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Posted in Camping & Outdoors

The best feel-good camping equipment for summer

The weather has been glorious in the UK, and all over the country people are heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, blue skies and lighter evenings. If you are going camping with family or friends this summer, loads of online charity shops have some great outdoor products that you can use for all of your exploring, at the same time as supporting some good causes! 

 

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3 person Vango Ark 300 Tent from the Scouts shop 

 

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Britain by Bike book from the British Heart Foundation  

 

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RSPB Puffin® 8 x 32 binoculars 

 

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Where to Watch Birds in Britain book from Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

 

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Double parachute hammock from Amnesty International 

 

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The Wild Flower Key - How to identify wild plants, trees and shrubs in Britain and Ireland from Royal Horticultural Society 

 

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Go... field compass from RSPB 

 

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The National Trust have some great outdoor guides to different regions around the UK, like this one for The Yorkshire Dales 

 

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Ghillie kettle from Friends of the Earth 

 

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Swedish coco shell firelighters from Friends of the Earth 

 

 

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 Hand painted enamel bowl from Amnesty International

 

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 The Camping Cookbook by Annie Bell from Friends of the Earth

 

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Wonderbag portable camping slow cooker, complete with recipe booklet, from the WWF

 

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Yellowstone 4 piece camping cutlery set from the Scout Shop

 

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 Mobile phone solar charger from the WWF 

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 Eco wind up lantern from the National Trust

 

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 To make the most of your camping experience why not book yourself on the Bushcraft survival skills course run by The Royal Parks Foundation!