Insurance Quotes
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers
UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site
All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts
All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs
All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories
Join for Free Log In

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register  Log in   Search  Latest Posts
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas Forum
Show Topics
  Sub Forums
Open Forum (no new replies) Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations
Forum for tent advice. Need information about a tent? Cant decide which one to buy? Please use this forum
Open Forum (no new replies) Backpacking and Lightweight Camping
A forum for those campers who like to keep it light, backpacking, cycling, lightweight and technical camping
Open Forum (new replies) Equipment
Advice and queries on all equipment from airbeds to fridges
Open Forum (new replies) UK Caravan Sites and Camp Sites
Camp Site feedback & advice for sites in England, Scotland, Wales and N Ireland

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Forum Description and Guidelines
Camping under canvas Forum
Camping
Forum for all things related to camping in tents - for tent buying advice see subforum. For campsite queries, and general chat please use the appropriate forum. Site reviews must be posted in the campsite search, not here.
Start New Topic
  Topic Last Post

Pinned Topic Write a Site Review & win Amazing Prizes
Posted by Webmaster on 15/04/2026		 2 Replies
4,856 Views 		Last reply Ratty
on 19/5/2026
 Submit a Site Review for a chance to Win Prizes! Many thousands of campers and caravanners need your help finding the perfect campsite. So if e....   ....more
Pinned Topic Show us your Tent Photos
Posted by Webmaster on 10/04/2009		 642 Replies
1,328,417 Views 		Last reply richardh1905
on 31/1/2024
 You can now upload photos of your tent, and view images uploaded by other UKCampsite.co.uk members. Don't just rely on the manufacturer images! So, please take a moment to share your pi....   ....more
Priority Topic Wolfbox Official | Exclusive Member Offer
Posted by Wolfbox on 16/03/2026		 12 Replies
5,663 Views 		Last reply Wolfbox
on 22/5/2026
 Hello everyone! We are the team behind Wolfbox and we are excited to officially join this vibrant community. For years, Wolfbox has been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, reliable in....   ....more
Pinned Topic Coping with the wind
Posted by Sceptical Camper on 02/06/2011		 156 Replies
102,536 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 03/8/2025
 There's been plenty of discussion about wind recently here on UKCS - not surprisingly, given that early last week the Met Office issued severe weather warnings and in Scotland and northwest Engla....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) What`s your latest Purchase.
Posted by EZTutty on 18/01/2024		 218 Replies
14,595 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 03/6/2026
 I've been on here a little while, but not posted much/anything. So I thought for a bit of fun I'd start a thread where people can say what there latest Camping Purchase is as we h....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Diesel heaters
Posted by Oldmakelly on 09/03/2026		 17 Replies
673 Views 		Last reply Colin21
on 02/6/2026
 Does anyone here use a diesel heater in their tent? They seem quite popular in America and I was wondering if they were ove here?....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) Hot tenting
Posted by epa611 on 01/06/2026		 2 Replies
93 Views 		Last reply epa611
on 01/6/2026
  Just bought a 4x3m inflatable tent with a Pomoly Max Dweller 3 wood stove. Anyone any recommendations for a fan for the stove to help distribute heat. Thinking about. Pomoly Chalet 70 Pro as a quic....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) KARSTEN tunnel tent
Posted by wells21 on 23/05/2026		 2 Replies
110 Views 		Last reply wells21
on 24/5/2026
 Hi, can’t decide between the KARSTEN Opera or Amara, we’re car touring and tend to move on every 3 or 4 days following fair weather were we can through France, but also like some luxury and space. On....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) I must be getting old ....
Posted by carol benham on 18/08/2025		 10 Replies
1,347 Views 		Last reply Somersetcamping
on 11/5/2026
 Sorry I just have to vent! I've just returned from a week away in Norfolk on an adult's only campsite, not a huge one and it's main target audience is older tin tent campers ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Seagull deterrent for tent roof
Posted by DeborahTurner on 06/05/2026		 8 Replies
233 Views 		Last reply DeborahTurner
on 07/5/2026
 The flat top of my pyramid tent seems to be a tempting place for seagulls to land… and mess. I have managed to deter them by slinging bunting between the pole tops (two at the front and on....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Duvet instead of sleeping bag?
Posted by mrspinkrat on 21/01/2026		 15 Replies
974 Views 		Last reply DeborahTurner
on 06/5/2026
 I'm already gearing myself up for this year's camping adventures 🥳 I always struggle with warmth at bedtime. I've invested in a lovely 10cm foam sim and will have a foil bl....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Lighting for tents
Posted by pillsley on 25/12/2025		 11 Replies
806 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 21/4/2026
 Hi all, I owe our youngest son a light for his large tent (3 kids age 13, 5 & 1). Any suggestions? We had some battery operated round ones with LEDs but they don't seem to be available any m....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Vango Joro 450 psi
Posted by MadsB23 on 27/03/2026		 4 Replies
248 Views 		Last reply taafe75
on 09/4/2026
 Hi This might sound a bit silly but what psi do people use in air beams? I bought one last year and the instructions say 7psi but it feel solid at 4.5. I'm a little bit scared when inflating....   ....more
Open Topic (no new replies) OLPRO Stafford 6.0 Tent
Posted by Ratty on 01/04/2026		 0 Replies
129 Views 		Last reply Ratty
on 01/4/2026
 Designed to cater to the whole family, the OLPRO Stafford 6.0 tent accommodates up to six campers. With ample space....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Higear Corado 8 bedrooms or suggestions
Posted by DougalFam on 08/02/2026		 2 Replies
244 Views 		Last reply Mucker1884
on 12/2/2026
 We are looking to upsize our tent and buy second hand, I have seen the Corado 8 and its size and layout look amazing. Firstly is it possible to zip 2 of the bedroom Pods together to ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Cabanon 5 berth tent help needed
Posted by cemh on 04/09/2025		 6 Replies
510 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 12/1/2026
 Hello all, it's a very long time since I was on this forum. Nice to see it's still active! I am about to start camping again and want to use my old Cabanon. I'm trying to remember the n....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Still camping??
Posted by Baddab on 20/10/2025		 1 Replies
440 Views 		Last reply dk168
on 20/10/2025
 Well I'm working away from home and just realised I've broken my camping record of 14 weeks although I go home at the weekends. I might still camp next week but need to keep an eye on ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) XL Tent Advice
Posted by NewTentOnTheBlock on 18/09/2025		 17 Replies
1,407 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 18/10/2025
 Hi to whoever reads this. I am new to camping and this will be my 3rd time camping albeit out of season mostly but I currently have a Khyam Delemare 6.0 huge tent especially when I have th....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) My Solution to a great nights sleep.
Posted by mattchrome on 23/08/2025		 1 Replies
724 Views 		Last reply Fudge59
on 16/10/2025
 I could never get along with a sleeping bag on an airbed or pad, it’s not at all like sleeping at home. That`s when I had the brainwave of using the Outwell Contour XL and putting the Outwell Dreamcat....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Camping walking and cooking uk
Posted by Mada amma on 21/09/2025		 2 Replies
549 Views 		Last reply Mada amma
on 22/9/2025
 Hi I'm here in sunny Skegness love to go camping. Planning a few trips next year in Derbyshire. As its easy for public transport (I don't drive) I'd like to make it a thing if other peo....   ....more

Page of 17

Show Topics
Prev 20 Topics  Next 20 Topics

Start New Topic


Open Topic (no new replies) Open Topic (no new replies) Hot Topic (no new replies) Hot Topic (no new replies) Priority Topic Priority Topic
Open Topic (new replies) Open Topic (new replies) Hot Topic (new replies) Hot Topic (new replies) Pinned Topic Pinned Topic



Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...















    Upcoming Event

UKCS Meet Elvaston Steam Rally 2026 03/07 to 06/07

Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.



6244 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Special Offers]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Tent Reviews] 

[Contact Us] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026


Advertisement
Advertisement

Advertisement
Roofbox