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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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Where Can You Camp in Spring?While some hardcore campers will be willing to pitch their tent in all weathers, for most, we’re forced to wait for the arrival of the warmer seasons before heading out to the great outdoors. Thankfully, we don’t have much longer to wait though, as spring is most definitely on the horizon. But when it comes to the best of British campsites, what des …
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Wet Weather Camping Tips Camping is great. Camping in dry weather is best - but there will undoubtedly be a time when you find yourself far from home, under canvas, and the heavens open. So do you pack up and head for home? Or stay and rough it out, despite the less-than-favorable weather? Read on for some of our top tips for coping when camping in the rain. 1: …
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The changing season is no reason to stop camping - as long as you're properly prepared. You know the saying - 'there's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing' well the same applies to camping. As long as you are well equipped, there's no reason not to enjoy the great outdoors right throughout the year. As well as campsites being quieter in the Autumn, you hav …
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