Camping Tips

Old School: How to cook with a Trangia

Cooking with a Trangia

A Trangia is lightweight and simple. We recently re-discovered our Trangia. Great for day camps, picnics, canoe trips, bike trips, …

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Tacos in a Bag

Tacos in a bag

Tacos in a bag is really simple to make. Kids can make up their own bag. They’re surprisingly tasty too. An ideal recipe for camping, picnics, or day camps.

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Using an Electric Hook Up (EHU) when Camping

Electric Hook Up (EHU) Supply Unit for Camping

This guide takes you through using electric hookups, and what appliances you could use when camping.

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French Toast (Eggy Bread) Over the Campfire with the Dutch Oven

Eggs and bread in the dutch oven

Here’s a simple breakfast for the campsite. Not only fills you up, but the fire warms you and keeps any midges at bay. It’s not going to win any awards for looks, but goes down well.

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How To Roll Up A Tent … And Get it Back In The Bag

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Once you’ve unpacked a tent, it’s very difficult to get it all back in its bag. This simple tip shows you how to roll up a tent so it does go back into its bag.

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Pocket Pizza – Campfire Pizzas

A cocked pocket pizza

Here’s a simple pizza recipe that’s great for kids to help make and cook over the campfire.

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How to put up a Tunnel Tent

Put up the inner tents

Tunnel Tents are common tent design and easy to put up. This ‘how to put up a tunnel tent’ beginner’s guide provides you with 8 simple steps and some useful tips to help you get started.

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Bannock and Campfire Bread on a Stick

Bannock Twists on a Stick over Campfire

Creating bread over a campfire is a lot easier than it sounds. Here are two recipes, one for Bread Twists on a Stick (a great one for kids), and a sweet cake version of Bannock.

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Camping with kids

Family Adventures when Camping at Shell Island

Kids love camping, so there’s no need to be afraid of camping with kids.

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Cowboy Stew – An Easy & Filling Recipe when Camping

Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew is a really simple recipe to follow, especially if you have a Dutch Oven. Simple, nutritious, and warm.

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Do you go camping?

If so, make sure you are aware of the dangers from Carbon Monoxide and disposable BBQs - don't bring them into your tent. Read More

Say No to CO: Carbon Monoxide Kills - Keep it out of your tent

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Please put up a poster warning campers of the dangers. Posters available here.

Let us know if you have done so and we'll add you to the list of campsites taking action.