3-Season vs 4-Season Tents: Which Do You Need?
A 3-season tent suits almost all UK camping. See how 2, 3, 3-4 and 4-season tents compare and what really matters for British weather.
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How long does a Calor gas bottle last? A camper's guide
How long a Calor gas bottle lasts when camping, plus butane versus propane, common bottle sizes, checking the level and staying safe.
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Family Camping Mistakes: 10 Blunders That Spoil Trips and How to Avoid Each
The 10 most common family camping mistakes, from an over-ambitious first booking to cold nights and no snacks, with the simple fix for each.
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Things to Do in Norfolk with Kids: 10 Family Days Out to Pair with Camping
The best things to do in Norfolk with kids, from BeWILDerwood and Banham Zoo to Broads boat trips and the Blakeney seals, all near good family campsites.
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11 Unmissable UK Outdoor Attractions to Camp Near
The 11 most iconic UK outdoor attractions worth planning a camping trip around, from Ben Nevis to the Giant's Causeway, each with a nearby pitch.
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Electric Hook Up Camping: The Complete UK Guide to Power on Site and Off-Grid
How electric hook up camping works in the UK: amps, leads, RCDs, what a pitch runs, and how to power a trip off-grid with batteries and solar.
Read more →The best tent pegs for every type of ground
The pegs that come with your tent fail in most UK ground. Here are the best tent pegs for grass, soft soil, sand, stony ground and snow.
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How to waterproof a tent: reproof, seal and refresh
How to waterproof a tent in three jobs: reproof the flysheet, seal the seams and refresh the groundsheet, done on a dry, clean, pitched tent.
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Back Garden Camping: The Perfect First Trial Run for Kids and Nervous First-Timers
Back garden camping is the best trial run for kids and nervous first-timers. Here is how to set it up, keep it fun, and prep for a real site.
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Wild Camping in the UK: The Law, the Rules and How to Do It Right
Where wild camping is legal in the UK, the law by nation, and how to pitch up responsibly with leave no trace, kit and safety advice.
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