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[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 simple acts of principle.“Leave no trace” is a pr …
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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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When 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 sustainable on your campin …
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Christmas 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_Gift_Guide.pdfIf you've got any further …
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It’s warm here. You can feel the chill in the air, if you poke a toe out from under the duvet, or reach for your phone to check the time. It’s early, but not too early. A cup of coffee is calling, but it’s too warm to drag your body out from under the covers. And yet…The sun is creeping in from under the blind, and you can hear a robin. The dog is stirring downstairs, and you c …
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