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To say that 2020 has been an unusual year is probably a pretty big understatement. It was a bad year for camping at the start when the sun was shining and we couldn’t go further than our gardens, but we made the most of it, and then when we could get out the rain and the wind came. It has been tougher to get in at campsites with limited spaces, and ‘getting away’ has a differen …
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Plan aheadAs the saying goes, ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’. So, adhere to the old adage and make sure you’re paying attention to weather forecasts. High winds will often herald some incoming big and ugly meteorological event.Look upIt seems almost ridiculously obvious, but pitching near trees is remarkably dangerous in high winds – largely for reasons that don’t n …
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Anyone can suffer from condensation in tents and it's not uncommon.On many occasions, people have woken up to see a pool of water in their tent thinking it’s a leak, but in fact it’s a pesky case of condensation. As OLPRO tents are made from high specification waterproof materials (the fabric is 5,000 H/H), condensation will often be the biggest battle in keeping your tent dry. …
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Gearing up for the road-trip season, Scottish car leasing comparison site, LeaseFetcher, have published a list of the top 10 ‘safest’ locations in England and their best-rated campsites and campervan parks.With data from the UK Government (COVID-19 infections), the ONS (population data) and Google Locations (Campgrounds), LeaseFetcher has built a nifty table where keen road tri …
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To celebrate the re-opening of campsites following lockdown, we're launching a calendar competition where you could win £100 OLPRO vouchers and feature in our OLPRO calendar for 2021.To take part, you simply have to email jack@olpro.co.uk with your best photo that features OLPRO products, before the 4th August deadline.The photo could be taken during your next camping holiday, …
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OLPRO have launched an international partnership with France-based Cabanon, allowing OLPRO to supply Cabanon tents in the UK.OLPRO will now be supplying 7 new ranges of Cabanon tents which are all 100% cotton canvas, waterproof and feature breathable and lightweight designs. All of Cabanon’s tents are included within OLPRO’s 2 Year Warranty for all tents and awnings.Cabanon hav …
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