How To Beat Camping Condensation

How To Beat Camping Condensation

If you’re planning a camping holiday then you’ll probably be interested in finding the best camping supplies in Kent to ensure you’re fully prepared for your trip away, however, there’s not yet a tool that solves all of camping’s minor inconveniences.

Condensation in your tent when camping out can be an annoying problem, causing items to become damp, but fear not, as Out and About Live gives some top tips for tackling condensation when camping.

The main cause of a build-up of condensation inside your tent is due to poor ventilation, so  the best way to avoid it is to keep panels and doors open as much as possible, depending on weather conditions, to keep air flowing through.

Avoid cooking or eating hot food inside your tent as this will let off steam which will in turn create moisture and cause that damp feeling you want to avoid.

It’s inevitable that you’ll get some condensation build up if not just because our bodies let off heat into our surroundings, but keep on top of it by having lots of absorbent cloths that you can wipe surfaces over with to keep them as dry as possible.

If there’s a large group of you, spend as much time as you can sitting outside of your tent rather than inside. The more people inside the tent, the more people breathing and the more heat and condensation will be given off.

Avoid bringing any damp clothes into the tent to dry. Put them in your car or let them dry outside. Another great tip to ensuring your tent stays dry is to hang your sleeping bags out in the fresh air every morning.

Top Spots For A European Camping Trip This Summer

Top Spots For A European Camping Trip This Summer

If you’re thinking of exploring Europe on a camping trip this summer, you should make sure you pick up all your camping supplies in the UK before you set off. But where should you go?

The Guardian has picked out 20 of the best European campsites to give you some inspiration for your summer break this year. 

For anyone who’s keen to have mountains on their doorstep for some excellent hiking, cycling and climbing opportunities there are two top options – Quinta dos Moinhos in Braga, Portugal, and Le Clos du Lac in Provence, France.

The former is within easy reach of two national parks, while at the latter you can not only explore the Ecrins National Park, but also go swimming in a nearby lake.

There are also some wonderful lake and riverside campsites dotted around mainland Europe, including Camping Lindenhof in Bern, Switzerland, which is right next to Lake Biel, and Camp Liza in Slovenia’s Bovec. Here you can go kayaking, rafting or canyoning in the nearby Koritnica River, or discover the valleys and hills on one of the many hiking or cycling trails.

If it’s a beach you’re after though, you could do much worse than Camp Vala in Mokalo, Croatia. This campsite not only has gorgeous bays nearby, but also mountains and woodland. Enjoy all the usual seaside activities in this beautiful setting.

For UK camping or motorhome trips, you may want to visit some of the country’s stunning coastal areas. Among the top places to go for quiet stretches of sand are Achmelvich in Scotland and Herm Island in the Channel Islands. 

7 Tips For Better Family Camping

7 Tips For Better Family Camping

If you’re planning on getting out the tent for a family trip away then you might be interested in finding the best camping supplies Kent has to offer. Once you’re stocked up, take note of these top tips from The Good Men Project to make sure your camping getaway runs as smooth as possible.

Before you embark on your trip make sure you do some research on potential locations you would like to visit, and seek out the best possible camp site for your needs. Check that what you do choose is open for the month you’re planning to visit as you don’t want to turn up and have to find somewhere else last minute due to seasonal opening times.

Once you know exactly where you’re staying look into what the campsite has to offer. Are you allowed to BBQ or are there food establishments on the site, and are pets allowed? Look at what the check in and check out times are so you give yourself the time to pack up at the end of the holiday, putting up the tent isn’t as time consuming as getting it back in the bag!

Not to put a (quite literal) dampener on your holiday but it’s always best to prepare for the worst – you can never know exactly what adverse weather conditions you may face and the impact that could have on your planned campsite, check out local hotels so you have a backup plan to fall on.

You won’t have to leave all technology at home, many campsites now offer free Wi-Fi included in your campsite fee. Your smartphone is also great to use for navigating your way out of vast woodland areas and countryside. They’re also great for getting up to date weather forecasts so you can plan out day to day activities.