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Select your campsite and then enjoy

"But the place which you have selected for your camp, though never so rough and grim, begins at once to have its attractions, and becomes a very centre of civilization to you: Home is home, be it never so homely."   Attribution: Henry David Thoreau More camping quotes

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Independent camping reviews of your choice

As you may already know, Melanie sends us independent reviews on camping gear and gazebos. She tests our ordering and delivery processes, and then gives each of the products a good work out to see how they fare under Australian conditions and Australian children. To date, Mel has reviewed the OZtrail Deluxe Gazebo, Gazebo Mesh Wall, [...]

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New independent products reviews for camping gear

How do you choose the perfect sleeping bag, or the perfect tent, or the perfect kitchen sink for your family camping holiday? The exact perfect sleeping bag which you’ll never ever want to exchange? Never, never? ..... I have no idea either, it’s not possible, there’s simply too much choice. I personally get analysis paralysis with [...]

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More information and specs on OZtrail tents and camping gear

We recently met up with Chris, Sales Rep for OZtrail Australia, down at the SOTA show in Canberra. TheSOTA show, or Snow and Outdoor Trade Association, is a 3 day exhibition for camping retailers. All the camping suppliers lay out their wares and best of all they erect all their tents and gazebos. So, we had a great [...]

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Easier to use web site coming soon

Well, I don't think it would be news to anyone that we could possibly have the ugliest online camping store this side of Sydney! The good news, however, is that this will soon be fixed. We've been working on a new design that is brighter, fresher and easier on the eye. A focus for us has [...]

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