Cooking and cool boxes
Camp cooking is easier with the right amount of gas and a cool box that stays cold. Here's how much to take, how to keep food cold, and the rules on fires and BBQs.
Calculators
Camping gas calculator
Example: Take 3 × 220 g of gas (581 g with spare)
Guides
Camping gas guide: types, sizes and how much
Butane, propane and mixed camping gas explained, the main cartridge and cylinder types, how they cope in the cold, and how to work out how much to take.
Carbon monoxide and camping
Why stoves, BBQs, gas heaters and lanterns must never go inside a tent, awning or porch, the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, and what to do.
Campfires and fire pits: the rules
Campfires and fire pits: the rules: calm, practical help for UK families and first-timers, from the Canvasdale team.
Camping cooking for families
Camping cooking for families: calm, practical help for UK families and first-timers, from the Canvasdale team.
Electric cool boxes explained
Electric cool boxes explained: calm, practical help for UK families and first-timers, from the Canvasdale team.
How much water to take camping
How much water to take camping: calm, practical help for UK families and first-timers, from the Canvasdale team.
How to keep a cool box cold
How to keep a cool box cold: calm, practical help for UK families and first-timers, from the Canvasdale team.