No comments
Have a magical caravan or campervan Christmas
Could a Christmas caravan or campervan trip be a way to get peace and magic into the season? How to find an off-season campsite, tow safely and keep warm. 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.
Twelve cool brands for outdoor clothes and gear
Are these the coolest outdoor clothing and accessory 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
An al fresco winter? – how to stay warm and enjoy the outdoors
This year, we need to extend our garden, camping and outdoor season. Here’s how to stay warm, dry and comfortable with chilly days and evenings ahead. 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
40 great gifts for campers and outdoors types
What do you buy the camper in your life? What do you put on your own present wishlist? Have a look at these lovely ideas – from motorhome Lego to a portable camp washing ‘machine’. 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
Warm fleeces – our guide to the best jackets for earth-conscious camping
There’s nothing like a warm fleece jacket for keeping the chill off when camping. But, most are made from polyester or other fabrics that shed millions of plastic microfibres when they’re washed. Here’s our round-up of earth-friendly warm jackets for men and women. Read more
Better than down – warm jackets that come cruelty-free
Down’s lovely, but it’s better on ducks and geese than in our jackets. So, we’ve been checking out the best alternatives for insulated jackets for warmth, lightness and packability.
Buyers’ guide to campervan heaters
Use your campervan all year round with our guide to the best campervan heaters and ways to keep warm – portable electric and gas, installed parking heaters and more. Stay warm! Read more
The best camping stoves…and the worst
Most gas camping stoves make us sad. Read our recommendations for the best camping stoves that make us happier and why NOT to buy a Campingaz Xcelerate. 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, bell tents and quick-erect poled tents – and compiled our findings into an easy guide for campers. Read more
Fast and light – our choice for driveaway awnings and shelters
Which are the best simple, light and quick-to-pitch driveaway awnings for campervans and self-build campers? We’ve found the perfect shelters for overnight stops, weekends and versatile holidays. Read more
Found! The perfect camping chairs
Have we found the perfect camping chairs? Comfy, supportive, light and sag-free. We think so! The best camping chairs for eating and lounging. Read more
Have we found the best camping stove? Testing the Cadac
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
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
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
Roof tents – camping gear for masochists, or a perfect penthouse?
We camped alongside a couple of car-campers recently – at a respectful distance, of course. They had a great set-up, involving roof tents and awnings. It looked cool, but should you buy a roof tent? Find out here. Read more
Clever ideas for easy camp cooking
Clever tips and cooking equipment to make campsite meals easy and fun. From using less gas to carrying eggs; from keeping pans clean to unsalting the too-salty! 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
When you just have to….portable camping toilets
Are you one of those campers (or would-be campers) who worries about night-time toilet trips? Just for you, we’ve squatted to test and spotted the best…of the portable camping toilets! Read more
Campervan or caravan? Take the test
Campervan or caravan? Baffled by the pros and cons? Take our ever-so scientific test to find out which is the one for you. Read more
The best headphones for running, walking and cycling
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 the best earbuds and headphones. 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
Stargazing tents for quick and easy camping
While we can’t explore the world’s campsites in our tents and campervans, we can still explore at home. Here are the best quick-erect tents for stargazing and night sky watching. Read more
Wet weather camping – how to stay dry and happy
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
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
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
The best apps for walkers, hikers and bikers
A map may be a thing of beauty, but hikers and bikers who are always exploring new areas may not want a houseful of physical maps. Is a walking or cycling app the answer? We look at the best from Ordnance Survey, Viewranger and more. Read more
Take one tarp…make 66 camping shelters
We love a space-age tent, a bit of glamping canvas or an all-mod-cons campervan, but we also like simplicity too. So, get those campfires blazing and rig up that tarp! Read more
25 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
