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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When you can’t be barefoot, a girl wants hiking sandals that can cope with trails and look good in towns. So, we buckled up, strapped on and came up with a shortlist of the stylish-but-sturdy summer sandals to choose. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 camping gear and a reliable bivvy/bivi bag or hammock. Read more
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
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
Campfire Mag readers have shared their best buys and favourite camping gear. From camping fridges to great barbecues. Read more
Camping equipment to make you smile – sometimes wryly! Have a look at what we’ve been testing for our tent and campervan gear. From perfect £5 watershoes to a bonkers food tray for your steering wheel. Read more
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 camp kitchens, in fact. Here are the best we’ve found. Read more
Which travel mugs keep drinks warm (and cold) the longest? Which reusable takeaway coffee cups are a joy to use instead of throwaways? Discover the best in our guide to insulated travel mugs and reusable coffee cups. Read more
What are the best travel games for camping? And should we have bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards? We’ve been looking at some lovely ways to have fun when camping. Read more
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
How to make homemade wet wipes for camping, wild camping and travels. Easy, plastic-free, zero waste for quick clean-ups or when there’s no shower Read more
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
