🕒 3 minute read Being able to prepare and cook proper food when camping really can make a huge difference to your enjoyment. With not a ration pack or tin of beans in sight, we share some essentials to help you kit out your camp kitchen in style! If you eat well at home, it stands…
We love the new direction that Outwell are taking for their 2017 range of family tents. With the focus firmly on bedroom comfort, Outwell are using even more innovative technology in new tents like their Vermont 7SA. The Vermont 7SA is huge – even by our standards – and is a 7 person tent featuring…
Over the last few years there have been a large number of studies (see references at the end of this article) that have highlighted the fact that children now spend a shorter amount of time outdoors and are less connected to the natural world. In contrast, research has also highlighted the many benefits that spending…
We think the Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 is the perfect weekend camping tent that’s fast and easy to put up by one person and offers spacious standing-height accommodation. Read on for our full review. What is it? Therm-a-rest Tranquility 4 tent Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical features Freestanding tent, 4 or 6 man versions available…
The summer camping season may be well and truly over, but we’ve teamed up with Outdoor World Direct to put a smile back on your face, and help you find your camping keen for next year! In our latest competition we’re giving you the chance to win a fantastic Vango Padstow 500 2016 family tent plus…
Where we went Acorn Family Adventure Holidays, Ardèche, South of France Saturday 6th – Sunday 14th August 2016 £399 Adult £349 Kids, All Inclusive Find out more There’s nothing quite as satisfying as setting your out of office email responder, so late on Friday afternoon, as I set mine, my head is immediately in holiday…
There are more tent options available than ever, so where should you start? In this guide we share the main things to consider before buying a tent. We’ve all got our favourite brands, and regular campers will be aware of some of the features that set aside the premium brands, but that doesn’t make choosing…
There really are not many standing height tents on the market at this size, and certainly not at this price point.
When I first started camping many years ago, it was with the bare minimum of gear. As the years have progressed (about 14 of them, give or take) my family unit has grown. I’ve developed an achy knee and a preference for not waking up with the ground pressing into my hip. I might not…
We’ve long been fans of bell tents and are head over heels in love with our new 6m Boutique Camping rainbow bell tent. Each time we’ve used it it’s drawn admirers, so we thought we’d feature it here and let you have a look at it. At 6m wide it’s bigger than our previous bell…
There was a time when the mere thought of going tech-free left me feeling panicky. I felt my life was far too interesting and fun to simply keep it all to myself. Looking back of course, part of me was seeking validation and I also had a fear of missing out which lead to me…
Aimed at young families who are about to embark on their first camping holiday, the team behind Kids Camping Store have put together a fabulous new website, packed full of handpicked family camping gear. Parents Glen and Amanda felt that camping would provide them with the perfect way to spend quality time with the kids,…