Camping Equipment

34 articles

How to choose the best head torch for night hiking and camping, covering lumens, beam type, battery, waterproofing and a night-saving red light mode.

Cool box, thermoelectric cooler or 12V compressor fridge: real cooling power, power draw and capacity, and which suits car camping or a campervan.

How inflatable air tents work, why they pitch in 10 to 15 minutes with a pump, the trade-offs against poles, and who they suit best.

How to pick the best waterproof rucksack in the UK, from roll-top packs to rain covers and the dry bag liner trick that keeps kit dry.

The best tent heaters for UK camping, how to use electric and gas heaters safely, and how to avoid deadly carbon monoxide in your tent.

How to choose the best wool blanket for camping: warm when damp, breathable, flame-resistant, plus pure wool versus blends and how to care for it.

The best portable camping shower depends on your trip: solar bags, pump showers and gas units compared, with real water capacities and heating times.

The best camping tarp setups for UK weather: the kit you need, plus the A-frame, lean-to, diamond and hammock pitches and when to use each.

How to choose the best solar lanterns for camping, from packable inflatables to USB power banks, plus brightness, run time and UK charging tips.

How to choose the best portable solar panel for camping in the UK, from folding USB panels to blanket panels and rigid van setups.