ProCamping
Honest, practical writing about camping gear and the outdoors — gear reviews, buying guides and the odd bit of survey data, going all the way back to 2012. We've refreshed the site, but kept the real posts that made it worth reading.
Guides
All guides →Backpacking Gear List
The ten essentials to pack before any backpacking trip, from map and compass to shelter and waterproofs.
What is a Sleeping Bag Liner?
What a liner actually does, and the three good reasons to use one.
Sleeping Bag Season & Temperature Ratings
Upper limit, comfort, lower limit, extreme — and what the 1 to 5 season system actually means.
Our Favourite Outdoor Magazines
Subscriptions worth having, from Trail to The Great Outdoors.
How An Annual Membership Helps A Holiday
Whether a National Trust or English Heritage membership pays for itself if you travel a lot.
Wild Camping Law in the UK
Where you can (and can't) legally wild camp — Scotland, England & Wales, and Dartmoor.
Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags
Which fill should you buy? A full breakdown of warmth, weight, cost and care.
How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
Freestanding vs trekking-pole, hydrostatic head, weight and pitching style, explained.
Family Camping Checklist
What to pack for a first family campsite trip, and how to keep the kids entertained.
How to Choose the Right UK Campsite
What to check for, when to book, and how to pick the right site for your trip.
Geocaching for Beginners
A camper's guide to GPS treasure hunting — how it works, ratings, and etiquette.
Planning a LEJOG Cycling Trip
Route options, timing, and camping along the way on a Land's End to John o'Groats ride.
Best UK Long-Distance Trails
Six National Trails for multi-day backpacking, with real distances and wild camping notes.
Backpacking Meal Planning
Calorie needs, lightweight food, and water purification for multi-day trips.
Gear Reviews
All reviews →Alpkit Double Dozer Sleeping Mat
A double-bed-sized sleeping mat for basecamp comfort, not for hiking.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Mobile Maps
How OS started bundling a free mobile download with their printed Explorer maps.
Ordnance Survey Locate
The free app that turns your phone's GPS into an OS grid reference.
The Camping Survey 2014
What 2,831 British campers told Go Outdoors about their camping habits.
Trangia Stove Review
The classic Swedish storm cooker — near-unbreakable, windproof, and cheap to run.
Jetboil Flash Review
Fast boil times in an integrated canister system — how it compares to the Trangia.
About this site
ProCamping has been writing about camping gear and the outdoors since 2012. We've rebuilt the site with a cleaner design, but the content is the real thing — read more about this site.