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The best barbecues – tried and tested
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
Category: Camping gear
The right camping equipment and outdoor gear makes all the difference – whether you’re in a tent, a campervan or a caravan. There’s clever camping gear out there…and some downright daft things to waste your money on.
You’ll find our very favourite items of well-designed equipment at our special best camping kit page.
The most comfortable campbeds? We’ve found them
Have you seen those fabulous comfy-looking khaki campbeds when you stroll past the fishing section in outdoor shops? Why can’t campers have squishy beds and chairs too? Here’s our guide to what might work for all of us – fish or no fish read more
Time for bed – the best camping mats
Can you get packable and comfortable when it comes to sleeping mats? We’ve been testing the most promising self-inflating camping mats and fast-inflate airbeds from the likes of Exped, Thermarest, Vango and more. read more
Where to buy your camping gear – the best camping stores
Which are the best camping stores? We’ve compiled a guide to where to buy camping gear and outdoor equipment with details of delivery and returns too. Share your own recommendations for good service! read more
Portable camping showers
If you’ve tried trickling water from a drinking flask to wash the mud off your dog’s paws, get the sand off a surfboard or wash your hair while wild camping, we’ve found the answer – a portable camping shower. read more
20 ways to make camping more environmentally friendly
How do we all stay green when camping? Read our BIG green guide to making camping a bit more environmentally friendly. From keeping clean to buying food. read more
Everything for camping…including the kitchen sink
We love washing up time at campsites. It’s a chance to chat to fellow campers. But you need a decent washing up bowl that you can carry over to the sinks…or to use when wild camping. Here are the best camping sinks we’ve found. read more
Which camping fridge? We put fridges and coolboxes to the test
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
Camping in Scotland – wild camping on the Isle of Mull
Caribbean-blue sea, white sand, mountains…the Isle of Mull has become one of our favourite places to camp. Here’s our guide to a perfect five days of camping and exploring. read more
All we need is toast! The best camping toasters
Can you live without toast? We can’t…so we’ve been on the hunt for the perfect camping toaster that’s quick, easy and packable. Have a look at these campstove toasters and let us know what you use too. read more
Camping toys and travel games
What are the best games for camping? And should we have bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards? We’ve been looking at what we’ll borrow, hire or buy for our next camping trip. read more
Power for campers – hook-up, solar power and portable power
Which are the best ways to power your gear when camping or in the campervan? Solar power for charging phones? Hook-up for the fridge? We look at the options for camping power. read more
Camping gear – readers’ recommendations
Campfire Mag readers have shared their best buys and favourite camping gear. From three-way fridges to great barbecues. read more
Camping gear must-haves – our 60 best finds
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
Give up the gas? Head-to-head on woodburning camping stoves
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
Give me shelter…and make it multi-purpose
Multi-purpose camping kit is a thing of beauty. Read our round-up of shelters that can be gazebo, dining room, utility tent, rain or sunshade, driveaway awning and more. read more
Buyers’ guide: camping fridges and coolboxes
Which type of camping fridge should you choose? Our ultimate buyers’ guide makes it easy with details of the pros and cons, plus recommendations for a variety of different camping needs. read more
Camping with a rocket stove – plus build your own
Build your own rocket stove for super-efficient camp cooking using just twigs. Plus some recommendations for options if you’re not into DIY. read more
Found! Nine of the coolest brands for outdoor clothes and bags
Are these the coolest outdoor clothing brands you’ve never heard of? We’ve been testing a few ranges that seem to slip below the radar for walking shoes, outdoor trousers, bags, jackets and more. read more
Our guide to the best sleeping bags
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
Wild camping with minimal kit – it’s bivvy marvellous!
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/bivi bag or hammock. read more
Lightweight walking boots – our best buys
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
Which tents are the fastest? Our guide to quick-pitch and inflatable tents
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
Camping storage – the best cupboards and camping kitchens
This is what we’re here for! To save you the time and effort of researching to find decent camping gear. So, let’s talk camping storage…camping cupboards and camping kitchens, in fact.Here are the best we’ve found. read more
Have we found the answer? The Cadac campstove test
An instant barbecue that doubles as a camping gas cooker? How perfect that sounds. People seem to love the Cadac camping stove, so we’ve given it a try too. See what we thought. read more
Should I buy a Cobb barbecue stove? Read our review
Is the Cobb barbecue better? Will it change our camp cooking? We’ve tested this tabletop barbecue on a menu of marinated trout and veggies and turkey kebabs. Here’s what we thought of it. read more
Water containers and storage for camping – BPA-free
Which are the best BPA-free water carriers and water containers for camping? We know! See what we’ve tested and check out our favourites for tent campers, campervanners and backpackers. read more
No plastic here – eco-friendly outdoor tableware
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
Camp in your car? Here’s how!
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
Campervan, motorhome and caravan security – beat the burglars
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
