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Love camping, good food and the great outdoors? Then Campfire Magazine is for you. You'll find reviews, tips and techniques to make camping and campervanning even better.

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From coolboxes to cookers, picnic rugs to spillproof jugs. Our tried, tested and recommended camping equipment, outdoors and camping gadgets and camp-cooking kit.
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The best camping gear…our personal favourites

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Uncategorized

Want to know what we use when we go camping? Here’s our evolving list of favourite camping gear and outdoor equipment. From barbecues to mosquito repellent – tried, tested and loved. Looking for something specific? Just use the search box! read more

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The best barbecues – tried and tested

  By Campfire Team Camping food, Camping gear

Which is the best barbecue? We’ve tested lots and we now have a favourite for every budget. Plus ways to get the coals glowing faster and make barbecuing healthier. read more

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Our guide to the best sleeping bags

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Which is the best sleeping bag for general camping? We’ve been testing lots of sleeping bags and come up with the top lightweight, small-pack picks for three-season campers. read more

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Win a Frontier woodburning camp stove

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Win a wonderful Frontier wood-burning stove to keep you warm in the great outdoors. We love its tall chimney, the fact that you can cook on it and its easy-to-pack carryability. Get your entry in now. It’s easy peasy. read more

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No plastic here – eco-friendly outdoor tableware

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

We’re not keen on plastic, so what are the alternatives for light and practical plates and bowls for camping and outdoor eating? We’ve found some cheap options and some rather lovely things too. read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Camping stoves & barbecues, Fridges & coolboxes
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Camp in your car? Here’s how!

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Stealth camping, car camping, makeshift campervanning…call it what you will, it’s simple, cheap and spontaneous. Follow our guide to turning your car (or small van) into a part-time camper, and start exploring! read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Camping Europe & more, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Campervan, motorhome and caravan security – beat the burglars

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Everything you need to know about campervan security – from caravan and motorhome alarms to sensor lights, trackers and more. Learned the hard way! Let’s beat the campsite burglars! read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Camping Europe & more, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Wild camping with minimal kit – it’s bivvy marvellous!

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Campsites

Sometimes you just want to escape! Thinking about wild camping can be more fun than the actual experience…unless you get the equipment right. There’s no better way to enjoy it than taking minimum kit and a reliable bivvy bag or hammock. read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Camping Europe & more, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Which camping fridge? We put fridges and coolboxes to the test

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Which camping fridge or coolbox should you buy? We’ve tested a range of compressor, thermoelectric and passive, unpowered coolers to help you choose. read more

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Electric camping stoves – hobs, microwaves and more

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Duronic electric hob

If you’re a camper or campervanner who opts for a pitch with electricity, you can make the most of your hook-up with a portable electric stove or cooker. Find out about the options – from Remoska to induction hobs, microwaves and halogen cookers. read more

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Water carriers for camping – BPA-free containers

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Which are the best BPA-free water carriers for camping? We know! See what we’ve tested and check out our favourites for campervanners and backpackers. read more

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Which camping kettle? Our guide to the best

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Steel, aluminium, heat exchanger…even titanium – we’ve boiled and we’ve poured to find the best camping kettles. Here’s our round-up of fast, light (and occasionally pretty) kettles for camping cuppas. read more

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Campers Against Litter! Start with a reusable travel mug or coffee cup

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Don’t add to the 2.5bn disposable cups thrown away in the UK every year. Become a Camper Against Litter and get yourself a lovely reusable mug for your coffee shop takeaways. Here are the ones we like best. read more

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Ditchin’ the kitchen…why we chose a VW Beach

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
VW California Beach

They’ve dithered for years, but two of the Campfire crew have finally bought a campervan. So why did they choose a VW Beach rather than a full-fat VW California? read more

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The perfect headphones for walking and cycling

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Looking for the impossible? Great headphones that let you hear the world as well as your music and calls? Safe for cycling? Good for hiking? We’ve found them! read more

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Wet weather camping – how to stay dry and happy

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Read our guide to staying warm, dry and happy when camping in the rain. Wet weather camping tips and all the camping gear you’ll need. read more

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Camping storage – the best camping cupboard

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Grand Canyon camping cupboard

This is what we’re here for! To save you the time and effort of researching to find the best camping kit. So, let’s talk camping storage…camping cupboards, in fact. read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Fridges & coolboxes, Tents & campervans
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Give up the gas? Head-to-head on woodburning camping stoves

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Camping recipes
The Campfire Solo Stove four-person stove

We set our testers the challenge of making a meal using some of the most popular woodburning camping stoves – the Frontier, the EcoZoom Versa, the tiny Woodgas stove and the high-tech Biolite. Plus the Solo Stove gasifying model and more. See how they fared. read more

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What makes a good campsite great?

  By Campfire Team Campsites

What ingredients make the perfect campsite? Family-friendly, peace and quiet, great facilities, lovely location? Here’s our guide, along with reader recommendations for their favourite UK campsites. read more

Tagged   Camping Europe & more, UK campsites
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Can you camp in the new Citroen Berlingo?

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

There’s a new Citroen Berlingo, but can you camp in it? The old model was the perfect mini campervan…here’s why the 2018 Berlingo isn’t ideal for car camping. read more

Tagged   Tents & campervans
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Which bivvy hammock? A head-to-head tree-tent test

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

We love bivvy camping and it’s especially good when you’re off the ground, safe from mosquitos and midges. Here’s what we thought of some of the best options for bivvy hammocks and tree tents. read more

Tagged   Camping equipment, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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Clever kitchen and cooking gadgets for camping

  By Campfire Team Camping food, Camping gear

Cooking kit made specially for campers can be a bit utilitarian – and not always great quality. So, we’re always looking out for camp kitchen equipment that’s well-designed, multi-use and easy to pack. Here’s some of the best. read more

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Buyers’ guide to campervan heaters

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Use your campervan all year round with our guide to the best campervan heater options – portable electric and gas, installed parking heaters and more. Stay warm! read more

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Our guide to the best windbreaks

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Which windbreak should you buy? We’ve tested lots of camping and beach windbreaks looking for sturdy, affordable and easy to erect. The best windbreak is… read more

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Autumn and winter campervan travels

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Campsites

Camping out of season is fantastic, but you need to prepare. Here’s what we learned on a winter campervan trip in Scotland – how to find a great wild camping spot, stay warm, keep yourself entertained, eat well…and go to the loo! read more

Tagged   Cooking tips, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Lightweight walking boots – our best buys

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Now the Brashers have let us down, which hiking or walking boots should we buy? We’ve been tramping in the Lake District to find the best lightweight waterproof walking boots. Here are our favourites. read more

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Fast and fantastic or a lot of hot air? Our guide to quick pitch tents

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

We’ve taken a close look at what’s available in quick to pitch tent systems – inflatable, pop-up and quick-erect poles – and compiled our findings into an easy guide for campers. read more

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Bright ideas – new camping gear and outdoor gadgets

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Innovations, bright ideas and great designs for camping equipment, outdoor gear and gadgets. We’re scouring the best of Indiegogo, Kickstarter and more to find the camping gear you’ll want. read more

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Time for bed – the best camping mats

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Sea to Summit Comfort Plus insulated mat

Can you get packable and comfortable when it comes to sleeping mats? We’ve been testing the most promising options in the world of camping mats. read more

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Nearly wild camping – good for campers and land-owners

  By Campfire Team Campsites

Because there’s no camping wild in England, the option is often a campsite with tarmac and not a lot of privacy. Nearly Wild Camping is a great idea – a network of places across the UK offering nearly wild pitches. read more

Tagged   Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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