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Happy Campers
Whether you’re a camping connoisseur or don’t know your round-wire pegs from your guylines, this round-up
of the best camping gear will have you raring to pitch that feather—light tent (even if it is only in your back garden). Sally Cole-Hamilton finds the best equipment for your outdoor shenanigans.
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