Putting The Great Into Outdoors
So, the budget won’t stretch to three weeks sunning yourself in the Caribbean this year? What are the alternatives? The basic holiday, and budget one at that, that has been enjoyed by the more adventurous holiday maker for many years is the annual family camping trip. Ideally the main ingredient in a successful outdoor experience is excellent weather, but this being the UK; you can usually cross that off the list. There are however, a range of camping essentials and outdoor gear that can help to make that downsized trip a truly enjoyable one.
Who needs a tent anyway?
Now you’d think this is stating the obvious but a tent is normally a useful bit of kit to have to hand if you plan to go camping. The news just in is that it’s not essential. Camp sites across the UK offer a whole range of rental options from basic two person tents to palatial yurts, wooden tents and camping barns. For those looking for the budget, flexible option, a tent of your own is ideal, but for families the alternative arrangements can be a great idea. If you’re looking to purchase your own canvas home away from home, the budget ranges are usually designed for short trips, while for multi-centre holidays (more than one site) then invest in a good quality one. Ideally, a tent with a porch type arrangement is perfectly suited to our excitable climate.
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So, the budget won’t stretch to three weeks sunning yourself in the Caribbean this year? What are the alternatives? The basic holiday, and budget one at that, that has been enjoyed by the more adventurous holiday maker for many years is the annual family camping trip. Ideally the main ingredient in a successful outdoor experience is excellent weather, but this being the UK; you can usually cross that off the list. There are however, a range of camping essentials and outdoor gear that can help to make that downsized trip a truly enjoyable one.
Who needs a tent anyway?
Now you’d think this is stating the obvious but a tent is normally a useful bit of kit to have to hand if you plan to go camping. The news just in is that it’s not essential. Camp sites across the UK offer a whole range of rental options from basic two person tents to palatial yurts, wooden tents and camping barns. For those looking for the budget, flexible option, a tent of your own is ideal, but for families the alternative arrangements can be a great idea. If you’re looking to purchase your own canvas home away from home, the budget ranges are usually designed for short trips, while for multi-centre holidays (more than one site) then invest in a good quality one. Ideally, a tent with a porch type arrangement is perfectly suited to our excitable climate.
Continue Reading here.
