Get set for camping in 2013

The new camping season is here and to help you prepare we've put together this comprehensive guide to everything you'll need to know to make sure your family trips go without a hitch.

PLANNING

Preparing for the new camping season

Are you ready for camping in the new season? Read our 20 top tips to help you prepare and make sure you haven't forgotten anything!

Top tips for family camping

Sound advice on how to make camping trips with your family a treat for everybody.

Choosing a family campsite

Children don’t care if the pitch is flat, or what the showers are like – because let’s face it, they won’t be using them. Here’s our top tips checklist for making sure the site you choose is the right one for you and your kids

Travelling made easy

A camping holiday starts long before your tent is pitched on site. Spending a little time in sorting out the travelling should help to reduce potential aggravation, so check out our top tips to make your life a little easier

CAMPSITE LIVING

Using electric hook-ups on the site

Using electricity on site can really change your camping experience, but you need to know the dos and donts to make sure you stay safe -  our guide will help you make sure you get it right

What you need for cooking

You need good utensils to rustle up the perfect camping meal. And the cookset lies at the heart of your outdoor kitchen, so make sure you pick the right one with our handy buyers guide.

Keeping your food fresh onsite

There's more to keeping food fresh when camping than packing it away in little plastic boxes. Happily, there is no shortage of options to help you keep food good to eat and safe from wildlife.

Lighting your tent

When it comes to illuminating your tent, don’t be left in the dark... inside and outside  tent, there are many lighting needs and quite a variety of ways and means of meeting them.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR TENT

Cleaning and waterproofing tents

You can make your tent last longer by taking care to reproof and clean it - read our top tips for reproofing and fixing a leak in your tent.

Repairing your tent

Running repairs on your tent poles, zips and guylines is important to prolong the life of your tent - read our handy tips to make your tent last longer