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Best camping pillows of 2024: Inflatable and ultralight options tried and tested

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Sleeping in the great outdoors will always be an unforgettable experience and the kind of holiday more Brits have enjoyed off the back of the pandemic.

Figures from analyst Mintel found that 16.7 million of us went on a camping or caravanning trip in 2022, so there must be something in it - right?

The key to comfortable al fresco living is to be prepared. With the right pieces of kit, you can be as comfortable as you’d be sleeping in your own bed.

As well as a good tent with plenty of space for all your things, including headroom so you can stretch and stand, investing in a camp bed will up the comfort levels.

If you’re planning to do more camping in the future, a decent is non-negotiable. This being the UK, you’re better off and investing in a if there’s a heatwave. Similarly, add blankets for delicious cosiness when sleeping under the stars: remember that the countryside often feels much colder than the city at night with no buildings nearby to provide warmth or a windbreak.

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