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Q: Where can I find wholesale suppliers of walking/camping equipment in the UK ?
I am looking for suppliers of things like compasses, lightweight camping stoves, utensils etc. I have spent DAYS trawling the internet but all I can find are wholesaler ‘directories’ which turn out to be scams, and lists of wholesalers with none selling camping/walking equipment. I have also tried Yellow Pages and trade magazines, but to no avail. I know these wholesalers must exist and any help in finding them would be much appreciated.

Thanks

A: You can do online research and evaluate the possible suppliers of walking/camping in UK or try http://www.hellotrade.com/proteam/ a wholesale suppliers of all kinds of camping products.

Q: I am looking for a cheap discount camping equipment store in birmingham uk anyone know where i can find one?
Hi there planning on going camping in august with friends and am looking for somewhere cheap in birmingham england to get the basics from including tent possibly i have tried the usual places but am looking for other suggestions many thanks

A: I have had a similar problem myself, living in Birmingham, its not exactly the most outdoor friendly place to live, is it?

Options are quite limited, but here you go.

There is Millets on Union Street (near Boots) – its a shame you ask now because they have just had a cracking 25% of all purchases over £50, refitted my entire kit from this. However they also have 10% discount for people pretending to be a student or D of E, Iv never been asked to show my student ID (although I am). Either way, they always have some kind of sale on and well worth a look through the sale catalogs at the door. I just bought an ultralight tent and sleeping bag for less than £70 (thats ULTRA light!)

There is also Blacks, near the the churchyard in the city. This is the same company as Millets, but they run seperate offers, slightly more serious outdoor gear as well. Still 10% off for students etc, but also a 20% discount on all purchases online at the moment!

There is Cotswolds, on new street. VERY good suppliers of outdoor gear, they have everything you could ever needs, but I sense that it is more price that you are looking for… not ultralightweight tent cord… lol.

Unusually… there is the pound shop, opposite Millets, they sell a few items that are good for minor things.. although obviously not the essential boot/bag/tent combo.

Argos is a good choice, but the information they provide is often a little pants. But if you dont care how much something weights and dont mind about limited variety, they are a good bet.

Tescos – dont just look in the big shops, pick up one of the freely available Tesco Direct catalogs, some really good cheap as chips camping gear, you can also order stuff over the net or phone and collect it a day or so later from the Tescos store in five ways etc.

Seeing as you have plenty of time to wait for your gear (august) Another option is to look through Millets/Blacks/Cotswolds and then order the same thing from Amazon… some really good stuff cheap on there, but remember to take sales and delivery into account… Millets may still be cheaper!

Without being specific over what you are looking for, thats about as much information as I can provide!

If you need any more information, let me know… as far as camping/walking gear or information living in Birmingham… not much I cant tell you! =D

Q: Does anyone know of a place in the UK where you can hire tents & camping equipment?
Not tents which are already pitched for you (as in Eurocamp) but ones which you hire and take with you.

A: You should be able to find what you need at this tent2hire site…

http://www.tent2hire.co.uk/

Good luck!

Q: Import duty and VAT for camping equipment from US to UK?
If i buy a tent for $160 plus shipping, how much will i get stung for when it reaches old blighty?

A: Don’t forget that the Post Office / Parcelforce also usually change their own “handling fee” as well, in addition to customs duty and VAT. This handling fee, as from April 2007 is £8.

According to the HMRC website’s guide for International Post users the customs duty rate is 3.5% of the value of the item being imported, therefore:

160 US$ = approx £80

3.5% of £80 = £2.80
Royal Mail Handling Fee = £8.00
VAT on £90.80 at 17.5% = £15.89

Total Payable = something in the order of £26.69

You’ll pay VAT on the shipping costs as well usually, which will bump it up even more!

Q: When camping in France is the electric hookup equipment the same as in the UK?
Do you need a different plug at the end for instance?

A: In continental Europe you need a 2 pin continental plug (they look like shaver plugs) but they still run between 220V and 240V the same as in the UK.

You will need to buy an adapter plug in an electrical shop.

I think they cost between about 5 and ten pounds.

Q: Did you enjoy your UK camping holiday this year?
We had two Somerset and Norfolk and were lucky to have good weather mostly, not such a Relaxing holiday, with 2 children, how was yours and what camping equipment did you wish you had, had.

A: It was rather wet, and rather windy, and the tent broke, but it was good lol.

Q: What do you need to go camping in the UK?
I need to know what equipment and permits would be needed to go camping in the UK. We are planning to find an area to camp for about a week completely isolated. During this time we are hoping to fish, hunt for food i.e. rabbits, birds, etc. prepare and cook the food we catch and generally relax

A: This is everything you need dude, it helped me…

http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm

Q: Whats the minimum weight and equipment for single person camping ?
Please could I have some suggestions on weights for tent & other items I’d need for UK summer camping. Bear in mind I can’t carry much, weak heart. Obviously I’d need water, food too. eg 3 nights.

A: How much do you have to spend and how many compromises are you willing to make with a little comforts.

For example, you can take cutlery from the kitchen draw and that is there and no extra costs, or you can but a titanium cutlery set which weighs half the weight but costs £10. So there is a compromise between weight and cost.

For a single person tent you can get some weighing 1kg (http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/Superlite_Tents/Laser_Photon_GREEN.html), for £330 on that web site. Sleeping bag – again you can get them at about 1kg (that’s for a summer bag, so no good for winter camping) (http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Vango_Venom_225_Down_Sleeping_Bag.html – same weight as the tent, £70 from that web site).

So far 1 1/2 kg. Then you can find a ruck sac – try looking at the OMM range of equipment – all light weight and they do things like waterproofs as well.

I think that’s the basics you need – some shelter and something to carry it all in.

Now comes choices of comfort and what you can stand. For example, you can buy a camping mat to make your sleep more comfortable, but you don’t have to. You can take 3 t shirts with you (no spares so if one gets soaked you might have to wear one for 2 days and be prepared for people to avoid you until you change).

What to eat is a big weight thing. If you can cook cleverly you can take 1 pan with you and a small burner – about 1kg and eat out of the pan rather than take a plate. That can save weight.

The next largest weight is food itself. You can save loads by taking dehydrated food but you need to get a source of water. Depending where you go you can often find water. The further away from people you are the better the water is and you can generally drink stream water in the hills.

Overall with some thought and going to the basics and nothing more I think you can manage 3 days on 10kg. You might have to spend some cash to achieve that but you can do it.

Q: We are wanting to take are dogs camping for the first time in the UK?
We have to large young dogs and we have never been camping before.We have been resaerching tents and equipment.Can anyone give us any advice.We are worried if we go out and leave them pegged up them might escape.Also we do not know if they will bark when we are not around.Any advice would be helpfull.:-)

A: Long answer warning sorry!:)

We camp very reguarly with our dog, the camping grounds we use, welcome pets, but they must be on lead at all times. Rather than pegging chains or ropes up (in most of the grounds we use it is very sandy so i dont like to rely on pegging) we carry a 20 foot wire dog run, which is clipped of either end to strong trees, we run katos lead through the run wire and clip him to the lead. (we have found this to be a good way too, as then there is less chance of tangled ropes and chains)

Water, even if you know that the water is generally OK, we carry home water for the dog, past experiences have taught us that even if the water is clean, it still has upset the dogs tummy and gave him a small bout of the runnies.

Find out what wildlife/ insects/ plants are common in the area and prepare a puppy first aid kit according to this info. If you are going into a tick area treat your dog/s with one of the tick guards as per their instructions before leaving, and carry extra with you just incase reapplication is required. Tweezers are a really good thing to have in the first aid kit, just incase they do pick up a tick or hard to remove grass seed. Pressure bandages, lotions to sooth insect bites or irritating plant contact. We carry Katos brushes and combs with us and thoruoughly brush him at the end of each day, this gives us a chance to check him over to make sure he has not gathered up anything untoward in his skin or fur, we also at this time check all his feet pads to make sure there are no cuts or grazes that need seeing to before they get infected or too sore. (baby or small children socks are really good to protect dogs feet in harsh ground areas, we always carry a pair or two cheap ones just incase we need to protect his feet or need to keep a bandage on a sore foot)

We also carry a collapsable wire crate, which we put in the tent for sleeping in, this allows us to know that he is perfectly safe where he is, he is not going to come into contact with any of the wild night animals, and he is not free roaming in the tent risking ripping or escape.

We also carry one of the elevated trampoline beds, this is for 1. on hot days to keep air circulating around his whole body to help keep him cooler, and 2. to keep some of the creepy crawlies away from him when trying to rest through the day.

Given where we live and where we camp, we know that some very very hot days come through, so we do also carry for Kato a cooling vest, which can be charged by putting it in creek or sea water and then put on him to keep him comfortable on the really hot days. This has been a godsend item, and can make a world of diffrence in his comfort and safetey. If not a cooling vest or blanket a dampened towel can help to cool down a very hot dog too.

Carry extra leads and collars, just incase for some reason, one gets damaged or lost and make sure all vaccinations are up to date.

We also make a point of knowing where the closest vet is located, just incase we need to make a mad dash to use their services, maybe padantic in its thought, but I would rather be prepared than sorry i wasnt.

As far as barking goes, yes they may do particuarly on the first time, after all its diffrent its stimulating and can be exciting for a dog, particuarly if they see some wildlife.
We found the best way to atleast reduce this, was to put Kato at the back side of the camp site, we found that he felt a bit safer and more protected, if cars, tents and tarps were between him and any busy action. I would encourage you not to leave them too much the first time, until they get used to it and until you know how safe or not safe for alone dogs the area is. Where we go, there is no large wildlife that is a danger to the dogs, however the dogs can be a danger to the wildlife, so we ensure suitable protection and barrier is provided to protect the wild life.

Good luck with it, you will thoroughly enjoy your trip I promise, be open minded to it all, and be patient if dogs are a little put out by it this time, it only gets better as you all get used to it.

Q: Advice on buying camping equipment and recommended family camping sites.?
Hi, im looking to buy a couple of tents and would like some advice please. I am after purchasing a small light weight 3 person tent that could fit on the back of a motorbike for camping weekends. Also we are looking to purchase a family tent that would sleep 6. Any recommeded tents?

Are there any good camping shops / sites apart from millets.

Also can anyone recommend any good family freindly campsites in the UK.

Any advice on camping would be helpfull.

Cheers.

A: With over 40 years of camping experience I have found high tech tents [expensive] to be no better than a cheap one. Look for double sewn and sealed seams with a water proof bottom and a full fly. Preferably a 3 or 4 season tent. #1 rule never set your tent up in a dip or on ground lower than than the area around it. As in most things, experience is by far the best teacher. Each time you go camping you will find new things you need and others that you don’t. And the best part is you will have fun learning. Good luck and GO FOR IT!

Q: Is it possible to get to China from Uk, by walking?
Please serious replies.
I would like to know if it is possible, to walk from Cornwall, England, to Dover, swim across to France, then walk across Europe, to eventually pass through Russia, then into China.
I have no money, but have a passport, and some basic camping equipment.

A: Yes that´s what our ancestors did millions of years ago. With the tunnel connecting England and France, you dont need swimming.

Q: where can I find a travelling/camping/adventure equipment type shop in The Netherlands?
basically an equivalent of www.millets.co.uk.

Thanks

A: The equivalent of millets – well there are some small specialist retailers (but then not on the same scale as Millets and usually more expensive as they are specialists).

However I would say that it is best to go for one of the largest sports stores such as Perry Sport. In the stores I have visited, then they have this kind of gear (usually upstairs) Indeed, if you look at their website now, then they have tents on special offer http://www.perrysport.nl/ Here are the details for the one in Den Haag http://www.perrysport.nl/index.asp?strPageType=winkel&intWinkelID=14

Q: Charity needing tents/camping equipment?
i have a family tent, stove etc hardly used and wondered if there was a charity(uk) that i could donate them to?

A: You could try somone like the local Scout or Guide group – they do a lot of camping. Army cadet forces go camping too but get grants for their equipment.

Other charities might be someone like the Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance who use tents when providing first aid cover for events.

Not sure what other local charities you have down there but there are loads that would welcome the equipment

Q: UK outdoor goods seller?
Dear friends,
could you tell me which store ,wholesaler and companies are the best outdoors and camping goods seller?
i am doing something related to camping equipments, and marketing UK now,so it will be quite helpful to find the right person to contact. Thank you!

jack.chen81@yahoo.com
skype:jackchen1797

A: Do you mean the best for quality, service, number of stores, or even prettiest shop assistants? So many options

Try looking at Yell for outdor stores in Fort William and in Ambleside for telephone numbers

Q: Are there any campsites in the UK with tents already set up?
We want to go camping this summer and are wondering if there is anywhere in the UK which already has tents set up? We only have a small car and are unable to take all the equipment with us. We also do not want to buy everything unless we enjoy the ‘outdoor life’ as a family. Any recomendations?

A: Hey well im going camping with friends in a couple of weeks, and i only have a tiny car too! I bought a tent in argos last week, it packs away really small!! So thats not something to worry about. Its easy to put up too, i put it up, with a friend, to make sure it was ok and it was up in 15 mins max. Neither of us have ever put up a tent before either so that wasnt an issue. The tent wasnt expensive, so if worst came to worst, you could always leave it behind you. If you decide that you want to go real camping, somewhere with a fridge isnt gonna cut it! If a tent has power, it takes away the magic of camping, i think anyway. This way would be a lot cheaper than renting a tent too, so the money you save can be used to go out for meals, on a day trip etc. It just depends on what you really want from this holiday? Best of luck!

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