Welcome to the camping section of the Winfields Outdoors blog where you’ll find a whole host of camping tips, hacks and advice to help you make the most of the great outdoors. We’ve got everything from buying guides and product reviews to interviews with top brands and even a bit of lighthearted fun to help your next camping trip go that bit smoother. Whether solo or family camping, we’ve got ideas and advice for everyone!
The Bottlelight is a clever invention that helps to 'lighten' your load when camping, combining a UV water purifier with an LED camping light. Here, we talk to its creator, Christoph Kuppert, to find out how he came up with such a simple yet functional idea. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I […]
One of our favourite things about camping is having the opportunity to cook up a storm in the great outdoors. There’s something comforting about watching the steam rise from a bubbling pan as your well-earned meal is cooked to perfection. This is a shared love for many campers, and especially when on a camping holiday […]
With spring just around the corner and camping season set to take off again in 2015, we wanted to take a look at something that is becoming increasingly popular with everyone from casual campers to seasoned experts - technology. More specifically, the very best apps for campers. Got a question about camping? Chances are that […]
When it comes to camping equipment, there are a number of leading brands that really set the standard. One of these is Vango, and that’s the brand we’re looking at in this post - whether you need a tent, rucksack, sleeping bags or a wide range of other camping equipment, you can be confident that […]
The Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show is the UK’s largest exhibition for adventurous people - and it’s by far one of our favourites to attend. Taking place 12 – 15 February 2015 at London’s ExCeL, the exhibition plays host to a phenomenal range of speakers and anyone interested in climbing, adventure travel, adventure photography […]
Gyms get pretty crowded this time of year, and can often be very expensive, but you don't need one to get in shape - there's more fun to be had outdoors anyway. Here's a few ways to get fit without gym membership in 2015. Try new activities Hiking shouldn't be underestimated as an endurance and […]
Some of the best family holidays are camping holidays, and Scotland has some of the best campsites in the UK. One area in particular stands out, and that’s Sutherland in the north-west. Famed for it rugged beauty, secluded white beaches, mountains, small lochs, peace and serenity, there are a number of stunning campsites in the […]
It's all well and good to get away from it all - but it's also a good idea to think about the essentials you need to pack, especially if you're going camping any time soon. Here is a rundown of five of the essential items of clothing for when you're heading out into the countryside (even if […]
