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OLPRO Tent & Awning show! At OLPRO we want to make sure all of our customers get as much chance to see their OLPRO products before purchase as possible, this is why we've decided to host a Tent and Awning show! We will also have OLPRO staff on hand to answer all of your questions and advise you what would be best for you! The event will be held on the 19th-21st J …
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Why you have to try hiking at least once in your life!Hiking has been a very common hobby for men and women all over the world for many years now. So if you are thinking of trying out hiking or just starting with the hobby, here are some reasons why it may be the best thing you could do!Hiking is for anyone! Hiking gives you a serotonin release, which means that hiking is extre …
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How to Leave No Trace & Backpack Responsibly[Guest blog provided by Derek from dedwards.me]Backpacking is a fun activity you can do alone, with a partner, or with a group. However, it’s important to be responsible when it comes to hiking through the wilderness. Showing respect for nature is a crucial part of preserving it for generations to come, and that respect comes in s …
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As part of our new Twitter campaign to get to know our customers, we asked what your favourite campsite activity was, and the results are an even split! We’re pretty surprised that there was an even split in the answers, but we aren’t surprised in what you chose as your answers!Roasting Marshmallows and HikingOur Twitter poll revealed that 50% of you love roasting marshmallows …
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How to Camp SustainablyWhen camping it can sometimes be trickier than you think to enjoy the outdoors in an environmentally-friendly way that is sustainable for the planet. Most food packaging is single use and plastic, and you might still be using plastic zip lock bags which you often have to throw away. Whilst we know it’s not always easy, we want to help you be more sustaina …
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OLPRO's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2020Christmas gift giving can be a really hard task, so to make it slightly easier we have gathered up some of our top recommendations from the OLPRO shop for you to have a look at!Whether it's a new awning or that perfect camping accessory, we've got you covered this Christmas. Just follow the link below to take a look! OLPRO_Christmas_Gif …
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