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  • Festival Camping Buyer's Guide

    Festival Camping Buyer's Guide

    As well as seeing the bands, festival camping is a massive part of the festival experience. Make sure you're fully kitted out with Halfords' handy festival camping guide.

  • How To Put Up A Tent

    How To Put Up A Tent

    If you're off camping, knowing how to put up a tent properly can really save you time and hassle once you get to the site. Pick up some handy tricks of the trade with this helpful guide from Halfords.

  • Easy Camping Meals

    Easy Camping Meals

    Avoid the traditional camping cooking. Halfords has everything you need to turn campfire cooking into real camping cuisine.

  • The Essential Family Camping Equipment List

    The Essential Family Camping Equipment List

    Packing for a family camping holiday can be stressful, and it's easy to forget the odd item. Luckily, Halfords has put together this family camping equipment list containing all the essentials.

  • Staycation Ideas

    Staycation Ideas

    Many Brits are choosing to take a staycation this summer as a cheaper alternative to going abroad. Check out Halfords' top staycation ideas for some inspiration on how to enjoy a fun and active holiday, right here in the UK.

Buyers Guide Camping Buyers Guides

  • As well as seeing the bands, festival camping is a massive part of the festival experience. Make sure you're fully kitted out with Halfords' handy festival camping guide.

     
    Festival Camping Buyer's Guide

  • Pop up tents are fast becoming a very popular choice for people heading away on short camping trips or to festivals. Discover the advantages of these fun and practical tents with this handy buyer's guide from Halfords.

     
    Pop Up Tents Buyer's Guide

  • Taking the kids away on a camping holiday doesn't have to be a hassle with the great range of family tents available. Read our buyer's guide for some helpful tips on how to pick the best family tent.

     
    Family Tents Buyer's Guide
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How To Guide Camping "How To" Guides

  • If you're off camping, knowing how to put up a tent properly can really save you time and hassle once you get to the site. Pick up some handy tricks of the trade with this helpful guide from Halfords.
     
    How To Put Up A Tent
  • A pop up tent can be ready to sleep in in minutes, see just how quick and easy it is in our how to guide, with a full video demonstration
     
    How to Put Up a Pop Up Tent
  • At Halfords.com you can download electronic copies of tent instructions, which is handy if you've misplaced your original version.
     
    Tent Instructions
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Featured Article Latest Camping Articles

  • Avoid the traditional camping cooking. Halfords has everything you need to turn campfire cooking into real camping cuisine.
     
    Easy Camping Meals

  • Packing for a family camping holiday can be stressful, and it's easy to forget the odd item. Luckily, Halfords has put together this family camping equipment list containing all the essentials.

     
    The Essential Family Camping Equipment List

  • Many Brits are choosing to take a staycation this summer as a cheaper alternative to going abroad. Check out Halfords' top staycation ideas for some inspiration on how to enjoy a fun and active holiday, right here in the UK.

     
    Staycation Ideas
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FAQs Camping FAQ's

  • There's lots to consider before you choose the tent that is right for you.

    For instance:

    » How many people does it need to sleep?
    » How long does it take to pitch?
    » Is it waterproof?
    » Can you enter it at your full height?

    Other things to consider are whether it has colour-coded poles or UV protection. Halfords sell a wide range of tents that can accommodate all these needs and more. Read our guide on choosing a tent or watch our video for more help.

     

  • For basic camp cooking you will need:

    A water carrier, a portable gas stove and gas, camping kettle, a pan cook set, and a picnic set. A double burner and grill will help provide more elaborate meals for more experienced campers.

     

  • Halfords stock a wide range of caravan equipment and accessories.

    Such as towball kits, awning accessories, steps, water carriers, power adaptors and caravan cleaning products, to help you get the best out of your caravanning holiday.

     
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