Expert Camping Gear Reviews & Advice
CampGear360 Team 
There’s nothing quite like that first sip of properly hot coffee whilst watching mist lift off a Scottish loch, or cradling a steaming cuppa as dawn breaks over the Peak District. I’ve spent enough mornings shivering in British campsites to know this truth: a decent insulated camping mug isn’t just nice to have—it’s the difference … Read more
Right, let’s cut through the marketing nonsense and talk about something that genuinely improves your outdoor experience: a proper camping bowl for hot food. If you’ve ever burnt your fingers on scalding porridge whilst perched on a damp rock in the Lake District, or watched your soup turn lukewarm in the Brecon Beacons drizzle before … Read more
You’d think picking camping plates and bowls would be straightforward — grab something that doesn’t break, pack it away, job done. But after spending countless weekends watching perfectly good meals slide off flimsy plates in the Lake District drizzle, I’ve learned that not all camping dinnerware is created equal. The wrong choice leaves you juggling … Read more
Let’s be honest — there’s something rather undignified about eating beans with your house key at a soggy campsite in the Lake District. You’ve remembered the tent pegs, the waterproof matches, even the biodegradable washing-up liquid. But the actual implements for eating? Whoops. I’ve been there myself, fumbling with a questionable twig whilst my mates … Read more
Camping cutlery sets are the unsung heroes of outdoor dining—easily forgotten until you’re trying to eat beans with a twig at dusk in the Lake District. After spending countless weekends camping across Britain, from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, I’ve learnt that proper camping cutlery transforms mealtime from a frustrating chore into an … Read more
There’s something rather special about that first cup of tea whilst sat outside your tent watching the sun rise over the Lake District, or brewing coffee on a drizzly morning in the Scottish Highlands. But here’s what most UK campers overlook: you don’t need to spend a fortune on a camping kettle to enjoy a … Read more
Standing in the breakfast queue at Glastonbury whilst nursing a hangover and watching a tenner evaporate for soggy eggs isn’t anyone’s idea of peak festival living. Yet every summer, thousands of UK festivalgoers hand over £10-15 per meal without realising there’s a rather sensible alternative sitting on Amazon.co.uk for less than the cost of two … Read more
Choosing the right camping stove for van life shapes everything from what you cook to how you use your limited space. After speaking with dozens of vanlifers across Britain—from those navigating narrow Welsh mountain roads to couples permanently parked along the Cornish coast—one thing became clear: the perfect van stove doesn’t exist. What works brilliantly … Read more
Picture this: you’ve driven three hours to the Lake District, battled the inevitable Bank Holiday motorway congestion, wrestled your tent into submission on a windswept pitch, and now your family of four is absolutely famished. According to Forestry England’s visitor statistics, over 7.5 million families visit forest campsites annually across England alone, and cooking challenges … Read more
Choosing your first camping stove for beginners needn’t feel like navigating a maze of technical jargon and confusing specifications. Whether you’re planning a weekend wild camp in the Lake District, a family trip to the New Forest, or festival season in Somerset, the right stove transforms soggy sandwiches into proper hot meals—and that morning brew … Read more