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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
Tag: Camping stoves & barbecues
From rocket stoves and wood-burning camping stoves to the best gas camping stoves and electric hobs. Barbecue reviews and how to build campfires for kotlich and open air cooking.
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
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
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
Electric camping stoves – hobs, microwaves and 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
Autumn and winter campsites
Why stop camping just because it’s out of season? Lots of campsites stay open all year, and you’ll get to visit beautiful places without the summer crowds. Here’s our guide to staying cosy, with campsite recommendations from readers. read more
Which camping kettle? Our guide to the best
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
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
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
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
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
The Cobb vs the LotusGrill
We’ve come across some clever-looking barbecue innovations, but are they really any better than a basic barbecue? How do the Lotus Grill and the Cobb compare? read more
Nettle soup and fish soup – made in a campfire kotlich
Imagine you’re on the banks of the Danube when you make Trish’s fish soup in a kotlich. Make the most of British wild food with easy nettle soup. read more
Campers Against Litter! Start with a reusable travel mug or coffee cup
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
Clever kitchen and cooking gadgets for camping
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
Bright ideas – new camping gear and outdoor gadgets
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
Camping and campervan baking – bread and cakes
How do you make your own bread or cakes when you’re camping? Hear from tent-campers and campervanners who use everything from the Remoska to the Frontier stove for beautiful baking while travelling. It’s inspirational! read more
Fast and delicious gourmet camping recipes
Chargrilled tofu or steak with rice and lentil pilaff, a gooey chocolate pancake and a perfect camping breakfast-on-toast. Try our fast and simple camping recipes using either a Cadac Safari Chef or any decent camping stove. read more
Testing the LotusGrill barbecue – our LotusGrill review
We’ve been promising to review the LotusGrill ever since we thoroughly road-tested the Cobb. So here we are. Did it prove to be smokeless? Did it really only take three minutes to get to cooking temperature? read more
Easy and tasty campfire recipes
Our competition to win a kotlich campfire cooking set inspired some talented outdoor cooks. Here are just some of their mouthwatering recipes. 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
Camp Cool 2 – great camping gear discoveries
We’re always on the look-out for well-designed camping, cooking and outdoor kit that is genuinely useful and a little bit different. Here are some of our latest lovely finds. read more
Turn your back seat into a bed and other cool kit
Turn your backseat into a bed, breathe underwater, charge your phone while you cook, light your campfire in a storm…more cool and quirky camping gear for you read more
Carry on camping…and chatting
There’s a new place to share camping, campervan and outdoor cooking ideas, ask questions and get advice. Camping and Campervan Chat UK is a new Facebook group designed to make camping even more fun. read more
Great gifts for campers and outdoorsy 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’.
