Where to camp

The wait is over, where do you want to go camping? While following your country’s COVID guidelines, choose your location. Perhaps a forest, in the mountains or by the coast. Once you have your location it’s time to plan your adventure.

What activities are in the area you are camping in? Are there hiking routes, places to ride your bike or maybe a river where you could canoe down? Make sure your location meets the needs of what you want to get out of your trip. Also consider what the weather could be as this can change your activities.

The next thing to consider is finding the perfect camping spot. The beauty of a TentBox is the simplicity. You can camp wherever you can park your car!

If you’re feeling adventurous and fancy a bit of wild camping, a great app that TentBox like to use for the UK is called ‘park4night’. It has thousands of spots across the UK where you can park up and sleep for the night. Don’t forget to choose somewhere with epic views, as all their TentBox models have large windows and elevated views, which are perfect to wake up to!

If you fancy a warm shower, over washing in lakes or rivers, then there is nothing better than visiting a traditional campsite! Campsites are super-friendly places, and great to meet likeminded people. So why not open up Google maps and pick one at random and see where it takes you?

Making the most of your trip

You have your location, the kit is ready. How are you going to ensure this adventure is the best it can be?

A tip from TentBox – definitely consider wild swimming! It’s a great activity to base your trip around and you can take advantage of lakes, rivers and coastlines. Not only is it a great way to stay clean physically, but the mental health benefits of having a cold dip are now becoming more widely understood. There is nothing better than a dip in a refreshing body of water after a long day of hiking, followed by a nice meal inside a cosy TentBox! It’s always important to remain safe while swimming though, so always take the necessary precautions.

Osprey’s top tip is plan an epic hiking adventure. Fully explore the new sites and nature surrounding you. Look up exciting routes online, there’s sure to be plenty to explore. A map is essential to making sure you don’t miss those key beauty spots. Take a look at our ‘Introduction to Map Reading with OS Maps’ to sharpen your navigating skills.