Camping Gear

Read about all different types of camping gear you may need or want for your next camping trip. These guides will help ensure you get exactly the right camping gear for your needs. It’s important to research what you you’re looking for before you get it. CampTrip will help you learn what you need to know about and look for before you go camping.

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Storing and Making use of your Camping Gear in Winter

As camping season comes to an end, you're probably going to put your gear into storage until next year. Here are some tips for storing and making use of your camping gear in winter. This way when spring returns, you won't have any nasty surprises and also some ideas on how you can make use of some of your gear around the house. All camping gear should be cleaned before storing for the winter. I am

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01May2014
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Top Tips for Family Tents

Your family tent will be your house and home for the duration of your camping trip. The tent you choose will probably be the most important piece of gear you buy. A good tent, taken care of properly, will last a lifetime and will let you sleep soundly at night without needing to worry about rain, wind, bugs or other creatures of the night. Select the best tent you can afford, set it up properly,

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Tips for Lightweight Camping

I recently completed a four day solo camping trip in Finnish Lapland, just north of the Arctic Circle. My complete outfit weighed twenty-nine pounds. I know there are ultralight campers who carry even less, but in my experience, most people take far too much and there really is no need. Here's some tips which come from experience. How to go Lightweight Camping: Get a modern tent When I started

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Never Underestimate your Sleeping Bag

The first time I went camping I bought all of my gear at the last minute and in a rush. I picked up a sleeping bag from a respected camping shop naively thinking: ‘All sleeping bags are the same, if I go to a good shop, I’ll get a good bag’ and was pleased that I got one that was apparently on sale. I learned two very important lessons that day: 1) If something is on sale, for a reall

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Men’s Camping Wardrobe Essentials

Camping is one of life’s great pleasures; a way to get back in touch with nature and wonderful way to bond with a group of friends or your family – even more so if you have young children who love playing in the outdoors. If you want to make sure your time is as enjoyable as possible, it’s always important to remember the essentials in both camping equipment and camping clothing. You m

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17Feb2013
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Camping Torches

When the evening begins to set in whilst you are enjoying the great outdoors, you are not going to be able to just reach over and flick on the light switch. You will need to have some form of portable lighting with you, as in a flashlight or torch. There are many different forms of lighting you can take on a camping trip, each with its own benefits and disadvantages. The first step in choosing

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Jackets for Camping

When out and about in the countryside, going prepared is a must. Quality clothing and accessories can make your camping experience much more pleasant and comfortable and will help you to enjoy yourself even when conditions aren’t looking too good. What to Consider When Buying a Jacket to Use Camping When choosing a jacket, there are a fairly large number of factors to take into consideration-s

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Camping Trade Show Exhibits – For the Latest and Greatest Camping Gear

Those who said that it takes a lot of money to enjoy a vacation with your family probably haven’t tried going camping. People who love to go out of their house and do some outdoor activities with family and friends should consider camping. There is always a camping experience that is meant for everybody. Those who want to be alone with nature or those who want to experience the beauty and wonder

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