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When going camping it’s always fun to get stuck into lots of activities that you may not usually do. We wanted to know which activities you preferred the most and you really gave a mixed results!Swimming & Cycling42.9% of you said you preferred swimming and 42.9% said you preferred cycling! Whilst on your camping holidays it can be a great experience for you and your …
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Guy Lines are an essential part of your camping experience. They’re what keeps your tent or awning stable on the ground and support your tent during windy, rainy weather. They are also crucial to adding a lot of strength to your tent or awning frame, allowing it to withstand the weight of snow or heavy rain. Guy lines are normally located on the corners of your tent/awning …
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Looking for tips on how to have the perfect night’s sleep when you go camping? We’ve come up with some great ways in which you can get a better sleep whilst away on your camping holidays..Buy a high quality Sleeping bagThe key to a good night’s sleep is being comfortable and with that comes a comfy sleeping bag. Having a comfy sleeping bag is essential when camping as you …
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When camping you never know how the weather will turn out. One minute the sun is shining and the next it’s pouring rain. We want to give you some top tips on how you can prepare yourself for whatever the weather.SunshineWhen it’s sunny, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you don’t need to be prepared for the weather, but you do need to make sure that you don’t get too hot! …
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One of the most common questions we get asked here at OLPRO is which is better - The OLPRO Pioneer Tent or the OLPRO Ranger? Whilst they are both similar, they are both very different from each other and we want to tell you about the qualities of each tent to help you make the right choice of tent for you!OLPRO PioneerThe OLPRO Pioneer Tent is a two person tent that is gre …
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A Summary of the year by Managing Director, Daniel Walton2020 has been an unforgettable year to say the least, and to sum it up in one blog is almost impossible. Here in the UK, the beginning of 2020 wasn’t great for camping due to the weather and flooding most of us experienced. And when that finally started to clear up, we were hit with the Pandemic which put a halt to ou …
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