The perfect place to camp? It’s got to be SoCal
Sunshine, fabulous food, friendly people…a couple of the Campfire team have been checking out a new world of camping possibilities – southern California. And they loved it! read more
Tag: Wild camping
Wild camping at its best. From bivi tents and hammocks to all the camping gear you’ll need for getting out into nature.
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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
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
Camping in Germany – a debut 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
How to build a campfire…and other camping tips
Feeling a bit Mad Hatter-ish, we’ve decided to make our latest campfire all wrong…but all right. Here’s a weird and novel way to get the campfire going, plus some random camping and campervan tips to try out. Let us know if they work for you.
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From a wall of fire to a camping microwave…Camp Cool 4
What’s new in camping gear and outdoor equipment? We’ve been searching, chatting to designers and testing on your behalf. Here’s our latest round-up of great camping kit. read more
Woodland wild foods with a Michelin touch
A day with wild food expert Chris Bax and world-class chef Stephen Bulmer…and James T. Kirk was there in spirit. Read about our foraging and cooking adventure. Don’t eat anything in this interesting and inedible handful, by the way! read more
The wonders of wild woods and wild food
Giles loves woodland camping and the tastiest wild & local food. Let him win you over to the simple pleasures! read more
Tasty camping and the magic of mushrooms
Camping and foraging for mushrooms are the perfect recipe for a wild weekend. Our expert tells you what to look for. 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
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
An appetite for geocaching
We’ve found a treasure in Tommy Morton, a modern-day adventurer with a passion for geocaching. Tommy tells us why geocaching fits so well with camping. read more
A life in tents – Madame Ulysse under canvas
Cats on leashes, full-size outdoor kitchens, potted herbs, endless summers… those mainland Europeans know how to do camping. But so does tent-obssessed Madam Ulysse. She tells us all. 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
Turn a car into a campervan – Berlingo stealth camping
We’ve come up with a smart solution for a compromise mini-camper that cost less than £350. Perfect for quick overnight stops between campsites. read more
Camping in France – Strasbourg
Prepare to be surprised by a camping trip to Strasbourg. With one of the best campsites we’ve found and lots to see, do, eat and drink…it’s definitely a camping holiday to consider and remember. And it all starts with the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge. 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
Going wild with Monica – a first foray into foraging
Foraging is a great way to put free, super-fresh and tasty delicacies on the camping menu. Monica Wilde gives us an introduction to where, how and what to forage. read more
Gardens you can camp in – yes, please!
It’s like AirBNB for campers – more than a thousand places to pitch a tent on every continent (except Antarctica), in gardens, paddocks and unusual places that guarantee peace, privacy…and certainly no crowds. read more
A life with Bob – inspiration for would-be escapees
Sue bought Bob after finding him on Ebay. It was love at first sight and now she, and this 1984 Bedford motorhome, live a full-time life of freedom and adventure. Us too, please, please! She tells Campfire Magazine how she escaped. read more
A wild garlic primer
Forage for wild garlic (responsibly and carefully) and make these simple camping-friendly recipes. Vegetarian options too. read more
Small but perfectly formed – Dixe’s tiny campsites for gourmets
Looking for a quirky alternative to big and bustling campsites. Camping with a view and perfect for gastro-campers? Dixe Wills shares his Tiny Campsites. read more
Life begins when your campervan travels start
Don’t wait to retire…do it now! It didn’t take a lifetime of commuting for Georgina and Lewis to realise there had to be a better way. The couple, en route to the ripe old age of 30, are travelling Europe with Dotty. read more
Wild camping with ease at Eco Camp UK
Pick up some top tips from a real camping expert – and discover wild camping made easy. read more
The trouble with glamping
A few weeks ago, a couple of the Campfire crew spent £300 on two nights in a wooden hut with a dodgy shower. It also had stunning views and a roof that opened to reveal a perfectly dark, star-strewn sky. It left them with a conundrum. read more
Really, really wild camping in Brazil
So how do you make real coffee round a Brazilian campfire and smoked duck in a rundown shack? Read this story from our wild camper in Brazil. read more
