Top Camping Tips by Julia Bradbury
We were honoured to have UK TV presenter, broadcaster and outdoor advocate, Julia Bradbury, visit our stand at the October Birmingham NEC show.
And, as Julia is the President of the Camping and Caravanning Club, we took the opportunity to ask her ten questions about her camping life.
What benefits do you think families can draw from outdoor life?
The list is endless and I could bang on for hours and hours but to me camping isn't all about the actual camping, it’s about finding a beautiful outdoor location that you feel happy in and you think differently when you have an entirely new set of functions to perform and there is a freedom away from the routines at home.
Where is your favourite area in the UK for camping?
I am always drawn back to the Lake District, as it has something for everyone and the setting for the Camping and Caravanning Club Site in Keswick is breathtaking.
What do you look for in a campsite and have you any favourite sites?
Cleanliness is always key, especially the loos!
What is your best family camp/camping experience to date?
As Matt Baker (fellow TV presenter) is godfather to one of my twin girls, I would count him as family and one of the funniest experiences I had was camping with him in the New Forest when he appeared wearing a duvet onesie in bright red. He looked hilarious!
What is your favourite camping pastime and why?
Sitting round the fire with the kids eating s’mores. See Julia's s'more recipe here.
Julia Bradbury's 'The Outdoor Guide'
What are your considerations when choosing gear?
Functional, trendy and where possible environment friendly.
What cannot you do without when camping?
Chocolate!
What is your family luxury?
Anything to keep me warm! I go by the three W’s:
• Waterproofs
• Warm clothes
• Wet wipes!
What do your children enjoy most about outdoor life and camping?
Camping can be enjoyed in many guises, even in the back garden where the kids can enjoy a taste of independence while under the watchful eye of mum and dad from the house. I remember those days well!
What advice would you offer other family campers?
Invest in a good camping mattress. A good sleep makes a good camping trip.
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- Deep profile 3D shape for ultimate comfort
- Lightweight and durable polyester pongee
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Classic Double
- 185 x 130 x 20 cm
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- Easy operating valve
- Soft top fabric
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Classic Double Two Chamber
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- Easy operating valve
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Classic w/ Pillow & Pump Single
- 185 x 70 x 20 cm
- Double seal valve
- Easy operating valve
- Built-in foot pump
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Excellent Double
- 200 x 135 x 30 cm
- Double seal valve
- Easy operating valve
- Comes in a practical carrybag
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Excellent King
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- Double seal valve
- Easy operating valve
- Comes in a practical carrybag
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- Ultra soft polyester pongee with stretch TPU core
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Dreamcatcher Double 5.0 cm
- 195 x 120 x 5 cm
- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Wave-shaped foam for comfort and volume reduction
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- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Wave-shaped foam for comfort and volume reduction
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- Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Wave-shaped foam for comfort and volume reduction
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- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
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Dreamhaven Double 10.0 cm
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Dreamboat Double 12.0 cm
- 200 x 140 x 12 cm
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Dreamboat Double 7.5 cm
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- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Extra large foam cavities enhances comfort while reducing packed size and weight
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Dreamboat Single 16.0 cm
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- Unique heat regulating foam construction for optimum year-round comfort
- Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Extra large foam cavities enhances comfort while reducing packed size and weight
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Dreamcatcher Campervan 5.0 cm
- Designed to fit VW van conversion and similar
- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Wave-shaped foam for comfort and volume reduction
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Sleepin Double 5.0 cm
- 183 x 120 x 5 cm
- Double Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Carrybag included
- PFC free
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Sleepin Single 3.0 cm
- 183 x 51 x 3 cm
- Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Carrybag included
- PFC free
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Sleepin Single 7.5 cm
- 183 x 63 x 7.5 cm
- Flat High-Flow valve enhances air flow
- Carrybag included
- PFC free
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Dreamboat Campercar
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