Camp Life

Today, we look at how you can prepare and know that you have packed the right ski equipment and clothing to go out on the Piste.

As soon as the weather gets nice, we all want to head to the beach, a trip that usually involves lugging loads of kit with you to stake out a plot for the day; think windbreaks, refreshments, towels and blankets plus suncream, buckets and spades.

There’s no denying that the seasons have changed, and we are now into spring and summer, so if you haven’t already, now is the time to book your camping holiday before all the best pitches are taken. Here are our top tips for smooth booking.

Get ready to make big savings. This year we have a cut price tent sale that you must not miss and it’s happening in July. Most tent shops don’t sell their tents at discount prices until the end of the summer. Not us! We will be starting our tent sale at the beginning of July

The weather seems to be taking a while to warm up this year, but that hasn’t stopped many people from enjoying their first camping trip of the year. While yours might be a while away, there’s no harm in starting to think about the evening entertainment, whether you have a campfire or not.

If you’re looking for somewhere relaxing and pretty, then a garden campsite might suit you down to the ground! Pitch your tent in a field of bluebells or look for falcons and owls with the children. These campsites are off the beaten track and should give you an opportunity to stargaze and to go back to nature, as you can leave technology behind and enjoy the ‘real deal’ of nature.

If you’re planning for your first festival this year, then be sure to read our most fabulous festival camping tips. Prepare for the car park to be a long way away from where your tent will be installed. This needs to be considered as you pack.

Although many campers love to get away from it all when they break free of the towns, many prefer to travel with their comforts including a few electrical appliances. Today, we’re going to discover what you need to know about how to power your electrical devices at the campsite.

Even the most clued-up of experts have occasions when camping can go a little awry. They can range from the simplest hindrances to what might be considered absolute disasters when told as stories over future dinners. Here is a list of what many campers experience when things go slightly off track.