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Feb 13

Blog Post: Repairing an airbed advice from Silverfox Travel & Outdoors

Coleman Comfort Bed DoubleThis guest post was sent to us by Chris at Silverfox Travel & Outdoors.

The different airbed or air mattress varieties can make for comfortable sleeping but they have one big minus point – they can get punctured.

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Feb 02

Blog Post: The OxBox

OxBox Portable Camp FireWe’ve just been followed on twitter by @BosCamping who sell what looks like a really neat collapsable fire pit.

From the pictures it looks a sturdy design that will collapse flat, which I guess means it can be easily cleaned as well.

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Jan 11

Blog Post: Alpkit mountain tents go live.

Alpkit ZhotaThe new range of Alpkit geodesic mountain tents have arrived at Alpkit GHQ and are now available for sale. The hotly anticipated range comprises three models based around a common series of design criteria and high quality components. Every tent is structured around a geodesic pole configuration offering unrivaled space vs overall strength. The outer fabric is a 40D Ripstop PU/Siliconised Nylon, chosen for its lightness, strength and resistance to UV. The nylon groundsheet has a PU coating of 10,000mm to resist ingress of moisture. Throughout the tent are subtle features designed to make campsite life easier. Rated hang tabs and pockets throughout the inner make sure you can keep your equipment where it is needed. Multiway zips, storage tabs and pockets make the doors the most versatile available.

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Jan 04

Blog Post: Brighten up your evening with Outwell

Outwell Fuss Deluxe LanternOutwell® has introduced four new ranges of stylish elegant and immensely practical rechargeable and battery powered lanterns to illuminate your pitch as the days draw shorter. No matter the size of your tent or awning, we have a light for you – including the small £6.99 Fuss DeLuxe that, through the use of a motion sensor, makes the perfect nightlight. 

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Dec 01

Blog Post: Alpkit Monster Mugs

Ever wondered if there was perhaps a little more out there than you thought? Next time you head into the great outdoors, just keep a watch out, there might just be something watching you.

Treat yourself to a monster Christmas

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Nov 16

Kampa Review: Kampa

Bought a Kampa Ecotec groundsheet from www.caravanalia.com. Helpful staff recommended ecotec as it is a good hard wearing groundsheet, that could be cut to fit the porch on our tent. Very pleased with it as it can be washed down and is light weight .

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Oct 31

Blog Post: Explore the Beauty of French Camping with Eurocamp and Keycamp

French holidays can be particularly fun if they are spent camping. From gorgeous villages with luxury apartments to smaller campsites where you can setup a tent, France offers those on holidays plenty of options. Whether you prefer to sunbathe and relax near the beach, or you want lively entertainment and plenty of activities, there is something for everyone. With so many camping sites to choose from, it can be difficult finding just the right one. Before you embark on your next camping adventure, ask yourself a few questions to determine which camping site is best for you.

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Oct 28

SK78e - Satgear Portable 78cm Satellite kit with Easyfind Receiver Review: Very pleased with our Satgear kit

I bought a satgear easyfind kit and it took very little time to get it working. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I had some questions though during the setting up stage and called their support number and the gentleman I spoke to was more than helpful. A really well put together and thought out kit. Well worth the money for minimum hassle.

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Oct 17

Coleman Coastline 6 Deluxe Review: The good living space doesn’t make up for the downsides

We bought the Coastline at the start of 2010 season. We are a family of 5 and needed more bedrooms and also a larger living area that we could stand up in.

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Oct 14

Outwell Clear Lake Review: A tent like no other!

Last year we purchased the Ohio XL to replace the trout lake as we wanted to size up.. Now dont get me wrong the ohio is a fantastic tent! but… and a big but! its not a polly.. and we really did miss that! so we started the search for a replacement.

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