Gone Camping UK Camping Blog

Camping with your baby

Dom — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:14:43 +0000

Camping with your baby may seem really daunting and practically not a great idea. However it really is not as bad as you might think. You may not experience the most ‘relaxing’ camping trip, but with a small amount of careful planning you will still manage to come away from a week or two of [...]

The benefits of a Wind Up Lantern

Dom — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:59:15 +0000

Campers will find a wind up lantern very useful indeed. These lanterns usually come with an attached crank, and you can simply wind the crank to provide up to an hour (and often more) of light. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of wind up lanterns: Advantages: 1. Always have light – Worried about running out [...]

Wild Country Family Khamsin 5 Man Tent

Dom — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:40:31 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing a current and popular, not to mention discounted price, family tent: Wild Country Family Khamsin 5 Man Tent Product Details: Sleeps: 5 Season: 3 Season, backpacking, camping, trekking Weight: 8.3kg minimum, 9.3kg maximum Packed Size: 72×26cm Porch G/S: 770g Doors: 2 Product Fabrics: 190t flame retardant, 4500mm HH, ripstop nylon flysheet 190t flame retardant, 5000mm HH, plain weave [...]

The Camping and Caravanning Club revamp popular guide

Dom — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:53:02 +0000

The Camping and Caravanning Club’s popular ‘Your Place in the Country’ guide has adopted a new travel size format for 2010. The popular 2009 guide now has a new format for 2010 but still features 176 pages packed with information to help people enjoy their camping experience and make the most of the outdoors. It seems [...]

Affordable Gelert Eiger 2 Man Tent

Dom — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:23:31 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing an affordable two man tent with all the trimmings: Gelert Eiger 2 Man Tent Product Features: Quick pitching Small pack size Inner & outer ventilation Poles: 2 x 7.9mm Fibreglass Pitch: Inner first Taped Seams: Yes 2.8kg L200 x W220 x H115 Outer fabric: PU coated polyester with taped seams, HH 1500mm. Black no-see-um mesh. Groundsheet: Polyethylene. Poles: 2 x 7.9mm [...]

Coleman Avior X2 Exponent Two Man Tent

Dom — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:05:23 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing a two person tent of excellent quality and durability but with a price tag to suit: Coleman Avior X2 Exponent Two Person Tent Product Features: 2 person tent Flysheet fabric: Polyester ripstop, 4 000 mm PU coated, taped seams, UV Pro Fabric: Polyester breathable and no-see-um mesh Groundsheet: Nylon, PU coated 5 000 [...]

Gelert Double Flock Airbed inc Inflator

Dom — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:28:59 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing an essential piece of camping sleeping gear; The Gelert Double Flock Airbed inc Inflator Product Features: Full double flock airbed Durable PVC construction Easy to inflate and deflate Built in inflator/foot pump Suitable for indoor and outdoor use Ideal for camping, caravanning, travelling or at home Size – 190×140x20cm Product Description: This is a deluxe double flock airbed [...]

NEW Portable Gas Camping/Fishing Heater + 4 Canisters

Dom — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:24:32 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing an essential and original piece of camping equipment that has made camping so much more comfortable; The NEW Portable Gas Camping/Fishing Heater + 4 Canisters Technical Details 4 gas canisters include 2.5 hours of heat at full power from each gas canister Ideal for camping, fishing or festivals Disposable gas canister inserts in the [...]

Portable Camping Gas Cooker Stove + 2 Free Gas Cartridges Refills

Dom — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:06:19 +0000

In this post I will be reviewing my favourite item of camping equipment; The Portable Camping Gas Cooker Stove + 2 Free Gas Cartridges Refills: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors. Technical Details Long burn time of 240mins on simmer and 90mins on high Automatic safety shut off Windshield to protect flame which doubles as casing Built in Piezo Lighter Ideal for camping, [...]

Are you a runner or a jogger?

Dom — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:58:34 +0000

I completed my first Cancer Research 10k today, raising £50 for charity and donating a full bag of items which I no longer use. I ran with my partner and we both made it across the finishing line in 1hr 13 mins and I can actually say I fully enjoyed it. This got me [...]