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The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
All our favourite camping buys tried and tested for festivals and family holidays – starting from just 15p
Plus, one of the UK's best campsites has safari lodges, pet pigs and secret waterfalls CAMP OUT All our favourite camping buys tried and tested for festivals and family holidays – starting from just 15p FESTIVAL and camping season is here and with that, so is the frantic rush to find items that make it that little bit easier. Whether crawling around in a cramped festival tent or away with the family in a holiday park, as much as we may love camping there are some things about it that can be a nightmare. Advertisement 15 Camping and festival season have returned Credit: AP Here are The Sun's travel team's top recs for camping this summer. Collapsible items With a limited amount of storage space in caravans and tents, making sure your kitchen equipment is as space-saving as possible is an essential. Look for collapsible items to stack and save space. This Outwell kettle, £39.99, is also collapsible to just 4.5cm despite holding 1.5litres when expanded. Advertisement Ikea does a great collapsible washing up bowl for just £5. The Pepprig bowl collapses flat and features a hole to hang from pegs. And when it comes to cooking up a storm, a stacking nest of pans is essential. Lisa Minot, Head of Travel Advertisement Camping pans The BeGrit Camping Pans is a four-piece stackable stainless steel set that includes a frying pan, two pots, plate and spoon in a storage bag. From £17.99 on Amazon or for a more sophisticated set that covers all bases for a family, Decathlon sell the Quechua Stainless Steel Non-Stick Camping Cookset for £49.99. UK's Premier Scottish Caravan Site: Camping & Glamping Gold Standard With a whopping 25 items suitable for a family of four you get a big pot and frying pan and within is stored a sieve drainer, plates, cups and cutlery. Lisa Minot, Head of Travel Advertisement 15p Plates You don't want to waste weight - or risk breakages - by using standard crockery in a caravan. Invest in some melamine plates, cups and bowls but for me, I want to make things easy when it comes to washing up. A nice big pack of disposable, biodegradable and compostable plates costs around £7 for 50 from Amazon and are perfect for most meals and avoid the need to use lots of water or make several trips to the block to wash up. Lisa Minot, Head of Travel Advertisement 15 A nice big pack of disposable, biodegradable and compostable plates costs around £7 for 50 from Amazon Credit: Amazon ReadyBed For £27.50 from Argos, ReadyBed is an air mattress and sleeping bag rolled into one, which saves on space and weight when you're packing – pivotal when you've got kids or you're lugging heaps of gear across a festival site. What I personally love is that there's no risk of rolling off the airbed as you're fully zipped in. It's got a built-in pillow and the sleeping bag element/cover can be removed and chucked in the washing machine. Advertisement Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor 15 ReadyBed has a built-in pillow and the sleeping bag element/cover can be removed and chucked in the washing machine Credit: Argos Magic mirror This bit of kit is my most cherished camping item. It's a foldable mirror made up of four glass squares that unravel into a full-length travel mirror. Advertisement Costing £45, it comes with a tie at the top so that it can be looped around a tent pole. The best feature is how compact it is, folding into a flat square – just be wary as a lot of festivals don't allow glass. Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor 15 Magic Mirror is a foldable mirror made up of four glass squares Credit: Magic Mirror Advertisement Vango Micro Steel Chair You can probably find cheaper camping chairs out there, but this £24.99 chair is great for packing light (it weighs just 1.5kg) and if you're tight for space. Unlike some traditional camping chairs, you'll have to construct it, a bit like a tent, but that takes about 30 seconds. The steel frame of the chair relies on a tent-pole like structure which means it's easily collapsible and can be shoved in a teeny bag along with the canvas-material chair. Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor Advertisement 15 This camping chair takes less than a minute to construct Credit: Outdoor World Vango Square Water Carrier Water carriers are so cheap but so useful, especially at a festival where the toilet facilities may not be anything more than a hole in the ground. This one for £7.99, folds into practically nothing and comes with a nifty tap feature that will give you running water at the twist of a nozzle. Fill it up every day from the campsites water station and use it to wash your hands, brush your teeth, drink from etc. Advertisement Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor 15 A water carrier is super useful for when the toilets and taps are far from your tent Credit: Outdoor World Loop earplugs As much as I enjoy a festival or two, I do need my beauty sleep otherwise I can be pretty unpleasant to be around. So when it comes to going to bed, I won't go without my Loop earplugs. Advertisement These handy little gadgets block out almost everything, muffling all background noise and thumping bass. They might be the most I've ever spent on earplugs, but they're well worth it. Loop earplugs cost from £19.95. Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter Advertisement 15 These handy little gadgets block out almost everything Credit: Loop earplugs FreshWipes We all know that as the days go on at festivals, one thing that gets worse (aside from the hangover) is people's hygiene - and I don't like to be one of those people. So what I bring is FreshWipes, the OceanFresh scent does the trick and is biodegradable too. FreshWipes cost £5.99 per pack. Advertisement Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter 15 FreshWipes keep you fresh and are biodegradable too Credit: Fresh Wipes Face and body cooling spray With the hot and sticky weather we have been experiencing lately, being able to cool down is not the easiest unless you drench yourself in water. Whilst chugging water can help to keep you hydrated, sometime it just feels like your skin is about to burn off. Advertisement This is where a face and body cooling spray comes in. For years I have sworn by Superdrug's own brand 'Face & Body Cooling Spray 200ml' costing just £5. And this bottle will last you the whole summer. I use it over makeup on my face for a cooldown spritz and down my arms too - it really helps to take the edge off of the heat. Advertisement I also recently discovered their Vitamin E Mist, which comes in a small 50ml bottle for £2.50. If struggling on space, definitely grab one of these and it is even in Superdrug's '3 for 2' offer, so you can pick up some other travel minis too. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter 15 One cooling spray bottle will last you the whole summer Credit: Superdrug Advertisement Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator Now this one may be weird to people - essentially a bottle for sun cream, despite sun cream already coming in a bottle. But if you are like me, the price of sun cream irks you each year the season gets warmer and sunnier. And if you are anything like me, the bog standard sunscreen is no good. With oily skin, a hate for tackiness and a dislike for the smell, I make sure the sunscreen I get suits me. Advertisement And to cut costs, I will often purchase the biggest bottle available. However, with this, it is hard to carry around the sun cream. This is where the Solar Buddies Applicator comes in. The small and compact applicator can be filled with any sunscreen of your choosing and costs just £6.38 from Boots. Advertisement Despite the product specifically being designed for use by children, it is suitable for anyone who wants to carry a smaller bottle of sunscreen around with them without the risk of the bottle lid pinging off in your bag. It is also 100ml so suitable for hand luggage! Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter 15 Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator is 100ml so suitable for hand luggage Credit: Boots Advertisement Luna Daily The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe Fragrance Free 30ml Whilst this little product is rather steep in price for £8, I don't go away without it. As an 'everywhere spray', Luna Daily is perfect for festival camping when you feeling grabby after using a questionably-clean portaloo or after crawling around in and out of your tent. The spray-to-wipe product can be used anywhere - including 'down there' - helping you to feel a bit cleaner whilst in a not-so-clean environment. It is completely fragrance free and includes thermal water, prebiotic lactic acid and inulin and Vitamins C, E and F to protect your skin - essentially no nasties. Advertisement One bottle is the equivalent of 100 wipes and it can be kept in the fridge for added cooling effects. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter 15 This spray-to-wipe product can be used anywhere - including 'down there' Credit: Boots SPF 30 Lip Balm on a carabineer As an avid hiker and camper during my teenage years, you would not find me without a lip balk attached to a belt loop on my hip. Advertisement Just a basic SPF 30 lip balm with moisturising coconut in helped against the harsh elements of sun and wind whilst adventuring. The carabineer attached just adds convenience as you can attach it yourself as I did, the zip or side of a bag or even keys or a water bottle. They can be picked up at most outdoors shops like Trespass or Go Outdoors for a couple of quid. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter Advertisement 15 The carabineer attached to this lip balm adds convenience Credit: Trespass Ikea lamp There are so many different camping lamps out there - from wind-up ones to battery operated. And they also can widely range in price. Ikea has just released a lamp which I cannot wait to get my hands on. Advertisement The small table lamp which is battery-operated and donut-shaped looks stylish whilst also being practical. It has a rope loop on it to hand in your tent, but also due to its flat bottom it can sit on a table easily - meaning you can move it between your campsite dinner setup to the roof of your tent, giving you light wherever you go. If wanting something smaller, the classic lightbulb shaped lamps on caribineers are also great and can be picked up for under a fiver. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter Advertisement 15 This small table lamp which is battery-operated and donut-shaped looks stylish whilst also being practical Credit: IKEA Soft running bottles Whilst not the cheapest at £9.99 each from Decathlon, soft running bottles are great space savers. They can be rolled up to the size of a fist and are easy to shove in the remaining room in a pack camping back. For festivals, they are even better - as often to get into the main arena, your water bottle needs to be empty - and these can just fit in your pocket to be filled once in the area. Advertisement Even when full, they can still slide into a pocket, which means you won't be carrying around a clunky bottle. Cyann Fielding, Travel Reporter 15 Soft bottles can be can be rolled up to the size of a fistCredit: Decathlon These are the UK's best campsites with flawless 10/10 reviews, honesty shops & even resident deer. Advertisement Plus, one of the UK's best campsites has safari lodges, pet pigs and secret waterfalls.
Auto Blog
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Walmart is selling an ‘efficient' $300 cordless lawn mower for just $130, and shoppers say it ‘gets the job done'
Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There are a few items that every homeowner needs to make sure their lawn and outdoor space look their best. Think lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, lawn fertilizers, and more. Now, if you don't want to splurge on these outdoor appliances and tools, Walmart is the perfect place to shop to find amazing discounts and reasonable prices. One of our favorite finds from the retailer is the Litheli U20 Series Cordless Lawn Mower. Right now, the lawn care device is on sale for just $130, which is 57% off its original price tag. Litheli U20 Series Cordless Lawn Mower, $130 (was $300) at Walmart Weighing just 24 pounds, this lightweight lawn mower is perfect for shoppers of all sizes and ages. It features a 13-inch cutting width and five height settings that are powered by a 3,700RPM motor, giving your grass a versatile and efficient cut. The device also has a 30-liter grass collection bag with an optimized airflow design that increases the collection rate, so you can mow for longer periods of time without having to empty the bag. One shopper wrote, 'This battery lawn mower is a game changer. Quiet, efficient, and easy to use. It cuts grass smoothly without the hassle of gas or cords. A must-have for maintaining a pristine lawn effortlessly.' 'I am absolutely thrilled with this electric lawn mower!' said a second reviewer. 'What really stands out is the powerful battery, which is rechargeable via a convenient USB-C port. Overall, this lawn mower is easy to use, efficient, and well-designed — definitely a five-star product!' The lawn mower uses an IPS battery with 45W USB-C PD fast charging that removes the need for a traditional charging dock. Once fully charged, the power tool can mow up to 2,200 square feet on a single charge. With a space-saving design, this mower has a foldable handle that allows for vertical storage in your garage. Shoppers will also rest easy knowing the lawn mower comes with a 3-year warranty and a 1-year warranty for the battery and charger. A third customer wrote, 'It was very easy to put together. The battery doubles as a charger. It's quiet and gets the job done. I really like it.' Treat yourself to this $130 cordless lawn mower before the Walmart flash deal ends. It'll easily become a staple in your lawn maintenance routine this summer. About the Author Victoria Garcia View Profile
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Soundcore Launches Boom 3i Outdoor Speaker With Floatable Design and Enhanced Durability
Portable Bluetooth Speaker Offers Water and Dust Resistance, Dynamic Sound, and Smart Features, Ideal for Outdoor Use Soundcore Boom 3i - Green Boom 3i - Floating Bellevue, WA, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soundcore, Anker Innovations' premium audio brand, today introduced the Boom 3i, a rugged Bluetooth (5.3) speaker designed for the outdoors. With IP68 water and dust resistance, a floating design and up to 16 hours of playtime, the Boom 3i is ideal for pool parties, beach outings, camping or spending the day on the lake. Floatable And Durable Design Building on the floating design of previous models, the Boom 3i's design keeps the speaker facing upright while in the water, allowing users to maintain uninterrupted music no matter what the situation. Additionally, the Boom 3i, with IP68 water and dust resistance, can withstand being submerged up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Designed with a protective coating, the Boom 3i offers five times the saltwater resistance of conventional speakers and has been tested for up to 240 hours of salt spray without corrosion. Additionally, the Boom 3i can withstand being dropped from up to 1 meter onto concrete, making it suitable for even the rowdiest parties. Dynamic Sound and Enhanced Bass The Boom3i relies on a 40W, 3.7 x 2-inch woofer combined with a 10W, 0.65-inch tweeter as well as a pair of bass radiators, to deliver crystal clear highs and thumping bass to help keep the party going all day long. Equipped with Soundcore's BassUp™ 2.0 technology, when enabled, the Boom3i increases bass output by 3dB, offering two times more bass than similarly sized competitive models. In order to create more volume, the Boom 3i also supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, which also gives users a more accurate sonic experience with a dedicated left and right channel. Party Lighting Following the design of the larger Boom 2 and Boom 2 Plus, the Boom 3i features a user-programmable LED light show on the bass radiators on the left and right sides of the unit that dances with the music. App-Based Features and Smart Tools Through the Soundcore app, users can access EQ customization, lighting controls, and several smart functions designed for convenience and safety: Emergency Alarm – Triggers a 96 dB audible alert by holding the BassUp button for five seconds. Voice Amplifier – Records and broadcasts voice messages through the speaker. Buzz Clean – Activates internal vibrations to help dislodge dust and debris. Availability and Pricing The Boom 3i is now available for $139.99 in the U.S. through and It will be available in four colors, including Jungle Green, Desert Rose Brown, Deep Ocean Blue and Adventurer Black, though only Adventurer Black will be available starting today. The other three colors are slated to be available at the end of June / early July. Additionally, beginning later this summer, a bundled version of the Boom 3i that will come with a carry handle and a magnetic case, will be available at select retail locations in both Deep Ocean Blue and Adventurer Black for $149.99. About Soundcore Soundcore is committed to reinventing audio by bringing it to people. This includes premium wireless headphones and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor speakers that support popular music services, voice services, and an ever-growing number of compatible smart home products. For more information visit About Anker Innovations Anker Innovations is a global leader in charging and home energy storage technology and a developer of unique, consumer electronic products that support premium audio, mobile entertainment and the emerging smart home space. This innovation is being led by its key brands: Anker, Anker SOLIX, AnkerWork, eufy, Nebula, and Soundcore. More information on Anker Innovations and its various brands can be found at The Anker Logo is a registered trademark of Anker Innovations. DISCLAIMER Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company's products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company's businesses. The actions referred to in this press release are not an admission or acknowledgement of any claim or allegation. The Company reserves all of its rights. Download Images Here Attachments Soundcore Boom 3i - Green Boom 3i - Floating CONTACT: Adam Weissman Soundcore / Anker 9176933298
The Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains' £2 buy will bathe your garden in a colourful glow this summer
A BUDGET buy can help to instantly brighten up your garden this summer. Home Bargains shoppers will be able to bathe their garden in a colourful glow with this handy item. 2 With this affordable item, your summer get-together can seamlessly go from day to night. So whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply enjoying the warm weather, this buy can elevate your experience. The Firefly Solar Colour Lantern is available for just £1.99 from Home Bargains. "This eco-friendly, sun-powered lantern brings a colourful glow to outdoor spaces, ideal for summer or any event," the product description read. As well as instantly brightening up your garden, the lantern is said to add a "fun vibrant touch to your outdoor space". It also proves to be a cost-effective option as it is completely powered by solar energy. The warm white LED light "creates a cosy inviting atmosphere" in your garden for the long summer nights. Measuring 24 centimetres tall, this lantern is described as "a charming and decorative addition to your garden". And Home Bargains shoppers can even match the lantern to their personal aesthetic, with an assortment of colours to choose from. According to decor experts, adding lights to your outdoor space helps to enhance its aesthetic appeal. My garden was looking so old and the patio was broken - now it's a lush oasis and people can't believe how little I spent They also ensure safety and security as well as extending your garden's usability after dark. You can strategically place your outdoor lanterns to highlight various features in your garden. And there are a wide variety of other affordable decor buys currently on offer. Home Bargains shoppers can also pick up a . And another Home Bargains buy will brighten up your space while making it look like something out of Bridgerton. Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer. Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5. B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself. And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy. You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy. 2
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Dunelm is a selling a ‘garden must-have' for 30% less – it's perfect for al-fresco summer evenings
A chimenea has been reduced at Dunelm as part of a summer sale on outdoor products. This affordable garden addition now has 30% off, with the price slashed from £75 to just £52.50. 1 Dunelm Steel Chimenea £52.50 (was £75) BUY FROM DUNELM Hot temperatures have reached the UK this week, and if you're hoping to soak up the sun until as late in the day as possible, you may want to kit out your garden in preparation. With the heatwave that's coming up, the nicest time to sit in the garden may well be the evening when it gets cooler. But evenings can still get a little chilly, so sometimes added warmth is needed - which is where this Dunelm deal comes in. Similar to a firepit, a chimenea helps add heat to an outdoor area, with the only difference being the shape. The taller design directs smoke upwards, and sparks are more contained, so it could be a safer alternative to an open firepit - that does also mean that the heat spreads less, so it's best suited to smaller areas. Not only could this bargain chimenea come in handy post-BBQ when temperatures drop, but it also helps add a cosy atmosphere to a corner of the garden. Dunelm's is made out of steel and comes with a poker to safely rearrange the coals. The sale deal is part of a wider Dunelm price cut of up to 50% off across hundreds of garden items, including furniture, ornaments and BBQ accessories. There's not too long left to shop though, as the sale comes to an end at midnight on Sunday (22nd June). It's a good time to shop too, with most of the summer still ahead of us, plus this heatwave hopefully won't be the last. Dunelm shoppers are leaving their praise for the chimenea online, with one calling it ''brilliant'', adding that it's ''effective and easy to assemble''. Another happy shopper hailed it: ''A garden must-have''. While a third was just as positive, writing: ''Worth the money, easy to assemble and provides a good heat.'' If you want to keep relaxing on the patio once the sun sets, it's also worth knowing about the best solar lights for the garden you can buy. Now summer is well and truly here, there's no more time to put off tackling your hedges and foliage, and the GTech Hedge Trimmer has £70 off right now. Buy Sheds Direct has reduced a 6 x 4-inch shed to under £300. pair of patio palms, which are half price at Gardening Express.
