Camping equipment

Planning to get away for a week or town in the summer but finding the budget a bit tight? Why not try camping this year and enjoy the great outdoors, be at one with nature, and sleep under canvas in a stunning part of the country? There’s been an increase in the sale of camping equipment for the past couple of years and this has a great deal to do with the current economic climate. People haven’t got the money for pricey holidays abroad; they’re making savings and deciding to holiday at home taking their own camping equipment to a range of scenic camp sites. You can pick up camping equipment really cheaply these days, plenty of stores sell quality items, plus online auction sites are packed with plenty of pre-owned bargains. Go camping this year, it’s a fun activity and camping equipment is more affordable than ever.

What type of camping equipment will you require for a successful trip?

A trusty tent, sleeping bags, airbeds, and a stove are some of the base essentials that should form part of your camping equipment. Buy them individually if you like, or look for ‘starter packages’ where the basic essentials are included in the price. Modern tents are easy to erect, many come with quick-pitch designs with built in groundsheets as standard. Sleeping bags and airbeds are cheap enough and there are plenty of stores that sell camping equipment, even supermarkets have got in on the act.

Get your tent sorted, plus your sleeping arrangements and your thoughts will turn to your cooking arrangements whilst on a camping trip. Gas stoves are popular devices for convenient cooking. Furthermore, a Kelly Kettle is another fast way to boil water and it’s also ideal for warming food at mealtimes. Look for one and add it to your camping equipment, it’s a handy little device.

Don’t forget the torch

Portable lighting is essential for any camping trip; make sure you have a couple of torches amongst your camping equipment. Tent lanterns are another great idea. They run on gas canisters, batteries, or wind up versions are available as well. A table and chairs could form part of your camping equipment; you’ll need somewhere to sit when you enjoy dining alfresco outside of your tent. Of course, you can add to your items of camping equipment over a period of time, many campers do this once they’ve been bitten by the camping bug.

Why not consider camping this year for a low cost holiday option? All you need are a few basic items of camping equipment and you’ll have the time of your life on a break that doesn’t cost a lot of money.


Kellykettle.com can supply a range of camping equipment, with our Kelly Kettle available for camping trips, picnics, fishing and more, giving you a great solution at a great price.