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Tag: 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 kit out there…and some downright daft things to waste your money on.

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Covid, Camping, Lockdown (Updated: 4th Jan 2021) Can We Camp now?

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Campsites, Hide

Can we go camping? What’s the latest on Covid, lockdown and camping? Read our guide (updated weekly) to what we can and can’t do and what might happen next. Read more

Tagged   Camping Europe & more, Camping gear, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Have A Magical Caravan Or Campervan Christmas

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Campsites
Christmas caravan

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, UK campsites
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11 Cool Brands For Outdoor Clothes And Gear

  By Campfire Team Camping 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

Tagged   Camping gear, Outdoor clothes
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An Al Fresco Winter? – How To Stay Warm And Enjoy The Outdoors

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues
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Lightweight Walking Boots – Our Best Buys [2021]

  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

Tagged   Camping gear, Outdoor clothes
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40 Great Gifts For Campers And Outdoors Types

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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Camping Gear Must-Haves – Our 60 Best Finds

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Hide, 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

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues, Fridges & coolboxes, Tents & campervans
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Warm Fleeces – Our Guide To The Best Jackets for Earth-Conscious Camping

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Outdoor clothes
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Better Than Down – Warm Jackets That Come Cruelty-Free

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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.

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Tagged   Camping gear, Outdoor clothes
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Campervan Heaters – Buyers Guide [2021]

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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Campervan Awnings and Shelters – Our Best Guide for Driveaway types

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans
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Camping Chairs – Our Guide To The Best [2021]

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Zero gravity chair

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

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Gazebos and Shelters – [2021] Our Guide to 21 best multi-purpose Canopies

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Instant event shelter

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans
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The Most Comfortable Campbeds? We’ve Found The Best

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

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Roof Tents – Camping Gear For Masochists, Or A Perfect Penthouse?

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Roof tent

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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Clever Ideas For Easy Camp Cooking

  By Campfire Team Camping food, Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping food, Camping gear, Cooking tips, Fridges & coolboxes
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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 Europe & more, Camping gear, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Portable Camping Toilet Guide – For When You Just Have To….

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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The Best Headphones For Running, 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 the best earbuds and headphones. Read more

Tagged   Bikes and more, Camping gear
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The Best Camping Mats – Our Guide For When It’s Time For Bed

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear
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The Best Stargazer Tent Guide – Stargazing Tents For Quick And Easy Camping

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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Wet Weather Camping – How To Stay Dry And Happy When It’s Raining

  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

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues, Tents & campervans, UK campsites
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Water Containers And Storage For Camping – BPA-free

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues, Fridges & coolboxes, Wild camping
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Best Coolbox And 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

Tagged   Camping gear, Fridges & coolboxes
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Take One Tarp…Make 66 Camping Shelters (How to)

  By Campfire Team Camping gear
Tarp 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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans, Wild camping
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25 Ways To Make Camping More Environmentally Friendly (Green Camping)

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

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

Tagged   Camping gear, Cooking tips
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Camp In Your Car? Here’s how! (Our Guide)

  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. Read more

Tagged   Camping Europe & more, Camping gear, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Litter, Fly-camping, Dog Dirt And Worse? Let’s Keep Camping Beautiful

  By Campfire Team Camping gear, Campsites

How fantastic that people are rediscovering our countryside. What’s not fantastic is that we now have an epidemic of litter, dog dirt, human waste in woods and lay-bys and mess left by fly-campers. So what can we do? Read more

Tagged   Camping Europe & more, Camping gear, Tents & campervans, UK campsites, Wild camping
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Camping gear – readers’ recommendations

  By Campfire Team Camping gear

Campfire Mag readers have shared their best buys and favourite camping gear. From camping fridges to great barbecues. Read more

Tagged   Camping gear, Camping stoves & barbecues, Fridges & coolboxes
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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

Tagged   Camping gear, Tents & campervans
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