Discounted Travel and Outdoor Gear by CheapTents.com
Whether you're travelling the world, working abroad or taking an adventure holiday, CheapTents.com has the right travel clothing and equipment for you. In addition we have put together a very special gap year membership discount which works very simply...
Register with the Exclusive Outdoor Membership Club and get a further 10% off*
Although, this offer does not include tents (as these are heavily discounted already), it does include almost everything else - so tell your friends, tell your colleagues, as CheapTents.com is not just about tents we sell everything else too! *See the membership page for more details.
Register for free membership, receive your discount code via email and visit CheapTents.com's outdoor and camping equipment shop, and go shopping!
Gap Year Advice by CheapTents.com
If you're taking a gap year and intend on travelling to some distant corner of the Earth, you will need to fully prepare for the conditions you're going to be faced with. Whether you'll be travelling to warm or cold climates, we sell all the travelling and outdoor equipment you'll need including rucksacks, sleeping bags, liners, walking boots, waterproof jackets and other essential travel clothes and equipment.
The CheapTents.com online shop only sells quality travel clothes and equipment at discounted prices so you can be sure that your gear will last as long as your trip does!
The CheapTents team also offers expert advice
which will help you choose the right travel equipment for the right
conditions.
Top 10 Items of Gear for Travelling / Gap Year
To help you shop for travlling clothes and equipment, CheapTents.com has put together a list of items that many people require whilst backpacking around the world.
- Backpack: as well as your main backpack get a daypack too. How much storage space do you need? Do you need a lightweight backpack or heavy duty expediton bag? Waterproof, compact, side pockets, secret compartments, two-way access, walking pole holders...? Do you need a rucksack liner for excellent waterproofing or for simply helping you organise your backpack better?
1. Footwear: walking boots are always appreciated, but what about comfortable and hard wearing sandals and trail running shoes?
2. Travel Clothes: cargo shorts, cotton or baselayer t-shirts and underwear, mountain trousers, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, insulated jacket, walking socks, fabric care and waterproof sprays, hats, gloves and scarves.
3. Sleeping Bag: does it need to be a lightweight down sleeping bag for high warmth to weight ratio, or maybe a sleeping bag liner would be adequate for warmer climates.
4. Travel Accessories and Equipment: lightweight travel towel, torch / head-torch, maps, compass, water bottle / hydration pack, MP3 player, book and guide book, camera and batteries.
5. Camping Equipment: tent, tent repair, mini lightweight camping stove, fuel, matches, pans, utensils, ready meals, pen knife, cutlery, roll mat and compressible pillow.
6. Walking, Mountaineering and Climbing: walking poles, pedometer, mountain, whistle, GPS, axes, crampons, gaitors, climbing ropes, climbing harness, helmet, ascenders, belays, descenders, quickdraws, karabiners, passive protection, slings, chalk bag, chalk, nut key and a pen knife.
7. Travel Health and Safety: mosquito net, water purifciation tablets, insect repellant, matches and sunglasses (and a case).
8. Travel Documents: passport, tickets, 6 spare passport photos, medical advice and vaccinations, photocopies of your passport and birth certificate, driving license, student card, additional I.D., currency, emergency and contact telephone numbers, travellers cheques / credit card and Visas.
9. Memories: make sure you leave space for the odd photo of your family or friends to remind you to come back! You might also want to leave a bit of space for souvenirs to carry with you, or until you get to a post office to post them back.
10. Luxury item: if you're going away for a long-time, and you still have space, maybe think about taking one luxury item - this doesn't mean taking a gold bullion, but anything more that you think that maybe you shouldn't but really you should. If you disagree with this list, and want to go a bit more minimal check out the lightweight backpacking advice section, or take the lightweight quiz to see whether you really are a lightweight!
* This is simply a guide to contribute to your preparations, you will probably need to add alot more personal items and do plenty more research but feel free to contact us about further camping or outdoor equipment advice or alternatively visit the equipment advice section.
Travel Clothes and Equipment Suggestions
CheapTents.com supplies a full range of travel gear, outdoor clothing and camping equipment. Items include tents, rucksacks, sleeping bags, outdoor clothing, climbing gear, walking boots and travel accessories. We only sell the most trusted outdoor brands such as The North Face, Sprayway, Rab, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, Terra Nova, Vango, Vaude, Petzl, MSR, Berghaus, Helly Hansen, Craghoppers, Buffalo, Paramo, Life Systems, Outdoor Designs, Mammut, and more!
The CheapTents.com team prides itself on expert knowledge in outdoor and travel gear so you know you can rely on a high quality range of travelling equipment, and great advice - contact us.
Walking Boots and SandalsWhatever your activity, having the correct footwear is essential to support and protect your feet and to help you feel as comfortable at the end of a long day as you did at the start. The wrong choice of footwear when travelling could lead to aching and bruised feet. To choose the correct category of walking boot, multi-purpose trainer or sandal, you must take into consideration: ...level of support, protection needed, terrain and conditions, individual's size and build, foot size and shape and the weight carried in your backpack. |
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BackpacksIts worth investing in a good backpack if you're going travelling on a gap year - you'll appreciate it at the end of a long day! We stock rucksacks and backpacks from top manufacturers inlcuding: Mountain Equipment, Lowe Alpine, Vaude, Salomon, The North Face, Vango and Mammut. A good backpack is not just comfortable to carry, but protects your gear, organises it and makes it easily accessible. CheapTents.com has a huge range of rucksacks, backpacks, expedition duffel bags, daypacks, climbing backpacks - all selected by our expert outdoor team.
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Travel AccessoriesThere are many accessories available which are essential for adventure travel and gap year activities. They range from essential emergency and survival equipment to products that make your trip more comfortable and everything in between. Planning your trip in advance will help you to decide which accessories you will need. Other items in our accessories section that may be of interest are: Mosquito nets, head torches, camping mattresses, insect repellent, emergency whistles but most of all don't forget to take a first aid kit.
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Travel ClothesWhen travelling, you could be walking, hiking, mountaineering, climbing or mountain biking etc - it is therefore very important to wear clothing designed to protect you from the elements and keep you comfortable. Not only will correct clothing ensure that you travel in comfort and enjoy your adventures, it could, and in extreme conditions it will, save your life. We can provide you with every layer you will need: Waterproof jackets, trousers, fleeces, insulated jackets, baselayers, hats, gloves and scalfs, shirts and tops.
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CheapTents.com...not just tents.
We sell a full range of high specification tents, climbing equipment and camping equipment, from the very best outdoor brands - almost all at discounted prices. As we are outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, it means that we work and play with specialist outdoor gear designed for hiking, backpacking, trail running, expeditions, adventure holidays, gap years and family camping everyday!
Our experience and range of outdoor clothing has made us very popular over the 20 years we have been in the industry. Customers keep on returning to us knowing that they can trust us for great service, advice, exceptional products, and at consistently low prices all year round.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT SHOP
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Daypacks
(up to 30L) | Rucksacks
(30-50L) | Backpacks
(over 50L) | Other
Packs
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Sleeping Bags | Synthetic
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Travel Clothing