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NEW Healthy Camping Recipes
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New Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free Camping Recipes 
Following the success of the first edition of our FREE to download camping recipes released in 2016, our latest version of The Camping Cookbook has been refreshed with some delicious and easy-to-make meals that you can prepare and eat on your campsite or even at home this year.
Clean Yourself Without Water!
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GO Outdoors Welcomes Pits & Bits, NEW for 2017 
Pits & Bits is a fun range of liquid soaps and shampoos that wash you effectively without additional water or rinsing. Pits and Bits is ideal for post race washing, cycling to work, camping, hiking, camping and festivals. No more muddy legs, sweaty pits or facing those awful festival showers.
So how does it work?
60 Family Friendly Festivals in the UK
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Looking for a different kind of holiday in 2017? Why not try a festival? 
Finding a festival that’s suitable for you and your children to attend can be a challenge, not to mention expensive. So we’ve taken the hard work out of searching and provided 60 of our top picks and best of all they’re all family friendly!
If you’re planning on attending a festival this year then be sure to read out our Festival Checklist
Six Nations of the Outdoors Tournament
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If the Six Nations countries faced off in a battle of the outdoors? Who’d win?
As we welcome in February, along with it comes the Six Nations rugby tournament. We’re not so much into rugby, but we do love the six nations that take part. So we got to thinking, what if the six nations taking part faced off in a head to head vote with the best of their outdoors on offer? So that’s exactly what we’re going to do:
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Tagged outdoor activities, six nations
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25 Recommended Outdoor/Adventure Books
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Take your imagination on an adventure with these books 
When the day is done and you want to put your feet up in front of the fire, kick back in your camping chair under the stars, or lay out on the beach – there’s nothing finer than a good adventure story to whisk your mind away with tales of exploration and discovery. So we’ve compiled a list of some recommended books to take you on the trip of a lifetime.
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Tagged adventure, adventure books, best books, camping, climbing, mountain climbing, outdoor books, outdoors, recommended books
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How To Shoot Outdoor Photos Like A Pro – Whatever Your Device
You’re new to the outdoors and you want to show your friends and family just what they’re missing out on. So how can you entice them to join you on your countryside walk or mountain biking trip? By capturing incredible, high-quality images that reflect exactly how you saw the landscape – striking, colourful, and dramatic.
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Tagged adventure photography, better photos outdoors, outdoor photography, outdoor photos, photography tips
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Hi Gear Win ‘Best Family Tents’ Award
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Hi Gear score top honours in two categories in tent satisfaction survey 
The Camping and Caravanning Club has announced the results of its tent, caravan and motorhome surveys in the first ever combined Owner Satisfaction Awards, run in partnership with Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome magazines, with Hi Gear scoring top result in two categories.
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Tagged best budget tents, best family tents, family camping, hi gear, new range, tent buying
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We’re so glad it’s Blue Monday! 
Apparently we’re supposed to be miserable on Blue Monday, but that doesn’t seem very fun. So when Blue Monday hit we decided to get excited about the new 2017 range of Hi Gear Elite tents, because they’re #BackInBlue. Take a look at the range below as we go over what you can expect from the Hi Gear Elite range this year. Read more
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Tagged blue, camping 2017, family camping, hi gear, new tents 2017, oasis 6, oasis 8, tents, voyager 6, zenobia 6
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Set yourself an outdoor goal for 2017
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Looking for a New Years Resolution? Challenge yourself!
As the New Year approaches and we’re all guilty of making those loose new year’s resolutions that have often fallen by the wayside by the end of January, why not set yourself a challenge in 2017? We’ve pulled together a list of ideas for your outdoors resolution. Set a target and smash it this year!
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Tagged new years resolution, outdoor challenges, outdoor resolutions
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10 Pembrokeshire Coast Campsites to Try
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10 Places to GO Camping on Pembrokeshire Coast 
If you’re looking for a short holiday break, with family or friends, we’ve compiled a list of 10 campsites to try in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Spend a night in a truly stunning area of the UK.
Zombie Survival Kit List
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Why GO Outdoors is your one-stop zombie survival shop 
Whether you’re a fan of Halloween, horror movies or The Walking Dead, there is a big obsession with zombies in the world today. The obsession stretches so far that the Pentagon actually has a zombie survival plan, so fear of the undead is a very real thing. So it got us thinking – what would you if we really were subject to a zombie apocalypse? Simple answer: Get to GO Outdoors.
Now I know what you’re thinking: ‘Even in times of apocalyptic impending doom these guys are STILL trying to get me in store?’, but hear us out and we think you’ll agree with our thought process.
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Tagged go outdoors zombies, halloween blog, outrun a zombie, zombie protection, zombie survival guide
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Spend the night camping in Cairngorms
If you’re going to experience the great outdoors, what better way is there to do it than by camping out underneath the millions of stars – all visible in the night sky that fills the Cairngorms. Throw into the mix the possibility to see the Northern Lights at certain times and you’re all set for a brilliant time away. Check out some of our favourite campsites and other forms of outdoor accommodation:
Repair and Care for your Tent
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Make sure your tent is in great shape before it hibernates for another year 
Caring for your tent is the key to making sure it stands the test of time. Often tents are packed away damp, or tossed in the garage and owners find that they’ve got some issues to rectify come the next time they need it. Caring for your tent couldn’t be simpler, and with these tips you’ll get plenty more use out of it.
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Tagged broken tent pole, repair a tent, repair tent seam, reproof a tent, tent care, tent leaking, tent repair
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13 Camping Desserts to Tempt the Sweet Tooth
If you’re like me, then dessert is the best meal of the day. We’ve put together a list of 13 desserts that are worth trying on your next camping trip. Some take some at home prep, some can be made at your tent – but all can be devoured outside your canvas home. Now I must warn you – I am not here to be your diet’s friend, and I’m not even sorry.
Can you identify a Kingfisher? If so, you’re one of few Brits who can 
In a survey* carried out by holiday expert Camping in the Forest, figures reveal what we’ve all long suspected – we’re a nation of nature ignorant and ‘beWILDered Brits’.
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Host Your Own Camping Sports Event
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Dads, lets not get too competitive now.
Inspired by the 2016 games in Rio, we were thinking how fun it would be to host your own family games on the campsite this summer (you could even get your fellow campers involved to up the competition). Here we’ve put together some ideas for events to host in your own games, but the beauty is, the event can be as big as you like.
10 New Forest Campsites to Try
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Check out these New Forest Campsites, a favourite spot for families 
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sleeping under the stars. Pitching a tent, building a campfire and spending a few nights living closer to nature can be a great way to unwind and escape the stress of day-to-day life.
Renowned for its natural beauty and wildlife, New Forest is a brilliant destination if you’re planning a camping holiday – here are our top 10 picks for campsites in the area.
Stay the night at one of our 10 recommended Yorkshire Dales campsites 
Family camping holidays should be fun for everyone, presenting opportunities to get at one with nature. So if you’re thinking of visiting the Yorkshire Dales why not stop at one of these popular, family-friendly campsites?
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Tagged camping, campsites, dales camping, places to stay yorkshire dales, yorkshire dales campsites
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Things You’ll Spot at Every UK Campsite
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There’s some things you’ll see at any UK campsite this Summer
Camping is one of the UK’s favourite pastimes. Year after year thousands of couples, families and groups of friends head off to spend time on organised campsites for their summer holidays. The early morning trek to the toilets, the onsite disco at night – some things are the same no matter which site you head to, so we’ve created some bingo cards to check off on your next camping holiday.
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Tagged camping, camping in britain, camping in the uk, campsites, uk
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Camping frustration lowers by up to 40% 
New research shows that tensions among family campers are finally being eased, due to the innovation of inflatable tents. The ability to pitch in minutes is said to be giving couples less time to argue about the instructions, and more time to relax.