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)!

Hunter Wellies - Hunter Original Gloss Cherry Blossom Wellington Boots from Active Camping are brand new in!

The latest wellies to arrive at Active Camping are these beautiful new Hunter Wellies; the Hunter Original Gloss Cherry Blossom Wellington Boots. These new Hunter Wellies are a brand new colour for Spring/Summer 2012 and a welcome addition to our range.

With the festival season fast approaching, why not attend in true style with these pink festival wellies? These Hunter Boots are incredibly comfortable and are also an excellent choice for campsites, country walks or taking the dogs out.

Hunter Wellington Boots are renowned for their stylish looks, their elegant fit, brilliant comfort, durability, plus their range of practical and fashionable styles. Hunter Wellies are made with vulcanised natural rubber, known for its hard wearing construction and ability to hold its shape, these wellies have a dazzling high gloss finish, are built on an orthopaedic last, they have a cushioned insole for additional comfort and an improved fit. These Hunter Boots also have a quick drying anti-bacterial lining, display the Hunter logo front and centre plus they have a side buckle and strap.

The Hunter Wellies – Hunter Original Gloss Cherry Blossom Wellington Boots are available from activecamping.com in sizes UK 3 – 9 (EU 36 – 43/US 5 – 11) and are priced at £64.99 (RRP £85)!

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 Quick Pitch SS Compact Tent in Illusion is quick and easy to pitch and ideally suited as a 1 or 2 man tent

The new year has arrived and it’s time to start planning your camping adventures and festival visits for 2012. If you are looking for a lightweight, easy to pitch, simple tent, this Gelert Tent could be right up your street.

The Gelert Quick Pitch SS Compact Tent in Illusion is a fantastic tent for festival camping, weekends away, easy pitching, value for money, first time campers and hassle free camping. The Gelert Quick Pitch Compact is the newest model to join the excellent range of Gelert Tents; available in Illusion and Liberty Rock.

The Gelert Quick Pitch SS Compact Tent – Illusion is the new and improved version of Gelert’s popular and innovative Quick Pitch Tent, it features a more compact design with a much smaller sized carry bag whilst remaining very lightweight and easy to put up and take down. This Gelert Tent sleeps 2 people (or 1 if you don’t feel like sharing!), pitches in seconds, has an single skin with taped seams for increased water repellency, has pre-attached guy ropes, is supplied with tent pegs, is well ventilated, has poles incorporated in to its design – so no fiddling around with tent poles in the middle of a field, plus it has a 2000mm hydrostatic head to keep the elements out.

The Gelert Quick Pitch SS Compact Tent in Illusion is available from Active Camping priced at £35.99 (RRP £39.99). Click here to view our full range of 2 Man Tents.

Jess from Active Camping visited Global Gathering in July, read her tips....

Festival season is still in full swing and with V-Festival at Chelmsford and Weston Park, Creamfields, Bestival plus Reading and Leeds all still to  come, Jess who manages the customer service and mail order at Active Camping visited her first festival this year when she attended Global Gathering in Stratford-upon-Avon at the end of July. Jess gives her festival tips, especially for festival first timers below:

My First Festival

I have just got back from Global Gathering festival; I had a great time and would recommend it to all ages! As this was my first festival I didn’t know what to expect, but I have to say there are quite a few essentials that you need to take!

I took an Outwell Self Inflating sleeping mat which was brilliant, some friends of mine hadn’t taken a sleeping mat and thought it would be fine to rough it for two nights, but by the second night they were complaining of a sore back. Also these mats are very light weight, easy to attach to rucksacks and they are self inflating so you don’t need to worry about a pump or getting breathless!

Another essential is a torch, the camp site is lit with flood lights but they don’t cover every where, and when trying to find something in your tent in the middle of the night a torch comes in very handy.

A must have is anti-bacterial hand gel, the toilets do have this but it runs out with in an hour of being cleaned. On the Subject of toilets, I would definitely take a Bog in a Bag toilet with me next time. Whatever festival you go to the toilets are awful, it’s a lot easier for the men but unfortunately when you’re a women you have to trek all the way to the portaloo toilets in the middle of the night. A Bog in a Bag would be much easier, cleaner and practical. They are also very discrete as they look like a little tripod seat and fold away in to a small, lightweight bag.

A little first aid kit that includes sun cream is always a good idea! Whether its because it turns into a lovely bright summers day and you need a little sun cream to stop your nose burning or perhaps the new shoes you bought especially for the festival start rubbing and you need a plaster, then they are always very handy!

With the English weather you can never tell what the weekend is going to bring until you get there, so it’s better to be safe then sorry. I would suggest taking a waterproof set, if it does rain you can still have a brilliant time but it will be a lot better if you aren’t wearing wet, soggy Jeans and are freezing cold. The Didriksons Tigris Waterproof sets are great; they come as a set with trousers and a jacket in a range of colours. They are really light weight and easy to pop on if the weather turns.

Obviously one of the most important things you will need is a tent! I took a Gelert Quick Pitch SS Compact Liberty Rock tent, it was very easy to pitch, you literally just let go of the tent and it pops up. It is really colourful and easy to find when you are in a huge field of tents and where every single one looks the same. The tent folds away into a small bag and is really light and easy to carry. It was very simple to use for a first time camper!

That is some of the essential festival gear you will need for your weekend! Wherever you are going, be sure to have a fantastic time.