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This is our pinned positivity thread. Drop one thing — no matter how small — that made your last trip brilliant: a sunrise, a kind pitch neighbour, a perfect mug of tea by the fire. Be kind, be useful, lift others up. No question is silly. We're all learning the trail together.

Admin·Apr 22

A sunrise. A bacon butty. The dog asleep on the picnic blanket. Whatever made the moment, share a photo and one sentence. These get re-featured on our Instagram and our Trip Wall every Friday (with credit). The kindest, most useful camping photos in the country, all in one place.

One site. One reason. Could be the view, the owners, the showers (yes, really), the quiet, the firepit policy, or a memory you can't shake. We'll round up the ten most-mentioned sites at the end of each month and feature them on the Campfire Wall 🏕️ Drop yours below.

British camping = unpredictable weather. Share the jacket, base layer, fleece, waterproof, or boot that's seen you through a soggy Lake District or a wind-blasted Pembrokeshire night. Especially keen to hear from: families with little ones, dog walkers, and anyone who camps year-round. Let's build a kit list that actually works.

Whether it's a £8 head torch that's lasted 5 years or a £90 tent peg set that saved your weekend in 50mph winds, drop your favourite under-£100 kit below. Bonus points for: what made you buy it, how long you've had it, and would you buy it again? No affiliate links please — we're keeping it honest.

Big welcome to our newest partner — **Dulas Glamping** in the Powys hills near Machynlleth, run direct by owner **Pippa**. **What you get:** - One single enclosed pitch — your own private 0.2-acre field (52m × 17.5m at widest, 5.5m at narrowest) - Private flushing toilet, private electric shower, Belfast sink with hot water - Kitchen cupboard: fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, spare electric socket - Pet friendly, on-site owner, open ALL year round - Main season runs 31 March → 1 October **Direct booking — no platform commission, no fees:** - 📞 WhatsApp Pippa: 07854 264 245 - 📧 dulastent@outlook.com ⭐🔥 **Enclosed camping pitch release date — everyone can book from Saturday 20 June 2026, 12 noon UK** 🔥⭐ Set your alarm 🔔 — it's a single-pitch site, expected to fill fast. 👉 See the listing: https://camp-compass.uk/campsites/cs_direct_dulas_glamping Drop a reply if you've stayed before — would love to hear how you found it!

Admin·Jun 2

Learnt by getting it wrong? That's the best teacher. Drop your hard-won tip below — pitching in wind, drying a sodden tent, keeping a campervan condensation-free, lighting a fire in drizzle. Pass it on.

Admin·Apr 29

Today's the day — CampCompass UK is officially open! 22,000+ UK campsites · one app · one tap to compare prices, facilities, dog policies, electric hookup, the lot. Everyone signing up today gets 14 days of Pro on us — weather alerts, AI packing lists, Camper AI chat, the works. Cancel anytime in one tap. 👉 https://camp-compass.uk Drop a comment with where you're camping next 👇 and tag every camping mate you know. Let's fill the map together.

Admin·May 31

Pitched in the rain and stayed dry? Bagged a Munro? First solo night? Got the kids to sleep before 10? Big or tiny — celebrate it here. Then go give someone else a kudos for theirs.

Admin·Apr 29

Tired of seeing the same five sites at the top of every list? Tell us about a quiet, well-kept campsite you genuinely love — the kind you nearly don't want to share.

Admin·Apr 29

We all see 'dogs welcome' on websites — but which sites genuinely cater for dogs? Off-lead fields, water bowls at reception, stiles you can lift a dog over. Share the keepers.

Admin·Apr 29

Going alone for the first time can feel huge. Old hands: what would you tell a nervous first-timer? Newbies: ask anything. No question too small.

Admin·Apr 29

Wheelchair access, level pitches, accessible toilets, hearing-loop reception — the field is patchy. If you've found a site that genuinely got it right, please name it. This thread is here to make camping easier for everyone.

Admin·Apr 29

Good showers? Toddler-safe pitches? A play park or just lots of space to run? Share what's worked for your family and what to avoid.

Admin·Apr 29

Wild camping or remote pitching? Talk to us about safety: maps, comms, first-aid, what you do if the weather turns. Beginners welcome — every question is a good question.

Admin·Apr 29

From a £4 trangia firelighter to a £400 sleeping mat — share the unsung hero of your kit list. Honest reviews, no affiliate links, just real-life favourites.

Admin·Apr 29

Plotting your next adventure? Drop the dates, the region you're eyeing, and what you'd love help with — pitch picks, campsite shortlists, drive routes, or just the weather outlook. Someone here will have been.

Admin·Apr 29

New to the Campfire? Pop a hello below — share your favourite spot, your camping style (tent, van, glamping), and what brought you here. Real names not required, kindness is.

Admin·Apr 29