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  • Provence Gas Heater

    Cold Weather on the way?

    We've had all the rain we can stomach over the last few months, would a cold dry spell actually be a refreshing change? Whether we like it or not, before...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Zippered Vent Sleeping Bag

    How many zips on your sleeping bag?!

    Only in America surely? This is a real sleeping bag that's on sale in the States. The manufacturers claim that the extra 4 zips give extra room for maneuverability should...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Terra Nova Zip Pole Lube

    Stop my zip from sticking?

    No matter what tent you buy or how the manufacturers try and combat the problem, zips on tents will get the occasional snag! Annoying as this may be, the problem...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Sunshine

    Will the sun degrade my tent?

    The quick answer is yes. Exposed to the glare of direct sunlight, and to a lesser extent on particularly bright days, the fabric of your tent or awning will unfortunately...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Purpleline

    Motorhome Care & Security

    So you've got your lovely new Motorhome, it's MOT'd, insured and you're ready to get out on the open road...... before you go just yet tough, please remember the security...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Choosing a Sleeping Mat / Airbed

    Choosing a Sleeping Mat / Airbed

    Having chosen the sleeping bag that will give you a warm nights sleep, it is important to give some thought to what you will sleep on. When you lie down...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Choosing a Sleeping Bag

    Choosing a Sleeping Bag

    Having chosen the tent that fulfils all your requirements attention then must be given to the type of bedding suitable for your needs. There are many sleeping bags available. Choosing...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Using your new tent

    Using your new tent

    Before using your new purchase... Very occasionally, new tents are delivered with parts such as guy lines, runners, pegs or even a pole missing. There could even be a manufacturing...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Can't get the tent back in that bag!

    Can't get the tent back in that bag!

    So you've enjoyed the sun, endured the rain, the sleeping bags and the rest of your camping gear are in the boot of the car and now you feel at...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Polyester, Poly-Cotton or Cotton ?

    Polyester, Poly-Cotton or Cotton ?

    You will notice, when looking at the specification of tents that as well as being all sorts of different shapes, sizes and designs that they are available in different materials...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Selecting the right Camping Stove

    Selecting the right Camping Stove

    There is a vast range of lightweight, portable stoves available. Thought must be given to the amount and the type of cooking that you will use your stove for. Think...

    Clay Cowie |

  • Choosing a Tent

    Choosing a Tent

    Tents come in many different shapes, sizes and styles. From one person designs made to fit in a rucksack, to eight berth frame tents ready to be fully furnished with...

    Clay Cowie |

  • What is a Hydrostatic Head?

    What is a Hydrostatic Head?

    When you are looking through the wide and varied tents which are available to you, and trying to hone in and narrow down your search, you may sometimes come across...

    Clay Cowie |