Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we're asked most often — about the site, how it's run, and a few common camping questions that come up across our guides.
Is ProCamping affiliated with any gear brands?
No. ProCamping is an independent, reader-supported site. We are not owned by, or affiliated with, any outdoor gear manufacturer. Some pages contain Amazon Associate links, and we disclose this clearly on every page that has one and in the footer of every page.
Do you get sent free products to review?
No. Every review on this site is based on gear we or the original author actually bought and used, or — for older archive-era posts — genuinely researched and written about at the time. We do not accept free products in exchange for a positive review.
How do you make money?
Through the Amazon Associates programme — if you click through to Amazon from a review and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our opinion of a product. See our privacy policy for full details.
Are older reviews still accurate?
Some content on this site dates back to 2012-2016. Where a post references a price, an app, or a product that has since changed, we've generally noted it, but always check the manufacturer's current listing before buying based on an older post — specs, prices and availability move on.
Do you review tents, sleeping bags, and stoves for beginners as well as experienced backpackers?
Yes. Our gear reviews and buying guides cover everything from first-time family camping trips to solo multi-day backpacking, and we try to be clear in each piece about who a product or piece of advice actually suits.
Is wild camping legal in the UK?
It depends where you are. Scotland has a general right of responsible access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 that covers wild camping in most unenclosed land. In England and Wales, wild camping generally requires landowner permission, with the notable exception of Dartmoor, where a 2025 Supreme Court ruling confirmed a specific statutory right to wild camp on the Dartmoor Commons. See our full wild camping law guide for the details.
What UK National Trails do you cover?
We've written about several major UK National Trails suitable for multi-day backpacking, including the Pennine Way, the West Highland Way, the South West Coast Path, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Offa's Dyke Path, and the Cape Wrath Trail. See our best UK long-distance trails guide for real distances and duration estimates for each.
What's the difference between down and synthetic sleeping bag fill?
Down offers a better warmth-to-weight ratio and packs smaller, but loses much of its insulating power when wet and costs more. Synthetic fill is cheaper, still insulates reasonably well when damp, and is generally more durable, but is bulkier and heavier for the same warmth. See our full down vs synthetic guide for a detailed breakdown.
How do sleeping bag temperature ratings work?
Most modern sleeping bags are rated to the EN13537/ISO 23537 standard, which gives an "upper limit", "comfort", "lower limit" and "extreme" temperature rather than a single number. The "comfort" rating is generally the most useful figure for planning what conditions a bag will genuinely keep you warm in. See our sleeping bag ratings guide for the full explanation.
Do you accept guest posts or gear submissions from readers?
We're a small, independently-written site and don't currently run an open submissions process, but we do read every message sent through the contact form — if you have a correction, a suggestion, or something you think we should cover, get in touch.
How can I contact ProCamping?
Use the contact form on our contact page — we read and respond to every message.