A family-owned camping site near the historic site of the Battle of Hastings is now hosting weddings following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Bluebell Coppice, a campsite spanning 15 acres of woodlands, has expanded into the wedding industry following a £1.6 million commercial mortgage refinance from HSBC UK.
The savings from the refinanced deal has enabled Bluebell Coppice to open a 678 sq. ft. barn for weddings and events, and the owners are now in the process of refurbishing an existing lodge to be used as an indoor venue, which is due for completion in April.
The launch of the new events business is expected to boost Bluebell Coppice’s off-season revenue, with the park set to host up to 27 weddings annually, offering exclusive use of the glamping site to couples during off-peak weekends. As a result, revenues are anticipated to increase by £90,000 this year and £200,000 next year.
By lengthening its operational season, Bluebell Coppice will provide extended employment for wardens and cleaners. The site is also recruiting a marketer and administrator for its new events business, and has ambitions to launch an on-site shop and café.
Julie Warren, Owner of Bluebell Coppice, said: “After purchasing Bluebell Coppice in 2019, we were forced to close in 2020 due to Covid, so we didn’t have the trading figures we needed to show profitability. As a result, we had to move from our original bank to a loan provider with high interest rates.
“Switching to HSBC UK has been a game changer. Cutting down our mortgage costs has been a big relief, but more than that, it has given us a chance to grow our business in a way we didn’t think possible before. Now we’re hosting weddings and events, which is something we’ve always wanted to do.”
Dave Green, Relationship Manager for Business Banking South East at HSBC UK, added: “We see great potential in the growth plan for Bluebell Coppice and are delighted to have been able to support it through this mortgage refinance. The global glamping market size has been projected to grow annually by 8.7 per cent until 2030 and by branching into the wedding and events sector, the business will be able to boost its profits and take on new staff from the local area.”
Bluebell Coppice offers a variety of accommodations, including camping pitches, glamping bell tents, and woodland lodges. Set within a forest in East Sussex, the site also features a fishing lake.
The deal came through HSBC UK’s newly launched commercial broker scheme. Under the new scheme, accredited commercial finance brokers will be able to provide business leads to HSBC UK’s relationship managers.
OLPRO has a reputation for creating and distributing exceptional outdoor leisure products and will use the investment to further establish itself in the UK camping market. By securing funding the company will be able to bolster its team, adding 10 team members by 2025, across its sales, marketing, customer services and warehouse departments.
In a UK market lacking in stand-out camping brands, the company is an industry-leader offering products direct to consumers through its website. While a vast majority of sales are through its website, OLPRO supplies retailers including Halfords, B&Q, Argos, The Range and Wayfair, increasing its access to the market.
The Covid-19 pandemic was the catalyst for explosive growth in the camping market. As a result, the existing market of outdoor enthusiasts and festival goers expanded to many more younger and older consumers prioritising outdoor recreation. 42% of England’s adult population went on a camping or caravanning holiday between 2018 – 2021, 38% of which were newcomers who took their first ever camping or caravanning holiday during the pandemic.
The company has more than tripled its turnover in the last six years. OLPRO satisfies the growing demand for camping and outdoor leisure products through its direct-to-consumer strategy, offering good quality options at an affordable price point. This positions the company as the go-to in the UK camping market, which is projected to reach £700m in 2023.
Daniel Walton, Managing Director at OLPRO, says,“OLPRO is fast becoming the recognised go-to brand for stand out camping and campervan equipment. As a British-designed and innovative brand, we’re now selling into more countries as OLPRO products have become more readily available. This funding allows us to invest further into the team, our product development, and to hold more stock so we can cover demand.”
Surjit Kooner, Investment Director at Midven, says, “OLPRO’s management team are the main driving force behind the business. They are experienced and well connected in the outdoor leisure industry, and they have a clear growth trajectory for the business. By securing this investment the OLPRO team has the potential to significantly accelerate growth in a rapidly growing market.”
Keira Shepperson, Director at the British Business Bank, says, “The Midlands Engine Investment Fund backs businesses that are innovative with growth potential – OLPRO has seen such growth with its turnover tripling over the last six years. This funding will support the creation of 10 new job roles which will ultimately have a wider positive impact on the region’s economy.”
Gary Woodman, Chief Executive of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, says, “It is fantastic to see OLPRO securing investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund to expand and grow their organisation with new employees. OLPRO is a fast growing Worcestershire business which has seen a plethora of success over previous years with numerous local, regional and national awards for their growth, products and ingenuity.
“This is welcomed news for the county as this investment will help to bring more jobs into the county and further support our local economy over the coming years.”
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund project is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.
The comfort and convenience provided by a camper van are next to no other. Not forgetting it is the ideal way to go camping as a family and include pets. This has made camper vans a preferred option for families planning to go camping.
It is also a profitable business due to its high popularity. If you already have a camper van or two, renting them out can be the first step to owning a camper van business. Wondering how I start my own camper van business. Here is a detailed guide on the simple steps involved.
Create A Business Plan
Planning is the number one step when starting a business. It helps understand what the business is about, the activities involved, the objectives and how to achieve the set goals. It contains the following, A summary, of the services offered, the budget needed, the marketing plan and the financial plan.
Get A Camper Van
There cannot be a camper van business without a camper van. For this reason, one needs to acquire a camper van if you don’t have one so as to commence the business. Before getting one, it’s advisable to shop around for camper vans for sale and compare the prices. This will enable you to get the best deal without compromising on quality.
Acquire The Needed Licenses
Licenses are important since they are a symbol of the legality of the business. Depending on the state laws, the business owner requires the license before commencing the business operations. Ensure your taxes are fully paid so as to get the needed licenses. Failure to get the needed licenses may attract fines.
Prepare The Camper Van
A camper van is expected to be home during camp time. For this, the camper van needs to look and feel like a home. This can be done by doing some renovation and including things like reliable power sources, comfortable beds and mattresses, improve the kitchen, and the living condition. This will improve the leasing terms.
Open A Business Account
A business account helps separate business money and personal money. It’s advisable to open a business account from an institution of choice. Customers can easily channel their payments to the business account. Getting a business credit card may be a good option since one can easily grow their business credit. This enables the expansion of the business.
Research On Your Competitors
Getting into business means you’ll meet competition. To ensure that you are in a position to engage in healthy competition, do in-depth research on your possible competition. Study some of the services offered by your competition and better the services. Also talking and networking with the competition directly helps get detailed information about the business.
Understand Your Customers
When getting into the camper van business is best to understand the target market. The market needs a camper van can for a family or for a couple. Understanding the target market makes it easy to provide top-notch services that are customised to suit the target market’s needs. This will help create a clientele base – easy to maintain and attract new ones.
Create A Convenient Pick-Up Point
A camper van is a vehicle and the client needs to have a pick-up point that is convenient to take and return the camper van. The ideal location must be safe and that customers can easily access and locate. It should be far from other competitors. As a start-up, your home garage can be your pick-up point and as the business grows rent out a bigger garage space.
Do An Intensive Marketing Campaign
Having done all the above, it’s best to create awareness among the potential customers of the existence of your business. This is called marketing. Some of the best ways to market your new venture are through word of mouth. This can be done by telling family and friends about and it hoping they spread the news to their friends. Other means of business marketing include the use of social media, mainstream media advertisements, the print media such as brochures, posters and flyers.
Create An Easy-To-Use Website
A website is really important for anyone seeking to start a camper van business. It will be an essential tool for marketing your business and connecting with your potential customers. The website must be easy to use and accommodating to all people. On the website should be an elaborate way to make bookings. This will allow customers pre-book which will make it convenient for both you and the current and potential customers.
On the website should also be a clear and competitive price. Conducting research before settling for a pricelist makes you create a price list that is competitive and profitable. The mode of payment should also be clear as well as the penalties if any.
In Summary
Venturing into the camper van business can be a profitable venture if the whole process is done well. Following the above-outlined guidelines can help you make the venture a success and profitable.
Solihull-based vehicle convertor Platinum Wave have seen huge growth since their launch in December 2017, supplying high specification Volkswagen Campervans and Kombis.
With a view of expanding across additional markets, Platinum Wave have embarked on a journey to source key partners within the motor sector to supply their vehicles to customers across the UK, whilst maintaining their reputation for service and quality.
Now boasting 30 members of staff, Platinum Wave are one of the fastest growing vehicle convertors in the UK, supplying hundreds of modified VW vans to all corners of the country.
Hawkstone Commercials, another fast-growing business that operates out of South Wales has been selected as the exclusive partner of Platinum Wave for Wales.
Oliver Lewis, Director of Hawkstone Commercials said “It was a great privilege to be shortlisted by Platinum Wave, as we have been an admirer of their work for some time, but to be chosen as their exclusive partner for Wales has been very welcoming news for all of us here at Hawkstone Commercials”.
“We’re excited with the prospect of being able to offer our customers a broader range of vehicles from the standard vans that we currently supply. We know the market for customised VW Vans is a competitive one, but we are confident that with the right marketing, we will become a key player in the success of Platinum Wave” Oliver added.
Charlotte the Business Development Manager for Platinum Wave Campers said “Platinum Wave Campers are thrilled to have Hawkstone Commercials as our Wales Approved dealer for our premium Kombi range! They will be offering 1,2-,3-,4- & 5-year lease terms as well as outright purchase. Its very exciting for both companies.”
The motor industry has started to see an incline in vehicle sales in recent months after what has been a challenging period. 2023 has started positively for the UK’s commercial vehicle market, with 25.8% year-on-year growth in January. A staggering 17,566 more units were registered last month compared to the same period last year, taking the total to 22,098.
For more information, and to request a quotation for a new high specification Volkswagen Transporter, head over to www.hawkstonecommercials.co.uk.
Congratulations on your recent campervan purchase! Owning a campervan or motorhome is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors and have a comfortable home on wheels. However, before you hit the road, specialist campervan insurance providers Brentacre share some tips for first-time campervan owners to ensure you’ll have the best experience possible.
Familiarize yourself with the basics – and learn from fellow owners
Before you embark on your first campervan trip, it’s essential to understand how your campervan works. This includes learning how to use the electrical and plumbing systems, how to set up the bed and dining area, and how to use any appliances and accessories. It’s also important to know how to drive a campervan, including how to manoeuvre in tight spaces and park in designated overnight camping areas.
If you really want some tips, it’s worth visiting the Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC from 21-26 February – it’s ‘the’ event of the year, where you’ll meet plenty of other owners, and pick up lots of tips on everything from reversing to parking in tight spots. You’’ll also find good deals on camping gear and awnings – well worth a visit!
Don’t forget to Insure your van
When you buy a campervan, you’ll need to arrange campervan insurance. It’s important to remember that insurance is not just for when your vehicle is on a road trip – like any vehicle it needs to be insured all year round, especially if you are keeping it on the highway. If you’re just using your van for storage or doing your own custom conversion off road or in a private car park, then you’ll still need to be insured against damage and theft, especially if it was bought on finance.
If anything happens while your campervan is parked up, whether at home or elsewhere, insurance will usually cover any costs incurred from vandalism or theft if you hold comprehensive cover – and of course, you’ll need cover to protect you from other drivers who may accidentally damage your precious van.
Camper Van Conversions and Modifications
It’s worth noting that many insurers will only cover ‘standard’ campers and motorhomes, but in a world where customisation and conversions are trending, a lot of van owners won’t fit the ‘standard’ and you’ll need to find a specialist who recognises the importance and value of making your van truly ‘yours’.
Swansea-based Brentacre are a large insurance broker that has over 36 years of experience insuring some of the most interesting cars and vans on the UK road – and they have policies which cover van conversions. There’s usually a policy available for almost any modifications you make – in fact, most cosmetic conversions don’t cost any extra and even performance modifications can be covered, although the premiums are likely to be higher.
The advantage of choosing a specialist insurer who understands the motorhome market means you’ll have peace of mind, knowing any first-time motorhome owner mistakes will be insured.
Plan your route
When planning your trip, it’s important to consider the size and weight of your campervan, as well as any height and weight restrictions on roads and bridges. You should also consider the availability of overnight camping areas and the cost of overnight parking. Some SatNavs are built specifically for campervan owners and will be able to let you know if a road is too narrow for your van, likewise most campsite owners will let you know the best route. It’s always best to follow their advice rather than take a risk on Google maps!
Stock up on essentials
Before setting off on your trip, make sure you have all the essentials you’ll need, such as food, water, bedding, and clothing. You should also have a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and any necessary tools for basic maintenance and repairs and of course, like any other road trip, take your driving licence and insurance details with you.
Stay organised
Campervans are small spaces, so it’s important to stay organised. This includes making a packing list, packing and storing items in designated areas, and keeping the campervan clean and tidy throughout your trip.
Practice safety
When travelling in a campervan, it’s important to practice safety at all times. This includes wearing seat belts, not driving while tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and being aware of other road users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
Join a community
Owning a campervan is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Joining a campervan community, whether it be a Facebook group or a local club, can provide you with invaluable information and support.
In conclusion, owning a campervan is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors and experience the freedom of the road. By following these tips, you can ensure that your campervan trips are safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. Happy travels!
It’s no secret that the UK is in the grip of a cost of living crisis with rising fuel costs and facing threatened power cuts – but with the right outdoor gear, campers could be better equipped than most to tackle it.
Here’s some great camping gadgets that could prove really helpful if the lights go out in 2023.
1.Head Torch
A head torch is something, for whatever reason, most men seem to love!
We therefore have a number of them in our house – but there is a good practical reason for them – whether moving around on a field during a night-time set up, or scrambling around in the dark to put the bins out every week, they provide very bright light while keeping your hands free.
Prep ahead: Know where your head torch is, make it the first thing you find because it will help you find everything else! Make sure it has plenty of battery life left in it too – and keep spares.
Let’s be honest, we all started our first camping trips with battery operated lighting, like torches and lanterns – and if yours are anything like ours, they are still useable years later and aren’t particular heavy on battery use. Bringing them indoors could give you the essential light you need to get your other ‘electricity emergency’ kit found and started – because if you are anything like us, most of the candles, lights and batteries aren’t anywhere near the sofa.
However, these days, as camping moves towards a more sustainable future, there are also purpose-made rechargeable camping solutions that tend to be more robust and reliable than their garden equivalents. We like the Vango Lunar 250. It’s charged and next to my chair, we have lots of better solutions to keep functional in an outage, but rather than having a huge pile in the lounge, the little light will help us move around safely while we gather the stored items we need.
Vango Lunar 250, Chargeable via Solar and Mains, Charlies Outdoors, £24.99
Prep ahead: Make sure any lights are handy and good to go, with batteries in and fully charged.
In a perfect world, we would have plenty of notice of a power outage, but those of us who experienced them in the 70’s will remember they often came without warning and at the worst time possible. Which means you can guarantee that at least some people will have them hit when their phones are not charged. Our power bank (super cheap from E-Bay) can give you two full charges – it’s perfect for off grid camping (or like us, in your pocket in case you play too many games on a long journey and argue about the car charger).
We actually have about 5 of them for all our devices and this is similar to the ones we bought 18 months ago. However, if you are hoping to charge a more powerful device, like an ipad Pro, you’ll need something more substantial – we’d only buy something that specifically mentions the ipad Pro.
Now, you heard me mention camping lights – you can also use your power banks to power anything that changes via a USB – and that includes many camping lights these days.
However, it can also help fishkeepers – a 3 hour outage is a nightmare for them. This Amazon filter will power a tiny pump to keep your fish tank oxygenated for short periods.
Helping your fish in a power outage
This tiny USB pump, available on Amazon can be powered by a powerbank in a power outage. (It won’t replace a proper filter long term but it will help buy your pets a little time and give them a bit of oxygenation in an outage.)
Prep ahead: keep your power banks charged and handy and ensure everyone knows where they are. If you are out and about, they also fit handily in a pocket for emergency phone charging!
4. Sleeping bags
If it’s really cold and your heating has gone off, sleeping bags offer a lot more warmth than your duvet – and you can snuggle in them and put the duvet on top.
It’s worth mentioning here that not all sleeping bags are equal and when buying them, check to see what season and temperatures they are rated for – the higher the number of seasons they are rated for, the warmer they will be. That said, if you aren’t actually climbing Everest, you won’t need to spend hundreds of pounds – try to match the temperatures you will face indoors and you will be fine. A 2 or 3 season bag will tackle most camping trips and winter indoors – if however you plan on sleeping outdoors in winter (and it could definitely be fun!) you’ll definitely need a 4 season bag to keep you warm.
Here’s a great high quality sleeping bag from Outwell – the Camper Lux 3-4 season bag – £84.99 from Newquay Camping
Prep ahead: Store sleeping bags indoors to protect them from damp, so they are ready to use if you need them – and if your storage is anything like as chaotic as ours, make sure you can get to them quickly!
5. Camping Lighter – filled and good to go
We all know how handy that camping gear will be for cooking when the home services are down. You’ll need to remember however that most camping items can only be used outdoors, so you will have to wrap up warm.
Most gas items will need a lighter or spark to ignite them – but you’ll need to make sure the lighter has gas in it ahead of time (we’ve all had those ‘damn it needs more gas’ moments!) Just because that’s how luck seems to work, in an emergency, a lighter in need of gas will offer a pathetic squib of a flame for a moment then you’ll be there clicking furiously with no effect.
This lighter is around £13 on Amazon and uses electricity from it’s charge to safely light candles, camp fires and whatever else you fancy! A quick charge via USB will give you 100 sparks, and when flat, just recharge! It works great on candles, firepits etc. and unlike gas they are completely safe to store.
Its perfect for camping, and will gladly light candles, firepits, BBQs and whatever else you need – and if it runs out, you can charge it on your emegency powerbank fairly fast.
Prep ahead: whether using this lighter or a gas lighter, keep it full/charged and ready to go!
6. Camping Cookers and BBQs
There are all manner of cooking gadgets for camping and we have probably tried most of them (and have parted with very few!). In practice, when we camp, there’s just two of us, don’t judge us, apart from the camping brekkie, no matter what the intentions, we normally wind up in a restauarnt – and use the camping gear in our garden in summer!
Most camping gear is great for cooking, everything from the Cadac to the humble stove to the amazing Cobb – campers won’t be short of things to cook with, however all these gas appliances are only suitable for use outdoors because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The electric stuff is great (no surprises we have that too), but it’s not much use in an outage.
Speaking of humble stoves, you can boil an old fashioned kettle for a cuppa and use a flask to keep the water warm.
If gas is an issue at home, or if you can’t get hold of any, for both keeping warm and cooking, we’ve been impressed via the Biolite stove, which is portable, can be powered by logs or charcoal, doubles as a fire and comes with lots of cooking accessories. However, it’s not cheap and if you aren’t a camper, probably not worth the investment.
If you don’t have much storage, don’t want to get gas and are looking for something to just use in an emergency, check out this little HiGear stove – it costs £27 (though often much less when there’s an offer on, so wait til Jan!) It stores completely flat and makes a handy fire or BBQ for outdoor use.
Finally, it may seem odd but if it’s really cold, or you want to save money, an amazing product designed for hot climates makes a great bet! The wonderbag is designed to slow cook using the minimum of fuel.
You can get your meal started outdoors on a camping stove, then bring it in, cover with the insulated wonderbag and wait – the insulation will continue to cook your meal for hours. It’s perfect for slow cooked comfort food like stews without the need to stand outdoors watching a stove for hours – and there’s nothing like a slow cooked stew to warm you up and make you feel better. Unfortunately if you don’t own one already, they are currently out of stock, but keep your eye on this site when they return: UK Shop | Wonderbag™ (wonderbagworld.com) It’s on our must buy list!
Prep ahead: Whatever you plan to cook with, in an extended outage you would need to access your equipment quite quickly, so make sure you know which outdoor box you have them kept in and make sure you have the gas/charcoal handy to use them. You can also use your BBQ – remember, there are no laws saying you can only cook outdoors in summer.
7. Portable Power Stations
There is no shortage of options when it comes to portable solar panels and leisure batteries, however there are massive differences when it comes to quality, time to charge, and durability. Hopefully we’ve given you an introduction below
7.1 Streetwise 6 in One Portable Power Station
I have always been fascinated by ‘camping power stations’ and my first buy was this rather hefty looking 6 in 1 12v tool. It’s a good buy because it will charge your phone using an adapter, it has a decent light, it has a compressor to pump up tyres, it will pump up your tyres – and it also has standalone power when camping. It will power a pump to inflate your tent, it will power a camping fridge (for a few hours) and it will start your car when the battery is flat. It also has a standard mains socket to power devices up to 200w, which isn’t a lot when it comes to indoor appliances but fine for things like phone and laptop chargers.
The fact this offers so many functions makes it worth keeping in your boot for emergencies. It costs around £145, and it’s easily available on the high street. For very short outages, it’s a good little back up to have.
However it does take a very long time to charge – we charged overnight when flat, a total of around 10 hours. It’s also far bulkier than other units but this is down to the level of functionality. I’d buy it again!
Prep ahead: This great little tool needs to be kept charged because you are only likely to use it in an emergency. It’s also therefore important to keep it somewhere it can be accessed quickly.
7.2 Ebay ‘Bargains’ from China
I’d love to say I found them. Sadly this isn’t to be, in our experience, buying cheap means buying twice, our ‘1500w’ solar panel from an auction site was tiny and didn’t even pull 15w on a very sunny day. It wouldn’t even charge a phone. After purchasing I saw lousy reviews – so buyer beware and read reviews (and check they are for your item) before you buy.
7.3 Trusted brands with good reviews
If you are looking at buying anything solar-related, and I mean anything, if you don’t know what you are doing, I advise looking at well known brands with trusted reviews. However, it helps to know that there are different systems available.
7.4 High Quality Portable Power Stations – which brands to trust
Portable power stations usually have a built in inverter which takes the power generated from a portable or fixed solar panel (or from mains power) and stores it in the battery. They are an easy solution that doesn’t require much knowledge about off grid power to use.
Many people use a portable power station as a back up in their home or as an alternative to a hook up when camping. It’s usually an easy, all in one unit and can be charged on mains or on solar, so you can either buy with a compatible solar panel to charge ‘free’ or just keep them mains charged and use as needed.
Well known brands include Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti (PowerOak) and Goal Zero and all of these brands have their merits, they are tried and tested rugged units that perform well and have been well tested in the field by full time caravan and RV owners. If you can stretch to one with a lithium-ion type battery, it normally performs better.
My personal favourite is EcoFlow, because their units have the fastest charging times by quite some margin – but all these brands are trusted and you won’t be disappointed with any of them.
We loved our first River Pro so much we are finding our collection growing fast! We have now bought all of the EcoFlow River models and love them – we bought them so we have energy security, but can’t wait to take them camping in 2023! You can find the Ecoflow website here: EcoFlow Portable Power Station – EcoFlow UK
We were able to charge our first one – the River Pro in about 1 hour 15 mins on the mains, and it took about 3 and a half hours on EcoFlow’s 160w solar panel on a sunny day. (It doesn’t matter if it’s cold but cloud will significantly impair solar charging times). It was our first buy and holds the charge very well.
We’ve tested what it can power in the event of a power cut – very easy to do because the app will tell you approximately how long you have left: 2 x 32″ monitors, a laptop and the wifi router will get around 7 hours continuous usage on the River Pro, losing one of the monitors improves this to 15 hours – and losing both and just using the laptop will give us a few days!
It’s easy to see where your power goes with the app, and owning the River Pro has made us far more energy conscious generally!
While working is important to us, we’ve also bought a River 2 (for around £240 on a black friday deal) to keep the lights on for a few hours, and a River Max (priced at £449) so we can power an electric blanket and TV for a few hours in our bedroom too – but this is our newest model and we haven’t tested it yet. Unfortunately electric heaters and cookers will eat into your battery in less than half an hour, so an electric blanket on medium setting is a better alternative.
For long term in-home usage, or more powerful appliances, Ecoflow’s Delta range is much praised and we’ll be looking to get more powerful panels and at least one Delta Pro next year – but we’ll have to save a while first! Long term, our goal, despite renting, is to become energy independent in the Summer months, and Ecoflow is part of our strategy to do this. Once we are off the grid, we won’t be dependent on anyone else to keep us powered.
Prep ahead: If you buy a portable power station, test what your device can power when you AREN’T in an emergency situation. This will ensure you are aware of usage and can plan accordingly – and make sure you keep your device charged. Remember, if it’s flat, it’s not a back up!
Conclusion
Your biggest asset in any emergency situation is being prepared – so we hope the above has got you thinking.
While all the above will be excellent in helping you stay warm and comfortable in an emergency, make sure you have these items stored in an accessible place and practice finding them in the dark – because you never know when the power will fail.
Our hope is that the threatened outages won’t happen – but at least if they do, campers will have the upper hand in getting through them!
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