Camping and Caravanning UK

19/04/2007 - Tips for setting up camp

Tips for setting up camp – Lower areas attract rain water and hold cold air so when setting up your tent try and find a higher area, although try to ensure you’re protected from the wind as you are more open to gusts when you are higher up.  Remember to keep your senses about you and think about lightning in a worst case scenario – don’t go camping under the tallest tree or in the middle of an open field.

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19/04/2007 - Which kind of tent do i need?

There are several different types of tents – in fact you may even say there is one for every occasion.  Whether it be camping with the family or on an expedition then choosing the right tent is essential.  If you’re carrying your tent you want a more lightweight, yet dependable type, however if you’re travelling by car you can afford to go for the more robust ones.  It all depends on your particular motivation and what it is that you’re looking for.  Frame tents are the ideal kind if you are travelling by car – they have a considerable amount of space but do tend to be quite bulky and cumbersome.  Dome tents tend to be the tent of choice nowadays – they are light, easy to erect and also easy to pack away, perhaps the choice for those on the go, tunnel tents are also similar.  Tipis and similar tents such as canvas bell tents are also becoming quite popular due to the amount of room inside and the ease with which they are erected.  If you are going to be camping in quite extreme weather conditions, be it wind or snow then Geodesic tents are ideal as they are strengthened, also good for all weather conditions are ridge tents although there is not much space inside.

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19/04/2007 - Gelert Quick Pitch Festival Tent

If you’re planning on heading to any of the festivals this year, be it Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury or even T In The Park, then we all know the only way to do it is to camp the weekend away.  Whether camping for one night or the whole weekend you should invest in a sturdy tent and a decent sleeping bag.  From regular dome tents, to your more specialized ones you can choose your favourite way to camp out under the stars with the sound of live music ringing in your ears.  Take a look at the Gelert Quick Pitch Festival Tent created for these particular excursions and you’re on your way to a great summer.

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19/04/2007 - A Long Hot Summer?

If the Met Office has their predictions for 2007 accurate then we are in for a long HOT summer.  Allegedly summer 2007 is due to be hotter than usual, in fact they’ve issued a forecast claiming it will be the warmest since 1850, even beating that heat wave of ’98.  So grab that old sun hat from the cupboard, buy a new pair of sunglasses, pull that tent from its storage, slap on the sun cream and look no further than the beaches of good old Britain.

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19/04/2007 - Campsite Spaces at a Premium

Campsite spaces are at a premium for many of the UK's hotspots due to the promise of good weather and the onset of the school holidays. Check out our forum to get help from people in the know.

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19/04/2007 - Camping in Devon

Looking to go camping in Devon this summer?  Check out the Devon camping section to find the right campsite for you, we have 50 campsites listed in all parts of devon,  the perfect place to start thinking about your camping holiday.

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