Cabanon tents right here in the UK!

Here at IBEX Camping we are delighted to be stockists for Cabanon having a special place in our hearts , Cabanon are the brand we started our family Camping Adventures with. As we approach Valentines Day we thought we'd share a few great facts about Cabanon tents and why we love the brand. Great Quality  tents designed to give many , many years of camping trips and just a little ecofriendly too having a much lower carbon footprint than other brands. 

So a little about the history of Cabanon Tents , established in 1959 Cabanon offer a range of Breathable and Waterproof Cotton Canvas frame tents , pyramid tents and Bell Tents too! 

The Cabanon Espace Tent is probably one of the most recognisable tents in the Cabanon range , very reminiscent of tents from years gone by , still going strong with a few up to date  enhancements such as the zipped in Groundsheet .... no draughts! 

We particularly love the design of the Cabanon Barbados tent , a 4 person Pyramid Style Tent with a small covered porch area ... the colours are great too! 

Just a little more Eco Friendly thanks to Cabanons low carbon footprint compared to other brands ... all of the components for each Cabanon tents are made in France with some fabrics being sourced from around Europe , Holland , Belgium and Germany. ... 80% of the Fabrics used in Cabanon Tents are made in France!  

So what about the frames .... all the Frames for each of the Cabanon tents are made in house by Cabanon. 

Each tent is handmade by skilled machinists in the Cabanon factory in Dunkerque , where they have a 10,000m² manufacturing site , once restrictions change we are very much looking forward to visiting Cabanon :) 

Being very much a 'handmade' company Cabanon have manufacturing schedules to ensure that the stock is available throughout the season , we are delighted to stock a core range from Cabanon Tentsright here at our premises in Little Paxton.  Some of the larger family tents especially the Cabanon Espace are ordered in just for you , with varying lead times throughout the season ... 

A tip from the Team @ IBEX Camping ... when choosing a larger Cabanon tent it may be worth thinking a little earlier to ensure we can pop your tent in the manufacturing schedule for you. 

Thinking of choosing a Cotton Canvas Cabanon tent there are a few useful points to bear in mind... Camping under cotton canvas is very different to Polyester , they have a much more  snug feel being a little more temperature regulating (warmer in cooder weather ...Cooler in warmer weather) they are a little more comforatble too!  It's always worth remembering that being cotton canvas they are heavier and larger in pack size than polyester equivalent tents ... also more importantly Cotton Canvas tents need to be pitched to dry  ... a larger enough garden or a friendly local campsite are needed if you have to pack down in the rain! 

Our friendly Family Team of Experienced Campers are always happy to answer any questions you may have to ensure you choose the correct tent for your next Camping Adventure. 

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How do I get my tent back in it's bag? - Tips from The Team @ IBEX Camping

Here at IBEX Camping we are well practiced at popping our tents back in their bags , particularly  with our tent hire service , we very often pitch and de pitch again too! 

So here are our tips for getting your tent packed safely back in it's bag ready for your next camping adventure! 

First things first - before you start your pack down make sure your tent is completly dry , the flysheet should feel dry as well as the guylines and guyline points , check your mud flaps too water can sometimes get trapped during your camping trip. If there's any sign of water leave to dry a little longer. Don't forget to unroll any window or door coverings 

While the outside of your tent is drying take a little time to check the inside too , check the edges of the groundsheet for any signs of trapped condensation. If you have internal poles - check underneath these too. Many tents are now pitch a one meaning that once you have popped your bedrooms in place you can leave them in for next time you use your tent. Don't forget to check underneath your bedrooms  condensation can sometimes get trapped under the bedrooms. Also check behind / inside any window or door coverings  that have been rolled up.

Once you're happy that your tent is completely dry inside and out , (if you need to leave the site don't worry just unpack and re pitch as soon as you can.) You can start your de pitch , check the inside of the tent thoroughly for forgotten gear ... we very often find torches in the bedroom pockets , another favourite hiding place is under the bedrooms. 

Start by unpegging  your guylines  , check the weather in very windy conditions we may leave some stabilising guylines in place ... we once nearly lost a Canvas Frame Tent over the cliff tops in Yorkshire!

Poled tents either Fibreglass or Steel , remove your poles working from the front or the back depending on any wind direction , try not to create a fabric kite :) we usually have someone picking up the poles as they are removed so we don't leave any behind! 

Inflatable poles deflate with the valves , when your flysheet is flat you can gently work along the poles to manually expel any remaining air from the poles , some stirrup pump also have a deflate mode to help remove any residual air. 

Sewn in Groundsheets are great but they do trap air when it comes to De pitch we always leave a door open or more than one in larger tents , this gives the air an escape route when folding.  So let's begin folding .... 

Start to unpeg your tent , again keep an eye on the weather if it's a little breezy simply leave a few holding pegs in place until you're ready to remove them.  Depending on the size of your tent , we would usually for larger tents start folding with the longest size , for vis a vis tunnel tents we usually start folding from the shorter edge 

For either method we start by folding a section of the Flysheet to the same width of the tent bag  and towards an open door - we then fold in sections from both sides of the tent to meet and foldover in the middle - we find that folding in 3 or 4 works best depending on the size of your tent. 

With each fold we carefully expel any excess air from the tent working towards the open door (s) once you have finished you should then be left with a folded tent the same width of the bag, One last gentle expel of air by pushing across the folded flysheet towards the open doorway and we're ready to start rolling. 

Roll your tent again towards the open doorway , once the tent has been rolled check that it's small enough to fit the bag by sliding over your rolled tent ... if it's too large you'll probably just need to roll again! once the tent bag fits over your rolled tent simply roll over the right way up zip or clip your bag closed. 

Don't forget to have a quick sweep of your pitch for poles ... we usually walk the outline of our pitching space too to check for pegs that we may have dropped or missed! 

Thank you for reading our blog post , these are just our little tips ... if you have any suggestions or have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice :) 

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BioLite CampStove 2+ - Make Electricity from Fire

We're delighted to have added the BioLite CampStove 2+ to the range for 2022. This ingenious little cooking device uses Thermoelectics to convert your Fire into Electricity.

Burns Biomass (Twigs, Sticks or Pellets ) Smokeless flames -  allowing you to cook your meals and Charge your gear! 

Other features we love ... comes complete with a 100 Lumen Flex Light , Firestarter and Stuffsack. 

With an on board Battery and Smart LED Dashboard the BioLite CampStove 2+ Features a USB Output! 

Boil 1lt of water in 4.5 minutes compact and lightweight the BioLite CampStove 2+ weighs just 935g and measures 12.7 x 21.0 cm when packed down. 

Take a look at how the BioLite CampStove 2+ Works - Supplied by BioLite 

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Double Loyalty Points @ IBEX Camping

We're starting the New Year with a Double Points event.  

Double Love2Camp Rewards! 

From Today , 10th January until the end of January we've doubled our Loyalty Point Value from 0.03p to 0.06p for every £1 you spend with us. Spending your points is simple ... you can spend as little or as much as you'd like. Your Loyalty points are ready to spend as soon as we have dispatced your order and there's no minimum spend! 

To receive your Loyalty rewards you just need to create an account with us when you shop , if you've shopped with us without an account we can simply send you a link to create an account. Our clever system will then automatically award your loyalty points for you. 

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Best Portable Table Top BBQ? The Campingaz® Attitude 2Go CV

The Campingaz® Attirude 2GoCV -Portable Gas Table Top Barbeque 

 Looking for a truly portable table top Barbeque? The Campingaz® Attitude 2Go CV is feature packed and uses Campngaz® CV470 Disposable Gas Cartridges  , supplied with a Hose and Regulator simply click / twist and your ready to use.  

The Campingaz® Attitude 2Go features gives steady regulated cooking thanks to the Campingaz® Blue flame technology ensuring that the cast iron enamelled grill gives even and manageable cooking ,  we love that the griddle has a 5 Year Warranty too. The Die Cast Aluminium Lid features a thermometer and can be used to  retain heat and provide convection cooking , the lid for the Campingaz® Attitude 2Go CV Lid has an extemely generous 10 year warranty too!  Easy to clean thanks to the front loaded removable grease tray allowing the quick and easy removal of cooking fats. The Campingaz® Attitude 2Go CV is fitted with a Piezo ignition , simply click to light without the need for matches! 

Operating from CV470 Disposible Gas Canisters readily available makes the Campingaz® Attitude 2Go extremely versatile and portable too! It's worth considering though that disposable gas canisters are a little more expensive per gram of gas than refilable gas Cylinders. (The Campingaz has a gas consumtion of 175g/h depending on conditions) A CV470 Contains 450g Gas giving an average  of 2.5 hours runtime from one Gas Canister... Disposable Gas Canisters are much more convenient - no large gas cylinder to store and space efficient for packing for your  camping trip or picnic! No Contract to sign or deposit to pay, 

A few facts and figures ... the Campingaz® Attitude 2Go CV  weighs 13kg and measures 59 x 52 x 36cm with the lid down , it has a generous cooking surface of 48 x 26cm giving 1200cm²  cooking area.  1 x 2.4 KW Stainless Steel Gas Burner 

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How to Hire a Tent for New Wine 2022

We're delighted to have New Wine at Peterborough Showground back in our diary for 2022. We've been incolved with events at Peterborough Arena since 2011 , previously Faith Camp , being the event that sparked our successful Tent Hire Side of the business. Our Family Team of experienced campers are delighted to offer ready pitched Tent Hire and camping equipment too , leaving you to arrive , enjoy and leave the depitch to us! 

Take the hassle out of pitching up ... We'd be delighted to quote for your family , group or individual tent hire at New Wine England 2022. Our Team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice and prepare your bespoke quotation , having camped with our own 4 children since 4 months old we have plenty of experience with the changing needs of family camping and are more than happy to share our words of wisdom :) Once you have booked and a little nearer the time we'll take your village host details and any specific requirements you may have , we'll then liaise with your unit Hosts onsite to ensure your Tent is perfectly pitched .... Having pitched at Peterborough Showground for quite a few years we are extremely familiar with the lay of the land and the bits to avoid! 

Choosing your equipment .... choosing the right tent can be a little difficult especially when you can walk through but we are always here to help , we can offer advice on sizing and the best combination of camping equipment to ensure you have the perfect stay at New Wine 2022. 

Never more than a phone call away .... our main base is located just a 20 minute drive from Peterborough Showground so we are just a short journey away should you need any assistance during your stay. Your tent and camping equipment will be supplied with everything you need to carry out your daily checks and we are only a phone call away. We are usually based at the Showground for the start, leave and changover days too! 

What about covid ...... well who'd have thought we'd still be thinking about COVID in January 2022? For all our 2021 Tent Hire bookings we introduced our safe hands booking policy and a new way of working for both our collected , pitched tent hire - following all the relevant guidelines and safety advice with our priority always being keeping everyone safe. For 2022 we'll be continuing this too ... we'll work closely with the Team at New Wine to ensure we also follow any safety advice or recommendations they may have alonside any government advice. 

Time to book .... due to the Covid outbreak we are more than happy to quote and then confirm your booking verbally , we aren't taking deposits until March at the earliest just in case things change. Once we are confident that New Wine will go ahead we'll be in touch to take final balances (No earlier than 14 days before your hire period starts)  and your pitching instructions too!   

We'd be deligted to quote for your Camping_adventure at New Wine , there's no commitment to book with us so if you'd like to know a little more we'd be delighted to  prepare a quotation for you.  Send us a Tent hire Quotation Request 

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The Best Waterproof Children's Rain Set? - Recycled , Waterproof and Playproof Too!

We're delighted to be adding Muddy Puddles to our range for Winter 2021. Specifically the Muddy Puddles Recycled Rainy Day Set - designed to be enjoyed in all weather even heavier rain. Plus it's made from Recycled Fabric too! A contrasting Childrens Jacket and Trouser set , with a unisex size and available in sizes 2-10 here at IBEX Camping.

With a h/h of 10,000 and taped seams the Muddy Puddles Rainy Day set is fully waterproof. With reflective detailing and zip pulls and elasticated cuffs , hem and hood your little one will be able to enjoy their outdoor adventures. 

The Muddy Puddle Rainy day set is unlined making it comfortable to wear over clothing , made from super soft PU allows for plenty of outdoor play with out restricted movement. 

Extremely popular amongst foest schools and outdoor learning settings , The Muddy Puddle Rainy Day set is machine washable! 

We love to support children's outdoor learning so if you are a Forest school , nursery or outdoor learning setting we'd be happy to offer a larger order discount. Just shopping for your own children ask us about our Forest School Discount. 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! Shop @ IBEX Camping

Which Gas Regulator , 5 of the most popular

If you've  purchased your new gas stove or cooker and now it's time to choose your gas and regulator we have a few tips to help you through the process.  

Your new gas appliance will usually need butane gas , this can be either Campingaz or Calor Gas they are both Butane  , the pro's and con's of either ... Calor can be a little cheaper to buy and can be a little more accessible here in the UK - Campingaz is great for when space is a consideration , their cylinders are available in 3 sizes and are a little more compact. Campingaz can be a little harder to get hold of here in the UK but much more widely available in Europe. 

Once you have chosen your gas it's time to select your regulator , here at IBEX Camping we have a great range of Gas Regulators for both campers and caravanners. Our main supplier is Contintental  Product Engineering based in Norfolk. Each carries the important EN16129 Approved. 

The most popular gas Regulators are the Continental R716-CG designed for use with Campingaz 901 , 904 and 907 gas cylinders 

The Continental R37SN Screw Fit Propane Regulator designed for use with calor and Flogas 3.9, 6, 11, 13, 15 and 47kg propane gas Cylinders 

The Continental R29b Bolt on Butane regulator designed to fit 4.5kg Calor Butane Cylinders 

For Caravaners we find the following regulators popular 

The Continental RC027P Clip on Propane Regultor designed for use with Calor Patio Gas 5 and 13kg Gas Cylinders and Flogas 10kg Gaslight Cylinders 

The Continental RC021B Clip on 21mm Butane Gas Regulator designed to be used with Calor 7 and 15kg Calor And Flogas 7 and 13kg Butane (Yellow Cylinders Only) 

Alway follow your manufacturers instructions and guidance, the team @ IBEX Camping are always happy to help if you have any questions or need a little advice. 

Can use disposible gas with my gas stove that requires refillable gas? the answer is yes , we now stock a IGT Gas regulatorA500i  that allows the use of screw fit disposible gas with your camping stove or appliance , it's worth remembering though that this isn't the most economical way to run your appliance.  Disposible gas canisters tend to hold around 400g making them a little costly for larger gas appliances. 

The most important thing to remember is that it's your chosen gas cylinder (must be compatible with your appliance) that determines your gas regulator. 

Don't forget your Gas hose and Jubilee Clips ... most camping gas appliances aren't supplied with these but they are readily avilable.  A gas spanner is really handy too for the Butane R29B and Propane R37SN 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! Shop @ IBEX Camping

3 Great Features of the Coleman® MacKenzie 6 Tent

We are delighted to be receiving our first 2021 shipment of the 

Coleman® MacKenzie 6 Tent today. 

Ideal for family camping or couples , the Coleman® MacKenzie 6 features Coleman's Patented Blackout Bedroom too! 

The Coleman® MacKenzie 6 is one of our most popular Hire tents and we've pitched many times for customers so we thought we'd let you know 3 of our favourite features .... 

One 

With it's partial Steel Frame , the Coleman® MacKenzie 6 is very stable, with the steel poles allowing for optimum use and headheight in the main living area of the tent , which is vis a vis style , the bedrooms sit either side of the central living space

Two 

For a 6 Person Tent , the Coleman® MacKenzie 6 has a great pitch size of just 600 x 320cm making it #pitchperfect for most standard campsite pitches throughout the UK. 

Three 

The Eyebrow canopy over the door is ideal for when the weather is a little wet , this feature stops the rain rolling off the roof and into the doorway! Great for a little sunshine shade too! 

Just a little something we noticed when pitching .... it is only the main bedroom area that features full blackout , the second smaller bedroom has blackout fabric on the sides but the roof and the top of the sides are a lighter fabric as it sits in the living area. 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! 

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What's New - Coleman Valdes Air Tent

We're delighted to share that our first shipment of 2021 tents is arriving from Coleman next week.  In this first shipment we'll be taking delivery of the Coleman Valdes 4XL Deluxe and the Valdes 6XL Deluxe , introduced in 2020 and extremely popular , especially the Valdes 4Xl Deluxe in 2020. 

We have also discoverd this week that the original Coleman Valdes Air Tent Range is being put on hold for 2021 , these great family tents were the first inflatable tent we added to our range and didn't disappoint.  We pitched them many times for our hire customers too! 

For 2021 Coleman are concentrating on The Valdes Deluxe range has a couple of new features that will takes the Valdes range to the next level ... so what's changed.... 

Both Models now feature a fully infllatable frame , gone have the fibreglass awning poles. 

The awning area is now fully enclosed , allowing you to create a dual zone living space , great for keeping the main living area of the tent free from muddy shoes and outdoor gear! 

The Side door features an eyebrow canopy , this is the only fibreglass pole on these new versions, a little but extremely useful feature - allows the door to be more easily used on wetter days and a little sun protection on warmer ones too! 

The Coleman Valdes 4XL Deluxe while having the same dimensions as the original Valdes 4 tent has extended living space thanks to the covered awning area , with a doorway too!

While the Valdes 6XL Deluxe is a little shorter 665cm compared to 740cm in total, we are still waiting to pitch but feel that this will probably feel like a much more in proportion version of the Valdes 6XL plus it makes the tent a little more Pitch Friendly too!

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice!

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ps... don't forget if you sign up to our Newsletter , you'll receive a 10% Discount code and earn Love2Camp loyalty points on your order too! 

4# New Tent Packages from Coleman for 2021!

2021 has seen the launch of Tent Accessories from Coleman , while in previous years they have tentitively offered a universal tent carpet , for 2021 they have launched a range of tent packages. Both BlackOut and Non BlackOut Bedrooms with Fibreglass poles , these tents are perfect for entry level camping or those looking for a great price on a full package ... perhaps just spontaneous weekend getaway campers! That's not to say that there is any compromise on quality , these new 2021 Tents offer many of the features loved by Coleman Campers! We've chosen 3 of these New Tents to offer as great value packaged for the 2021 season ..... 

The first is the Coleman Aspen 4 Tent , perfect fo a couple of family with younger children. The Aspen 4 has a great packsize of just 66 x 30 x 28cm and weighs just 15.3kg. Fibreglass poles and an eyebrow porch gives a little cover from the elements when leaving or entering the tent. With a Barrier free entrance too! The Apen 4 doesn't feature Coleman's BlackOut Bedroom , but remains the same spec as BlackOut Bedroom tents , with a H/H of 4000mm Fire Retardant and UV Protected Flysheet ... it's a great new colour too! We're offering the Aspen 4 tent on it's own or for a little extra ...less than the individual cost you can buy the Tent , Carpet and .... without a doubt the most useful tent accessory ... the footprint Groundsheet. 

The Second Tent we have chosen to offer is the Coleman Aspen 6l , again with a great new colourway. The Aspen 6l features an extended awning area ... with nice large windows on either side making this a really usable living space on sunny days and those not so too! The Aspen 6l would make a perfect starter tent for a family of new campers , sleeps up to 6 although for a longer break we'd suggest 4 is perfect to give a little extra living & Storage space. Versatile sleeping , one space that can be split 3 x 2 or 4 +2 or just one spacious bedroom! The Aspen 6l weighs just 25.5kg and has a pitch size of 625 x 410cm ... so pitch perfect too!  Buy the Tent alone or take a look at our great value tent package , there's nothing to pay until our stock arrives , and if you change your mind in between times that's fine too! 

The Third Tent we've chosen to offer as a great value Package from the New Coleman Tent Range is the Coleman Meadow 4l Blackout Tent , Simimlar in design to the Aspen but with a slightly different colourway. The Meadow 4l also features Coleman's Patented BlackOut Bedrooms - Blocks 99% of Daylight great for lightsleepers and camping with little ones. Fibreglass poles , extended awning area and barrier free entrance , the Meadow 4l is perfect for a couple or small family with younger children. 

The Forth Tent we are adding to our range is the Coleman Meadow 6l BlackOut featuring Coleman Patented BlackOut Bedrooms , one space that can sleep up to 6 , spaciuos living area and extended awning area too! The Meadow 6l weighs just 25.8kg and has a holdal size of just 75 x 39 x 39 perfect for the car boot. With a pitch size of 625 x 410 The Coleman Meadow 6l is pitch friendly ... will comfortably fit on most standard pitches without the need for any extra pitching fees.  

Our great value tent packages are avaialble while stocks last , our new stock will be arriving from Mid March  ... if you'd like to pre-order there's no upfront cost , we'll simply pop across an invoice when your orders ready to leave. 

Take Care , Stay safe 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! Shop @ IBEX Camping

The Coleman® Aspen™ 4 - A New 4 Person Tent for 2021

The Coleman Aspen 4 is new for 2021 , with a contemporary blue and lime colour . This 4 Man Tunnel Tent is ideal for First Time  Campers , couples and small families. Featuring a Barrier Free entrance the Aspen is ideal for camping with young children , no tripping on the main entrance to the tent! 

With a 4 person bedroom without BlackOut but with darker fabric and no see um mesh , the space can be used as one ... allowing for an extra large airbed or perfect for camping with little ones , need a little privacy ? The Bedroom can be easily transformed into 2 x 2 Berth with the removable dividing curtain.

We love the new colours , for a few years Coleman have leant towards green as their colour for their family tent range , this blue and lime makes a lovely change and has a contemprorary feel too! 

No compromise on the Hydrostatic Head either ... the Aspen has a generous 4000mm h/h making it completely waterproof. The Eyebrow porch gives a little extra rain protection over the front of the tent too! 

Weighing just 15.3kg and with a packsize or 66 x 30 x 28cm the Coleman Aspen 4 will pop in the car boot leaving plenty of room for your other camping essentials , great for storing at home too. 

Pitch Perfect , avoid extra campsite fees - with a pitch size of 410 x 370cm  it can be perfectly pitched on standard campsite pitches , staying at home - it's a great size for the garden as well. 

We are looking forward to pitching the Aspen a little later in the season , being a tunnel tent we're sure it will popular this season , one of the simplest tent designs to pitch , checkout our product page for Coleman's Pitching Video. 

Great value , we are delighted to be able to offer the Coleman® Aspen ™ 4 as a tent package comprising the Tent , Carpet and Footprint _ New for 2021.  You can also pre-order for no paymnent , we'll pop over an invoice when your tent is ready to leave us!

The Coleman Aspen 4 will be arriving with us towards the end of February / Early March , we'd be delighted to take your pre-order with nothing to pay until your tent or tent package is with us and ready to leave , we'll also upgrade your delivery to Parcelforce 24 at no extra charge :) 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! 

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Charity Event - Win a Ghillie Kettle & Help Sue Ryder

We're giving away an Adventure Ghillie Kettle to help raise much needed funds for Sue Ryder Charity , this will be our third charity giveaway during lockdown. 

We've chosen the Ghillie Kettle as it's one of our most popular gifts for the festive season , perfect to give to a loved one or enjoy yourself in the garden. 

To enter our competition simply pop over to our Just Giving page and make a donation , your donation goes straight to Sue Ryder. We'll be making our draw on Thursday 26th November , the good old fashioned way from the hat! 

We haven't set a minimum donation, but Just Giving have a minimum donation value of £2. Our competition is open to over 18's. 

Thank you so much for donating , good luck! 

For more information on our Charity Events Click Here 

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3 Inspiring Childrens Books, Nature & Wildlife books make great gifts too!

We're delighted to have added a range of books to the website , for all the family , Childrens books and a few guide books too! We think that sometimes it's just nice to put the technology down and pick up a book. Camping and Outdoor books make great gifts too! 

Inspire little ones and engage in nature with our collection of  Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris books , Award winning and critically acclaimed The Lost Words and just published The Spell Songs. As well as our first book to the collection ,The Lost Words - Spell Songs by Robert Macfarlane , Jackie Morris and Folk by  the Oak with a CD too! 

The Lost Words has been critically acclaimed and award winning , published in 2017 and available from IBEX Camping as a Hardback Book , The Lost Words is beautifully illustrated nature inspired book of poetry , words lost from childrens lives such as bramble , otter , dandelion plus many more. The Lost Words has taken
root in many schools throughout the UK. 

' A joyful celebration in art and word of nearby nature and it's wonders'

The Lost Spells , is the second book from Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris published in October 2020 a magical , inspiring compilation of spells , conjurings , charms , tongue-twisters , blessings and lullabies created to be spoken aloud , moving joyfull and funny to engage young readers in the nature around us.  

' This book of spells to be spoken aloud. Here you will find conjurings , charms spells that protect and spells that protest , tongue-twisters, blessings, lullabies and psalms..... '

Published in July 2019 , The Lost Words : Spell Songs , a mutlimedia hardback book and CD by Robert Macfarlane , Jackie Morris and the talents of the Folk By The Oak.  Perfect for all ages , The Lost Words Spell Songs comprises of a beautifully presented book with spells from Robert Macfarlane and illustrations by Jackie Morris , with a musical compilation created by 8 award winning folk Musicians. The perfect gift for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts!

'Spell Songs is a musical evocation of The Lost Words: A Spell Book and a creative collaboration between its authors, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, and eight remarkable musicians who engage deeply with landscape and nature. Together they have created a mixed media presentation combining a highly acclaimed new album accompanied by new spells from Robert Macfarlane and sumptuous new artwork by Jackie Morris.'

Books  make great gifts too! why not add one to your little ones

  Christmas Gifts this year!

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2021 discover Tent Hire , Our Family Team Creating Camping Adventures

With Summer of 2020 being a little not quite as we expected , we worked hard to ensure that we were still able to offer our Tent Hire Service .  It took a little time , to make sure we had everything in place to keep everyone safe , but we finally got clearance from our insurance company during July.  And were delighted to be able to offer Tent Hire for the last few months of the season. 

We are looking forward to a busy 2021 season. We'll also be celebrating 10 years of Tent Hire with very fond memories of our first 'tentative' no pun intended :) year at a much loved event! 

For the 2021 Season ....We have introduced our Safe hands booking policy  just in case things are still a little unsettled still. Your booking is in completely safe hands ... If you need to cancel for any COVID related reason or due to local or national restrictions we will be issuing a full refund of any payments received.

Why we started our tent hire service .... Being  family campers ourselves  we understand that trying camping may be a little daunting ... will everyone sleep ... will we like it ... how much will it cost.... So we launched our Tent hire Service, giving families a great way to try camping without the initial what can sometimes be a costly investment and to make sure everyone is enjoys.... not that we think there is any doubt :) 

As we took a look at the service we decided we wanted to go a little further and  introduced Try Before You Buy if you do love camping and decide to buy a tent , we're more than happy to deduct your daily hire charges from the price of your new tent - A great way to try before you buy too! 

I'd like to try camping in the back garden..... #Gardamping 

Inspired by Summer 2020... if you  would love to try a little #gardamping or back garden camping .... we're reducing our minimum hire period to 2 days so you can enjoy an overnight camp out in your back garden , a great place to try camping for the first time too!  The perfect opportunity to engage little ones in nature close to home. 

 Where do I get my hire tent from , you are more than welcome to come and collect your hire tent from us  @ IBEX Camping in Little Paxton , Cambridgeshire  or we can deliver to your home address or campsite address too!  

 I've never pitched a tent before, your tent will come with a full set of instructions. If your collecting in person we talk you through the pitching of your tent and answer any questions you may have. If we're delivering we are more than happy to answer any questions , our team will always ensure that your hire tent meets your requirements ... we're always on the end of the phone to offer advice. 

We can pitch too.....  We have missed pitching tents this summer and are really looking forward to resuming our pitching service in 2021 , our experienced family team are able to pitch locally within a 40 mile radius or a little further afield for group bookings or weddings , events etc ... 

As the years have gone buy we have adapted our tent hire service to suit all camping adventures  so whether you’re planning your first camping trip with the family, a group get together, wedding, and sporting event or anything else we'd be more than happy to pop together a bespoke quotation for you. Our Family team of experienced campers will create the perfect bespoke package for your event. 

Popping over to Cambridgeshire or Camping locally, we work with several local campsites you can collect your tent from us or we can pitch too ready for your arrival at site, then simply leave and we'll pop back to de pitch. We are working over the winter months with Top End Campsite, Little Stoughton to offer ready pitched Bell tent hire too! 

Can I hire any tent.... We are delighted to be able to offer a full range of Tents to Hire from backpacking tents to Family inflatable tent and everything in between we are also delighted to offer Bell Tent Hire for something a little different ... we are looking forward to adding Cabanon to the range in 2021 too!  We also offer a full range of Camping Equipment to hire , from beds to lights and everything in between!

Why hire a tent....  Our hire tents set off on their camping adventures for many reasons , new campers wanting to try before they buy , campers who don't want to store the tent and equipment , family groups so everyone can enjoy the camping experience as well as group bookings or weddings , sporting events and many more ...Finally but by no means least is a world where we are all trying to be careful about our choices and help save the environment , Hiring a tent is a great way to help a little by  not having unused tents and equipment stored and then disposed of.

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If you have any questions about our Tent hire Service, we'd be delighted to help. We look forward to helping plan your next #Camping_Adventure 

 We just wanted to reassure you that we are taking all the safety measures and precautions necessary in response to COVID19 and will continue to monitor the situation carefully over the Winter months. 

Thank you for reading this post, our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! 

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#FeastOutdoors - enjoy your garden in the winter too!

As we all settle into our 4 week lockdown , here at IBEX Camping we thought we'd share some of our great products that can be enjoyed in the garden during the Autumn / Winter months too ... a great way to extend your enjoyment of the garden. 

In recent days our enquiries for Coleman Event Shelter spares have increased a little , we are wondering if perhaps customers are planning a little out of season use. Always remember your Coleman Event Shelter is designed for occasional use and long periods of use in the garden may deteriorate the Flysheet over time , they are readily available to buy as spares and reasonably priced too! The Coleman Deluxe Event Shelter offers a little more protection being Waterproof & steel Poles , we would always recommend taking your event shelter down between uses.

Your garden is a great place to enjoy any time of the year , cosy up around a fire table in the evenings with one of Netherton Foundry's Pure Iron Fire Tables , available in 2 sizes and arriving very soon at IBEX Camping 

Enjoy a little outdoor feasting with an Netherton Foundry  outdoor hob , or chapa table both from Netherton Foundry and made from Pure Iron too! Built to last and give many years of use. Or why not an outdoor tagine , all made in the UK , with either a hand thrown and decorated Netherton Foundry Outdoor Tagine with ceramic tagine top or Netherton Foundry Outdoor Tagine hand spun copper tagine top , these make a lovely gift too!  The Netherton Foundry Chapa  is available as a solid top table ... great for the stove top too! makes perfect english muffins ..... tried and tested by the team @ IBEX Camping or with a The Netherton Foundry  Chapa BBQ top to give a more traditional chargrill effect to your food , combine with a Chapa fire table to protect your grass. The Netherton Foundry Outdoor Hob lasts for up to 4 hours from one single fill of charcoal , with a grid top you can cook directly on top too! stays warm for up to 7 hours , the Netherton Foundry Outdoor Hob is also the base for the Outdoor Tagine too. 

A little chilly to cook outdoors? why not enjoy a hot chocolate with a Ghillie Kettle , available in 3 size and made in the UK the ghillie kettle is incredibly popular amongst forest school establishments and give an opportunity for the whole family to engage in nature a little while enjoying a hot chocolate! Which size should you choose? out most popular size is the  1.5l Adventurer Ghillie Kettle with the 1.0l Explorer a close second ...to use a ghillie Kettle you fill the outer kettle with water , then light a small fire in the base , anything organic will do , then simply place the kettle on top (never let the kettle boil dry or put on the fire empty) the whistle stays in place so you know when the water has boiled. Then simply add some hot chocolate powder and enjoy! 

Looking to spend a little time in the garden over the winter months , our range of Tweedmill Recycled Wool Blankets are perfect for wrapping up , available in 2 sizes The Tweedmill Rug 120 x 150cm  and the larger Tweedmill Recycled Wool Rug 150 x 183cm , these rugs are made in britain from the offcuts of Tweedmills New Pure Wool products , each one is beautifully unique and with a checked pattern contemporarily traditional too! We are always happy to pop over photos of our current stock for you too! 

We're thrilled to share these products , all made in the UK by skilled craftspeople , we're delighted to support these British Business' 

Thank you for reading this post , our family team of experienced campers are always happy to offer a little advice! 

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