Room Lightweight Camping
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping PURPLE  US $49.99
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 ENO DOUBLE NEST Hammock Orange Violet Backpacking Camping Lightweight NEW US $57.85
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 Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 3 3 Person Backpacking Tent NEW US $169.95
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping PINK US $49.99
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 CAMPING TENT BACKPACKING TENT 2 PERSON 6X5 FAMILY US $35.99
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 TEXSPORT Riverstone Square Dome Camping 2 Person Tent US $53.95
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 New Wenzel 2 Man Person Trail Large Room Dome Cover Backpacking Camping Tent 6ft US $34.99
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping R Blue US $49.99
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 Brand New Mountain Hardwear Drifter 2 Tent Backpacking US $119.95
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 Backpacking Tent less than 17 lbs 5 man ultra light US $119.95
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 NEW SEALED Eureka Solitaire 2 hoop bivy style 1 Person Tent Full Coverage Fly US $84.89
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 Hilleberg Soulo Expedition Tent With Footprint US $405.00
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 1 Pole Bivy Tent One Man Camping Fishing Hunting Kayak Canoe Road Bike Touring US $119.40
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 Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight SL 1 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent 2lb 4 oz US $220.00
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Room Camping SKY BLUE US $49.99
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 Wenzel Great Basin 18 X 10 9 Person People Man 2 Room Family Dome Camping Tent US $156.40
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Person People Man Backpacking Camping Tent US $64.57
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 ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Person People Man Backpacking Camping Tent US $143.37
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 ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Person People Man Camping Tent US $154.05
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 758 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping PURPLE US $55.99
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 The NORTH FACE Aquila 23 2 Person 3 Season BACKPACKING BackPack TENT FOOTPRINT US $316.95
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent 2 Person Tent US $64.55
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 Eureka Spitfire Tent 1 Person US $115.16
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 Backpacking Tent less than 12 lbs 3 man ultra light US $99.95
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 Swiss Gear Cheval Sport Dome Tent New US $87.95
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 Coleman Sundomereg 6 Tent US $136.99
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 ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2 Tent 2 Person 3 Season GREAT DEAL MUST SEE US $190.00
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent New US $74.95
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Persons Backpacking Camping Tent Weather Tec System NEW US $68.32
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 Hooped Bivy Tent Sil Tarp Emergency Shelter Camp Kit US $290.25
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 Eureka Spitfire Sleeper Sleep Sleeps 1 Person 1 Room Camping Hiker Tent New US $114.99
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Camp Sleeps 2 Person 1 Room Rain Cover Tent New US $73.50
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 Eureka Solitaire Sleeper Sleep Sleeps 1 Person 1 Room Camping Hiker Tent New US $93.50
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 Giga Tent MT Washington Yellow Dome Tent Sleeps 2 3 NEW US $188.90
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 Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight SL 2 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent 2lb 11 oz US $305.99
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 Mountain Trails Nice Current Hiker Sleeps 2 Person Dome 1 Room Camping Tent New US $39.50
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 MSR Hubba Tent 1 Person Lightweight Shelter Green 05143 US $249.95
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 758 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping PINK US $55.99
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 758 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping Green US $55.99
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Persons Backpacking Camping Tent NEW Free Shipping US $65.72
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Persons Backpacking Camping Tent NEW US $57.57
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 Stansport Cabana Privacy Shelter Camping bathroom photo blind changing room US $35.14
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 Eureka Forte SQ 2XT Tent New US $139.95
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 Eureka Timberline SQ 2XT Tent New US $219.90
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping RED US $49.99
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 Eureka Lightweight Backpack Solitaire Single Person Tent Lightweight Sleep Camp US $89.89
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 758 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping Royal Blue Popup NEW US $55.99
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 BRAND NEW Eureka Solitaire 2 hoop bivy style 1 Person Tent Full Coverage Fly US $84.88
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 625 Portable Pop Up Changing Tent Room Camping Green US $49.99
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 HOT PRIVACY TENT BATHROOM SHOWER or CHANGING Rm US $49.99
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 NEW Eureka Timberline 2 Tent sleeps 2 US $144.37
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 $230 COMBO Camo Tarp Bivy Sack Bag Dry One Man Tent US $184.00
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 Alps Mountaineering Vertex 2 Person Camping Tent US $169.99
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 Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Person Camping Tent US $150.99
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 Kamp Rite Double Tent Cot US $249.99
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 HAWLEY GOODALL made in ENGLAND used 2 person tent 7 x 5 camping US $30.00
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 Eureka Solo 1 Person Pro Adventure Camping Tent Sleeps US $86.99
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 Beach Umbrella Sun Shade Shelter Canopy Camping US $1.99
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 Waterproof Tent Combo Bivy Sack Camo Tarp 65 x 8 ft US $184.00
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 NEW SEALED Eureka Tetragon 5 Adventure 2 Person Camping Tent Lightweight US $85.52
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 BRAND NEW Eureka Tetragon 5 Adventure 2 Person Camping Tent Lightweight US $85.52
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 Alps Zephyr 1 Person 3 Season Camp Tent Shelter Aluminum Poles Freestanding NEW US $121.44
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 Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 1 Person Camping Tent Alum US $131.99
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 BRAND NEW Sierra Designs Origami 2 Tarp Tent 2 Person Pyramid Lightweight REI US $105.00
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 CAMPING TENT BACKPACKING TENT 2 PERSON 6X5 FAMILY JR TENT US $32.99
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 ALPS MOUNTAINEERING ZEPHYR 3 MAN TENT ALUM CAMPING NEW US $199.99
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 TENT Coleman BEACH SHADE Road Trip Model CHANGING ROOM US $99.99
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 Coleman Hooligan 2 Person Outdoors Backpacking Camping Hiking Tent NEW US $65.29
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Essential Camping Gear for a Happy Holiday under Canvas
There's something quite magical about sleeping under canvas. Closeness to nature, seeing the moon shining through the tent, hearing owls hooting in the trees and breathing nature's earthy scent… these small things which we take for granted in our everyday lives are somehow more appreciated on a camping holiday.
But there are also practical reasons for choosing a camping holiday. The cost, for one; despite an initial outlay for a tent, sleeping bags and other gear, equipment will usually last for many years without needing replacement, so camping holidays will typically be reasonably priced. A night at a campsite can cost as little as £5, while a room in even a modest hotel can cost ten times as much.
Then there's the flexibility and freedom of packing up and moving to another location, and deciding whether it's a survival-style trip with only the bare minimum of equipment, or an altogether more luxurious holiday with a huge tent, inflatable beds and anything else that can be squeezed into the boot of the car. Who can deny that there's something extremely appealing about following your own schedule and experiencing more of the great outdoors? You can start your holiday in Snowdonia, finish it at Loch Ness, stop at the Lake District and the Pennines along the way – all the while, never having to sleep in someone else's sheets…
Whatever form your camping trip is likely to take – hiking with everything squeezed into one rucksack, cycling with your gear squished into panniers, or driving with a packed trailer attached to the car – there are certain bits of kit that will make your camping holiday that bit easier. Here's a selection of our favourites.
Survival tools
One of the most useful things you can take with you on a camping trip is a multi-tool, which combines a variety of tools in one small package – much like a Swiss army knife.
The True DogTag Tool TU30 comes with a neck chain and a key chain to make sure it doesn't get lost. Measuring just 5cm, the True DogTag Tool TU30 includes useful tools including tweezers, a bottle opener, a knife, a screwdriver and a bright white LED light – so finding your way back to your tent at night won't be a problem.
If you're planning a full-on survival experience then a useful tool to take on your trip is the hand powered chainsaw, which despite being light and compact and operated purely by hand, can cut through a three-inch diameter tree limb in 20 seconds.
Heat and light
Even during the summer, evenings can be cold and dark, so make sure you take reliable sources of heat and light on your camping trip.
The Cyba-lite LED Lantern is perfect for camping trips. Battery powered, the lantern weighs just 158g and is only 13cm high – yet with its convex lens and 0.5w bright white LED, the Cyba-lite LED lantern will provide ample light, either standing in its base or with the base inverted to create a hanging torch.
Lighting a fire to keep warm at camp is not always easy, especially if you can't find any decent kindling. So why not take your own kindling with you? Maya Fire Lighting Dust is made from shavings of a fatwood pine which has an 80% resin content – just strike sparks into the dust to get flame. Maya Fire Lighting Dust is neatly contained in 7cm diameter waterproof packaging, produces an extremely hot flame, and is completely natural.
Cooking and eating
Even if you're staying at a campsite with lots of amenities, you probably won't want to eat at restaurants every day – it can be very expensive, for a start. But if you're trying to travel light, cooking and eating utensils – and food – can very quickly weigh you down.
Thankfully, there are some excellent lightweight cooking and eating utensils and specialist foods which are ideal for travelling light, and which use very little space in your rucksack.
The Camping Meal Kit is a set of polycarbonate and polypropylene utensils, which all pack away neatly into the largest dish which measures just 19cm x 19cm x 5.5cm. Included in the kit is a spill-free cup with lid, two plates, a combined colander and cutting board, a small waterproof box, and a spork (a spoon-knife-fork combined into one handy tool).
If you're likely to find yourself miles from civilisation, stock up on lightweight food before you set off, which will provide the nutrition and energy you need for your trip without weighing a ton in your backpack. Backpacker's Pantry has created an excellent range of freeze-dried meals in lightweight packets, which contain enough food for two people. Simply add boiling water and then enjoy a meal of spaghetti in sauce, Pad Thai, spicy chilli or a variety of other delicious recipes.
About the Author
Anna Clare is Website Manager at ShinyShack.com, a leading UK supplier of cool gifts and stockists of an excellent selection of camping gear.