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The best times to start planning your camping tripsThere are many reasons why the timing when you book your camping trips can have a big effect on your holidays. Whether it's getting the specific pitch you want, being able to get a pet friendly pitch if required, or even just getting the right size pitch - timing is everything. This is why when you are booking your camping …
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The three main considerations when choosing a tent for wilder camping are weight, pack size and price. Other considerations are how often you will use the tent, how many people and kit will it need to accommodate and in what season/s are you planning to use it.Generally if you are backpacking you are going to need to spend a bit more to get a higher spec. tent that weighs l …
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Camping abroad could seem like quite an overwhelming adventure, especially if you don’t know where to start. We’ve put together this blog to give you the best advice on what you need to know before you go camping abroad.Find the country you want to stay inFirst you want to decide on which country you want to camp in. Different countries have different rules when it comes to …
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With the Spring and Summer months ahead, we’ve done some research into the best campsites you can visit in the UK this year! We’ve put together a range of campsites that will suit every camper so you can find the perfect campsite for you!Three Cliffs Bay – WalesThree Cliffs Bay is a five-star campsite based in Gower, Wales. The campsite caters to all kinds of campers such a …
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Almost everyone is aware of the negative impact that climate change is having on the environment that we love so much, so in late 2020, we began our collaboration with Ecologi to plant a tree for every OLPRO tent or awning sold on our website in 2021.As an outdoor brand, it’s incredibly important for us to do everything we can to take care of the outdoors. We try to encoura …
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With the New Year around the corner, its time to think of your new year’s resolutions. Most people always choose a new year’s resolution that can be quite hard to stick to, however we’ve come up with new year’s resolutions that are going to better your wellbeing. Whether that be physical or mental health - it’s important to set goals to give yourself time to improve your w …
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