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East Hampshire camping
It’s mid-April, so after Easter, but it seems East Hampshire is still asleep. Well, those city workers are awake, zooming up and down the A3 that happens to be just 100 metres from our pitch. read more
Tag: Tents & campervans
The best campervans, quick erect tents, compact caravans and trailer tents
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
Summer sandals – countryside comfort and urban style
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
Camp Cool 3 – new camping and outdoor kit
A clever all-terrain trolley to help you move your camping gear, a magic straw that makes nasty water drinkable, a way to keep your craft beer cold and more…just some of the new camping and outdoor kit we’ve found. read more
It’s electrifying! Folding ebikes, the Brompton and more
The consensus seems to be that the best folding bike is the Brompton. It’s certainly not the cheapest, but it folds neatly, it’s relatively light and it rides like an agile real bike. Could it get even better if it were electric? We found out. read more
Camping and outdoor gadgets tested
Here’s the latest round-up of great camping kit that works well and looks good. All personally tried and tested to make camping or campervanning even better – from a bike helmet with brake lights to a super-efficient campervan heater. read more
The glorious world of vintage caravans
Come with us into a crazy, colourful world of optimism – where you’re sexy, sporty and stylish, and your children are always bright-eyed and curious. Come with us through the looking glass into vintage caravanland. read more
Tasty Cotswold and Devon camping
Great campsites in lovely locations and fabulous food – we’ve been exploring the Cotswolds and Devon. Find out where we went and add your own recommendations. read more
Buying your own wood for camping
Should you buy a wood so that you can camp in peace and quiet? We’ve been exploring the possibilities. Read our guide to buying your own woodland. read more
Roof tents – camping kit 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
Warm hearts and a cosy backpack bed
Have a look at this award-winning bivouac tent and camping bed in a backpack. It’s great wild camping kit, and it’s also saving the lives of homeless people. read more
Could it be the coolest camper ever?
Oh, the temptation! This space-age camping trailer tent thingy got us all a-dither, but there are some questions to ask yourself before getting out the credit card. read more
Carefree camping in a part-time campervan
Meet Sally and Tony for tips on creating a part-time campervan and the lowdown on a great campsite and pub in Eskdale. read more
Camp Cool 1 – great new camping gear
We’re always looking for well designed and useful camping and outdoors kit. See what we’ve found now…from bivvy hammocks to the perfect vacuum flask. read more
Wild camping and culture in Scotland
If you’ve ever dreamed of woodland living, but can’t quite shake off the attractions of comfort, we may have found the weekend for you! A combination of wild camping and city culture. read more
Chris Walbank’s essential camping kit
We all have our favourite bits of kit, especially the shiny, expensive bits. Chris Walbank reveals the five simple things he never sets off without. read more
Camping in Germany – a début trip
Travel with us on our debut camping and campervan trip through Belgium, the Netherlands and into Germany. Places to stay, tips and more. 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
Camp on private land? Gamping makes it possible
We’ve already introduced Campfire Magazine readers to Nearly Wild Camping and to Campinmygarden, now we’ve found Gamping – (legal) camping on private land. read more
We all want a tiny house and a cabin in the woods
If bad weather puts you off camping, but you still want to be outdoors…how about a deliciously desirable dinky dwelling? Tempt yourself with a tiny house. read more
