New Year Camping in Britain: See In the Year Under Canvas
How to plan a warm, festive New Year camping trip in Britain, from four-season kit and open winter sites to a midnight walk and a hearty one-pot.
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Solo Camping for Beginners: How to Plan and Enjoy Your First Trip
How to plan and enjoy your first solo camping trip in Britain, from choosing a friendly site to packing for one and loving the evening alone.
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Solo camping in Britain is very safe. Here is how to stay safe camping alone, from telling someone your plan to choosing the right pitch.
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Beach Camping Safety: Tides, RNLI Flags and Staying Safe on the UK Coast
Beach camping tips for the UK coast: read the tides, learn the RNLI flags, beat cold water shock and pitch a tent that holds in coastal wind.
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Camping Mistakes to Avoid: the Pre-Trip Check That Saves Your Weekend
The common camping mistakes to avoid, from an untested tent to a forgotten mallet, and the 10-minute pre-departure check that catches them before you go.
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Car Camping in the UK: Kit, Pitches and Sleeping in the Car
Car camping in the UK done well: pack the boot properly, pick a car-friendly pitch, know the law on sleeping in your car, and take kit that earns its space.
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Planning a Group Camping Trip With Friends: How to Get It Sorted
How to plan a group camping trip in the UK: finding a site that takes groups, booking pitches together, sharing kit and costs, and feeding a crowd.
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How to Keep Your Campsite Clean: Tips for a Tidy Pitch
Practical tips to keep your campsite clean: a place for everything, rubbish and recycling sorted, tidy washing up and a pitch left better than you found it.
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How to Secure a Tent in High Winds So It Survives the Gale
How to pitch and secure a tent in high winds, from a sheltered spot to pegs, guylines and knowing when to strike camp before it is destroyed.
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Off-Grid Camping in the UK: Power, Water, Waste and Where to Go
Off-grid camping in the UK means carrying your own power, water and waste. Here is how to sort each, plus where you can legally pitch up.
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Hammock Camping in the UK: The Benefits, the Drawbacks and When to Pick a Tent
Hammock camping in the UK means no flat ground and a light pack, but a cold underside and no trees on open moorland. Here is when to choose each.
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How to Pack Light for Camping: Cut Your Base Weight the Smart Way
How to pack light for camping: fix the big three first, aim for a base weight under 10kg, use multi-use kit and plan food and water honestly.
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