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There are those who hate camping, and those who pretend to enjoy it for some reason; Chris Rowlands has the best stowable homes to make them all (relatively) happy
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The trekking tarp
Alpkit Tarpstar 1
Every gram matters when you’re trudging towards your Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Want featherweight protection? Ditch the inner compartment and this waterproof pyramid adds just 500g to your load. All you need is one hiking pole to hold up the roof. £160 / alpkit.com
The backpack bivouac
Rab Ridge Raider Bivi
Seasoned adventurers can make a shelter using three sticks and some fern leaves. If the results of your bushcraft are more bare chills than Bear Grylls, add this single-skin bivvy to your pack. Lightweight at 890g, its overhead hoop design makes it roomier than a simple survival sack. £357 / trekitt.co.uk