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The camping gadgets we actually pack for family trips, from a £25 head torch to a proper off-grid power station. Honest reviews, real prices, and where to find our OutdoorMaster discount code.

Years of Prime Day data show which camping gear actually discounts well. Tents, coolers, power stations and the deals worth skipping.

Six years with the Vango Galli 3. Two kids, two chow chows, one storm in Snowdonia. When Vango discontinued it we looked at everything else on the market — and stayed with Vango. Here's exactly what changed, what didn't, and whether the upgrade is worth it.