Carry on camping: all the kit you need

Let\'s go camping

Exchange rates and the trend for all things nostalgic have made camping fashionable once more. To enhance your ‘Nuts in May\' experience, we\'ve found all you\'ll need for a weekend under canvas.

These boots are made for camping

Wellies are a necessity if you\'re planning a UK trip - so first stop for a fabulous selection of colourful gumboots is Joules, the website ‘where country meets fashion.\'

Star-print wellies, £32, 3-8, www.joulesclothing.com

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Stormy weather

And a waterproof \'s not a bad idea too. This handy jacket from North Face is completely waterproof, breathable and packs away into its own pocket, allowing a bit more room in the rucksack for the Kendal Mint Cake!

North Face waterproof jacket, £74.99 - save £15 with the special web promotion at www.blacks.co.uk

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On the right track

Merrell\'s ergonomically designed rucksack has an organisational zone that\'s plenty big enough for a mobile phone, GPS system, map and guidebook. No chance of getting lost, then.

Rucksack, £45, Merrell, 020 7860 0100

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Hip flask

Save energy and keep the Earl Grey warm by making room in the backpack for a shiny new vacuum flask.

Vacuum flask, £12, www.marksandspencer.com

What\'s cooking?

The Primus EtaPower stove can boil a pan of water in four minutes flat, is fuel efficient and environmentally friendly too. And if that\'s not enough, it comes with a whole host of accessories, including a windshield, pots and pans and a carry bag.

Primus EtaPower stove, £84.99, www.blacks.co.uk

Dib, dib, dib

Be prepared, as they say in the Girl Guides, by packing a pocket-size, multitool. This nifty little number has a handy selection of knives, pliers and an oh-so-important bottle opener.

Camping multi tool, £9.50, www.marksandspencer.com

Anyone for tennis?

In the mood for some exertion outside your tent? Try not to dwell on the Babs Windsor\'s Carry On Camping wardrobe malfunction and focus instead on the fact that a spot of exercise in the great outdoors will be just the tonic.

Jumbo tennis set, £15, www.bhs.co.uk

The latest accessory

Make any campsite look pretty by accessorising with some vintage-style bunting. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face even if it\'s tipping it down.

Vintage bunting, £12,  www.bhs.co.uk

Click here for how to make your own bunting

Do sit down

Then sit back, kick off the wellies and admire the view. Oh and have you noticed that this lightweight chair has a handy drinks holder?

Lightweight ‘Lazy Chair,\' £19.99, www.joulesclothing.com

Cool it

Keep those cheeky beverages at just the right temperature in this cute cooler bag from Bhs.

Cooler bag, £12, www.bhs.co.uk

Snuggle up

A decent sleeping bag really is a camper\'s best friend. So it\'s worth spending money on a lightweight, breathable design with a small pack size and a compression sack (that\'s the bag it\'s rolled up in, to you and me!)

Global 1100 sleeping bag, £64.99, by Karrimor from www.blacks.co.uk

Shine a light

For that obligatory trip to the toilet in the middle of the night, a dynamo lantern will help light the way. No batteries required, simply wind it up for one minute (for 30 mins of power).

Dynamo lantern, £7.95, www.mujionline.co.uk

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