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I went on my first camping trip and found 11 items that were essential to my enjoyment and comfort. Pictured is the Eurohike Sendero 4 Family Tent.

First-time camper: These are 11 items that made life outdoors easier

Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

The Ninja FrostVault 47L cool box has a separate Dry Zone drawer and can keep ice for up to five days

This huge Ninja cool box now costs £120 less before BBQ season

The AAOBOSI portable fridge freezer is designed for camping, caravans, motorhomes and road trips, with the flexibility to cool or freeze food on the move

Amazon Choice portable fridge freezer drops in price by £80

The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199

The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has a 1,070Wh battery capacity and a maximum output of 1,500W

This Jackery 1kWh power station is now less than half price at £379

Amazon shoppers are buying thousands of mini fridges ahead of summer, with these four models currently among the bestselling options for bedrooms, skincare storage, drinks and home bars.

Amazon’s bestselling mini fridges ranked by sales and reviews

The Intex inflatable sofa transforms from a compact couch into a queen-size bed in minutes, making it ideal for guests, camping and summer movie nights

Intex sofa bed deal for summer fun

Camping interest is soaring in the UK, with GO Outdoors cutting prices on tents and outdoor gear in its latest seasonal sale.

GO Outdoors sale cuts Berghaus family tent by £301

Anker's Solix C200 is cheaper than ever now - and the deal lasts until March 16

Anker Solix 60,000mAh power bank hits lowest price

This 63% saving might end soon - the camping season isn't far away

Go Outdoors slashes inflatable tent to £149 with huge 63% saving

Take the Metz portable TV anywhere with you - and enjoy three hours of TV without having to plug anything in

I’ve finally found a genuinely good battery-powered TV

Shine's clever compact wind turbine can be taken camping with you - and used as a power bank

Shine portable wind turbine review: compact way to get off-grid power

The Explorer 500 V2 is a vast improvement over the old version - and that was one of the best-selling power stations on the market

This Jackery power station is a Black Friday bargain right now

Ad Feature Early bird code for ultimate all-round portable power station

Jackery's Explorer 1000 V2 is among the discounted portable power stations

Jackery portable power stations up to 52% off on Amazon right now
From the compact Explorer 240 v2 to the powerhouse Explorer 1000 v2, Jackery’s best portable power stations are heavily reduced on Amazon
Gareth Butterfield

Anker's Solix C1000 has never been this cheap

This Anker portable power station is half price in the Prime Day sale

EcoFlow's new Glacier Classic is a fully-functional fridge freezer you can use anywhere

EcoFlow Glacier Classic: portable fridge reviewed

EcoFlow's Wave 3 portable air conditioner is the ultimate in summer camping luxury

EcoFlow Wave 3: portable air con gets smart upgrades

Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

The Solix C200 is surprisingly compact, but it packs in a 60,000mAh battery

Anker Solix 60,000mAh power bank hits lowest price

Hamza Yassin, president of The Camping & Caravanning Club

Over half of campers sleep better to the soothing sounds of nature

The Delta 2 can power all sorts of devices

EcoFlow Delta 2 power station now 44% off at Amazon

The Handsfree Backpack is available in two sizes, and they each contain a meaty power station

Bluetti Handsfree backpack review: power station built-in

Nigel was over the moon with his prize

Man wins £79k motorhome after forgetting BOTB entry

Camping is enjoyed by more people than ever in the UK

Camping kit list: Tried and tested camping tech for outdoor adventures

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist
Camping has never been more popular, but we’re a nation that likes our creature comforts so consumer technology writer and camping fanatic Gareth Butterfield has compiled a list of gadgets you might want to take with you
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Glamping on wheels: The 10 most unique campervans you can rent today

Hundreds of thousands of young people take part in DofE activities every year

DofE kit sorted: Top Craghoppers picks for expeditions

£7.99 gets you TWO of these lovely fleece hoodie blankets

Incredible Amazon BOGOF deal gets you TWO hooded blankets for £7.99

The Allpowers R600 comes with a 100w solar panel if you buy the bargain bundle

Allpowers R600 solar generator bundle drops to £269 in Amazon deal

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but still a bulky unit

Bluetti Elite 200 V2: high-power portable for under £1,000

The Volkswagen California Ocean is one of the best campervans out there

Win a Volkswagen California Ocean campervan for just £2.50 with BOTB

A new survey has revealed 46 per cent of people in Northern Ireland are unsure where to spot different animals.

New research reveals Brits' knowledge of wildlife is declining, with 46% of Derr...

Looking much smarter in bright silver, the Ecoflow Delta 3 Plus has been drastically improved with one simple design tweak

Ecoflow Delta 3 review: One small change has made a huge difference

Some of the beds have been discounted by hundreds of pounds

Debenhams has a clearance sale with up to 95% off thousands of lines

The Anker Solix range has huge power outputs for the price

Solix portable power stations are up to half price thanks to a sale

The Explorer 1000 V2 is cheaper than ever, thanks to a January sale

Portable power station deal: Jackery's Explorer 1000 has a 39% saving

Parkdean Resorts is offering half price deals on its sites, like near Trecco Bay in Wales seen here

Huge 50% off holiday sale with Cornwall and Devon breaks from £79

It's been a huge year for testing tech

Top 10 tech of 2024: Our reviewer’s favourite gadgets of this year

The Anker Solix C300 can charge several devices at once

Review: The Solix C300 rewrites the portable power station rule book

The Dangbei N2 is well suited to impromptu film nights

This portable projector is available for a great Black Friday price

The EcoFlow River series starts off with the compact River 3, which has plenty of power for camping trips

Ecoflow River 3 review: The compact power station is finally on sale

The Bluetti AC50B

We test a portable power station that has £100 knocked off its price

The Jackery Explorer 500 can charge all kinds of gadgets simultaneously

Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station: Big savings on Amazon now

The Dangbei N2 is well suited to impromptu film nights

Dangbei N2 projector review: We test the latest portable projector

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 brings many improvements over its predecessor

Review: Jackery has just improved one of its best power stations

Bluetti's AC200L is a bit of a monster, but it can power pretty much anything

Bluetti AC200L review: A power station that could run your house

The high-spec campervan we hired through Camplify took us along the UK's south coast in complete comfort

We found the perfect set of wheels for weekend staycation on Camplify

Some festivalgoers at Glastonbury Festival.

Festival goers reveal quirky hacks

Ninja products are firm favourites in the kitchen

Amazon has just dropped the prices of some popular Ninja appliances

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

Mourne Mountains, Newry, United Kingdom

Wilderness Wellness: The Mental Health Perks of Camping Near Derry

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

best lightweight one person hiking tents

10 best backpacking tents UK from Vango, Snugpak and Decathlon

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