Active Camping

The all new Mac in a Sac range from Target Dry is now available at Active Camping in a choice of bright colours!

As we enter May with yet more rain, we take a look at our new range of Waterproof Clothing from Target Dry including the trusty Mac in a Sac…

The Mac in a Sac has been re-designed by Target Dry for 2012 – they’ve taken the best bits from their very popular range of pac-a-mac jackets and added some excellent new features, so these lightweight waterproof jackets have got a fantastic new look for Spring/Summer and with all this rain, we think they will come in very handy!

The Target Dry Mac in a Sac Classic 2 Jackets are fully waterproof (up to 5000mm) with taped seams, windproof, breathable (up to 5000gsm), have a hood which rolls up in to the collar, has two zipped front pockets, the jacket easily rolls up and packs away in to its own stuff sack for easy transporting or to fit in your bag, plus it is machine washable. The new and improved features include: elasticated comfort cuffs, a new zip which tucks away in to the collar at the top to prevent catching, reflective strips and a much improved fit.

The Mac in a Sac Classic 2 Jackets are available in a choice of bright or subtle colours including Royal Blue (pictured), Fuchsia (pictured), Navy, Malibu and Black all priced at £22.99 (RRP £28.95) or Navy Tartan at £23.99 (RRP £31.50).

Camping Bits and Bobs from Active Camping - for all those little things!

Ever wondered where to get all those bits and bobs for camping from? Well visit Active Camping and view our range of Camping Accessories and Bits and Bobs.

In our Camping Equipment range we have a selection of those little things which are very handy such as padlocks, peg extractors, batteries, dog tethers, adaptors, trolleys and more.

Our selection of ‘Camping Stuff‘ is suited to festival camping, camping breaks or general use. Take a look, our prices start from just £1.75….

Gelert Camping 2 Man Quick Pitch Tent in Raspberry from activecamping.com

Are you looking for a tent which is quick and easy to pitch? How about one which pitches itself within seconds? Well we have the perfect Gelert Tent in stock; the Gelert Quick Pitch SS Pop Up Tent in Raspberry!

This Gelert Quick Pitch Tent is so simple to use to use, you could probably do it with your eyes shut! Equally at home on a campsite, at a festival, in the back garden for the kids to use for summer sleepovers or as somewhere to shelter at the beach; this Quick Pitch Tent won’t let you down.

Now for the technical stuff…this 2 man tent is single skin, has a 2000mm hydrostatic head with fully taped seams to ensure it is completely waterproof. It has front vents to increase ventilation and comes in an easy to carry bag with long handles, all weighing just over 2kg. There are no poles to fiddle with as they are all incorporated in to the design, simply secure the tent down using the pre-attached guy ropes with the tent pegs which are included.

This Gelert Quick Pitch Pop Up Tent is available in Raspberry Sorbet/Iced Pearl from activecamping.com for just £37.99 (RRP £44.99)!

If you are planning a visit to a Summer Festival then you must have heard the horror stories about the grim toilet facilities, equally if you are heading on a long journey with children you know that a toilet stop will need to be prepared for or if you are going camping you might want to consider the distance to the toilet block. Well here at Active Camping, we have the solution to make your life a little easier with our easy to use Portable Toilets for Camping.

The 'Bog in a Bag' Portable Toilet from Active Camping

We stock the Bog in a Bag – you may have seen them on BBC Dragons’ Den – they are an innovative portable toilet which is lightweight, incredibly simple to use, hygienic and compact; perfect for stowing away in the car and pulling out for the kids whilst travelling. Simpy use with the Bog in a Bag Refill Bags which have an absorbent pad able to soak up to 400 times its own weight and allows you to go to the toilet anywhere. The Bog in a Bag doubles up as a camping stool for use around the campsite – simply place the seat cover over the top first.

The Highlander Portable Toilet from Active Camping is more comparable to a 'normal' toilet!

We also stock the Highlander Portable Toilet which is more comparable to sitting on a normal toilet seat rather than a camping stool. The Highlander Portable Toilet has a sturdy steel frame which folds flat when not in use and also requires the use of disposable refill bags – the Highlander Portable Toilet Refill Bags. Some customers have also chosen to mix and match the refill bags with the different portable toilets.

Visit www.activecamping.com to view our full range of Portable Camping Toilets and more. Never get caught short again!

Outwell Easy Camp Bari Festival Pack including 2 man tent, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and a FREE Aigle Daysack - a bargain not to be missed!

Whether you are an occasional camper or are planning a visit to a festival this Summer then we have got the perfect camping deal for you; the Easy Camp Bari Festival Pack with FREE Aigle Rucksack.

The Outwell Easy Camp Bari Festival Pack with FREE Aigle Daysack includes a 2 Man Tent (the Easy Camp Bari Tent), 2 Sleeping Bags (Easy Camp Cosmos 150 Mummy Sleeping Bag), 2 Sleep Mats (Outwell Classic Sleeping Mat) plus you will receive a FREE Aigle Daysack with every Festival Pack ordered!

This brilliant Easy Camp Bari Festival Pack has everything you need to get started for camping whether it’s a weekend away or a vist to a Summer festival. Get yours today for just £49.99 (RRP £75.99) from activecamping.com – this easy to use kit is ideal for first timers, snap them up quick!

Camping Cooking Equipment from Active Camping - stoves, tableware, kettles, toasters, fuel tablets, drinks bottles, flasks, cutlery and more!

If you are planning to go Camping or attend a festival this year then you are going to need to feed yourselves! We take a look at the Camping Cooking range available at Active Camping including Stoves, Tableware/Cutlery, Cooking Accessories including Kettles, Toasters and Fuel Tablets, plus Drinks Bottles and Flasks from an array of reputable Camping Suppliers including Coleman, Gelert, Esbit, Light My Fire, Grilliput, Highlander and Campingaz.

Get all the gear you need to cook up a storm on your campsite from Active Camping, show off your culinary skills with an easy-to-use stove, pots and pans, mess tins, bowls, plates, meal kits, sporks, cutlery, whistling kettles, matches, can openers, drinks bottles, heated mugs and thermal flasks.

View our full range of Camping Cooking Equipment at www.activecamping.com!

Joules Wellies - Pink Stripes Wellyprint from wellieboots.com

Have you seen the latest Joules Wellies to hit the shelves? The Joules Wellies – Pink Stripes Wellyprint are part of the  Joules Spring Summer 2012 range and have already proved very popular. These new Joules Wellies are set to be the perfect Festival Wellies due to their funky print and stylish design.

The Joules Pink Stripes Wellyprint Wellies are lightweight, very comfortable, hardy, have a fashionable design, an adjustable fit with a side buckle and strap plus they have the Joules logo on the front of the wellies.

Pick up a pair of Joules Wellies in Pink Stripes Wellyprint from Active Camping in sizes UK 3 – 8 priced at £36.95!

Mac in a Sac Lightweight Waterproof Jackets and Overtrousers from Active Camping.

With the mild and wet weather returning again, you might find yourself needing a very lightweight yet waterproof outer layer and here at Active Camping we have the perfect solution; the Mac in a Sac Waterproof Jackets.

Mac in a Sac are well known for their easy to use pack-a-mac jackets which are unbelievably handy to have – keep them in your handbag, briefcase, car, kids school bags, or just about anywhere you can squeeze one and if the weather turns, you are more than prepared. Mac in a Sac’s are perfect for wind, rain, sun, snow and showers, pull yours on if it gets a little breezy or the heavens open, for the ultimate lightweight waterproof, windproof and breathable protection.

At Active Camping we stock Mac in a Sac Jackets and Overtrousers for Adults and MIAS Jackets for Children too – take one with you everywhere you go. Mac in a Sac Jackets and Overtrousers are available in a huge choice of colours including Malibu Blue (pictured), Flame Orange (pictured), Navy, Pink, Red, Black and Heather Tartan with a great choice of unisex sizes from XS – XXL (dependant on size).

Get yours today from Active Camping, visit www.activecamping.com!

Childrens Sleeping Bags from Active Camping, the perfect way to ensure a good nights sleep whilst camping this Summer!

Planning to take the Kids Camping this Summer? Then don’t forget the Sleeping Bags! Our range of Children’s Sleeping Bags will ensure that your little ones have a good night’s sleep so that you relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Here at Active Camping we stock a selection of Kids Sleeping Bags in colours suitable for girls and boys. We currently have a collection of Gelert Sleeping Bags which are renowned for their excellent comfort, durability and warmth. The fun range of colours and styles will keep your Children smiling, we also having fantastic offers on these, so that we can keep Parents smiling too! Prices on these kids sleeping bags start at just £14.99!

Our range of childrens Sleeping Bags includes the Gelert Kids Snooze 300 Sleeping Bags and the Gelert Kids Scout Mummy Sleeping Bags in a choice of colours and patterns, which are very lightweight, are supplied in their own ‘stuff sack’ for easy storage and transporting, are excellent value for money and are ideally suited for camping, caravanning, school trips, sleepovers and more.

Gelert and Campingaz Camping Airbeds from Active Camping

Have you seen the new additions to our range of Camping Airbeds? We’ve added Gelert Single Airbeds and Gelert Double Airbeds as well as a Campingaz Double Airbed to our collection.

Treat yourself to a Camping Airbed to ensure a good nights sleep at a festival, camping holiday or a night under the stars – airbeds are also very handy around the house, especially when guests come to stay.

We have single and double airbeds available from Gelert Camping and Campingaz with prices starting from just £14.99!

Gelert Evora 6 Man Family Tent plus Porch from Active Camping

This weekend is the 4th Camp Bestival held at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, this excellent family festival is the little sister to Bestival held at the Isle of Wight in September, and has won the prestigous title ‘Best Family Festival’ every year since its launch in 2008. Camp Bestival brings fun for all the family and with 30,000 people expected to attend, the atmosphere will be outstanding.

Camp Bestival is held from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st July and has plenty to do for the whole family with some amazing music in store, plenty to keep the kids occupied with a kids area suitable for any age group, plus Lulworth Castle’s very own Animal Farm. The choice of music covers everybody with performances from Eliza Doolittle, Blondie, House of Pain, The Cuban Brothers, Mark Ronson and the Business Intl., Laura Marling, Ed Sheeran, Katy B, Wretch 32, Fenech-Soler, Newton Faulkner, Yasmin, Ms Dynamite plus so many more.

To ensure a weekend of camping in true comfort, we’ve picked our favourite family tent from Gelert Camping which is perfect for regular campers and will provide a comfortable base at a family festival. The Gelert Evora 6 Man Family Tent and Porch is on special offer at Active Camping, priced at just £319.99 (RRP £474.98). This 6 man tent offers spacious living plus two generously sized bedrooms, a separate porch area and is also very easy to pitch.

The Gelert Rocky 3 Man Easy Pitch Tents from Active Camping - available in Raspberry or Blue Jay

The Gelert Rocky 3 Man Easy Pitch Tent is a very popular Gelert Tent in our collection of 3 man tents. We received this review from Nathan who recently went camping for the weekend with his girlfriend, Christine, and their dog:

The Gelert Rocky 3 Man Easy Pitch Tent in Blue Jay was super easy to setup, it took me and my girlfriend no less than 15 minutes to figure it out and set it up, we didn’t even practice beforehand! It’s great, we remained dry, comfortable and even had room for a double air mattress and a dog. I would recommend this tent for the ideal camping or festival trip, and at £49.99 – what a bargain!

The McNETT Tenacious Tape get puts to work on a camping holiday in France!

We recently received this brilliant review of the McNETT Tenacious Tape from one of our customers; Mr Henthorne and his wife went camping in France and luckily were prepared for any outcome:

“My holiday was not spoiled as McNETT Tenacious Tape was at hand.

Whilst on holiday in France my caravan awning had to withstand a thunderstorm in which large hail stones fell with considerable force making some 17 small holes in the roof of the awning. It was possible to repair these holes with the tape quickly and easily. Later on during the holiday when a large tear appeared whilst re-erecting the awning; this too was easily repaired with the tape. Having now used up all the tape I certainly will be buying more. An excellent piece of camping kit and it is a must for all campers!” R Henthorne, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire.

The McNETT Tenacious Tape is available from Active Camping for just £5.99 – not a bad price for instant repairs. Click here to find out more about the McNETT Tenacious Tape.

The Highlander Rockall Dome 4 Man Double Skin Tent in Digital Grey is perfect for Oxegen Festival!

Oxegen Festival 2011 is here and boy is it going to be a good one! Held at Punchestown Racecourse in Ireland, this 3 day festival has an unbelievable lineup guaranteed to make your mouth water. Oxegen Festival started in 2004 and has grown from strength to strength every single year.

Some of the acts set to take the stage this weekend include the amazing Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Beyonce, The Strokes, Swedish House Mafia, The Script, Tinie Tempah, Dead Mau5, Paolo Nutini, Pendulum and so many more.

My favourite tent for Oxegen in Ireland is most definitely the Highlander Rockall Dome 4 Man Double Skin Tent in Digital Grey; this 4 man tent is so quick and easy to pitch whilst the double skin style offers excellent protection from the elements and condensation. The Rockall 4 Man easily sleeps 4 people but is equally perfect for 2 or 3 people to sleep in comfort. The Highlander Rockall Dome 4 Man Double Skin Tent is priced at £59.99 which is excellent value for this lightweight tent.

If you are heading to Oxegen Festival have a great time, and if you get any snaps be sure to send them to us via email or facebook!

The Gelert Rocky 3 Man Easy Pitch Tent is Blue Jay is our pick for Hop Farm Festival 2011!

If you have got tickets for Hop Farm Festival this weekend you are in for a treat. From Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd July 2011, Paddock Wood in Tonbridge will be over taken with festival goers heading to the 4th Hop Farm Festival hosted by Vince Power.

Bands set to take the stage at Hop Farm include Eagles, Morrissey and Prince supported by Tinie Tempah, Iggy and the Stooges, Bryan Ferry, Brandon Flowers, Lou Reed and many more – an extra day has even been added to the festival for 2011 to accomodate this fantastic lineup.

With camping playing a big part at any festival, you’ll need to choose your festival camping gear very wisely. My pick of the Active Camping Tents has got to be the Gelert Rocky 3 Man Easy Pitch Tent in Blue Jay. This Gelert Tent is easy to pitch (I have even had a go myself!) and comes in two colours; Blue Jay or Raspberry. The Rocky 3 from Gelert is a 3 man tent which sleeps 3 people with ease but is even more comfortable for 2 people. This tent has a separate porch area for storing muddy wellies or kit, has a double skin to reduce condensation and has plenty of ventilation. The Rocky 3 is easy to pack away and is very lightweight, all of this for just £49.99 (RRP £59.99).