CAMPING KIT FOR LAZY PEOPLE

Vango Shangri-La 10cm double self-inflating mat £179.99, outdoorworlddirect.co.uk Consider the self-inflating mat the key to a stress-free night’s sleep under canopy and stars. The top layer is made of memory foam, which moulds to and “remembers” the shape of your body to support your spine. Bliss.

Fatboy Lamzac air lounger £69, fatboy.com Lounging is a prerequisite for a lazy camping experience, so think about seating arrangements. Fatboy is famed for its “air chairs” for outdoor relaxation; stored in a lightweight carrying pouch, they can be filled with air in seconds ready for you to recline in comfort – no pumping required.

Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof £10 for 500ml, millets.co.uk Spray-on waterproofing for your kit – there’s nothing worse than water dripping through a tent. It also sun-proofs, blocking the UV rays that cause deterioration of fabric. One application on a new synthetic tent once it’s up will double its life. Wait two minutes, then wipe off any surplus with a damp cloth.

Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus solar charging kit £130, cotswoldoutdoor.com Go solar-powered with this recharging kit, which uses the sun to recharge AA and NiMH batteries, as well as phones and tablets via a USB port.

Outwell portable loo £84.99, outdoorworlddirect.co.uk This 20-litre waste tank has a flushing action, a seal valve to prevent leakage, and is easy to empty. You might also buy a privy tent, such as the Kampa toilet tent, to hide it in (£54.99, campingworld.co.uk).

Berghaus Air 4XL family tent £499, gooutdoors.com Inflatable poles and quick-release valves mean this spacious, tunnel-like contraption can be pitched and packed in minutes, and the spring-loaded valves deflate the poles at the touch of a button.

Primus Onja Stove £104.95, outdoorgear.co.uk A simple, lightweight twinburner gas stove from stylish Swedish brand Primus, which runs on 100g, 230g or 450g canister gas. The oak lid doubles as a chopping board.

Black Diamond Apollo Lantern £60, cotswoldoutdoor.com This LED lantern has a long burn time of 90 hours, with strobe and ambient dimming modes for an atmospheric evening outdoors. At its maximum it can offer up to 250 lumens of light (pretty bright) making it ideal for dark evenings.

Jack Wolfskin Smoozip 0 sleeping bag £150, jack-wolfskin.co.uk This cosy-but-breathable sleeping bag will keep you insulated in night-time temperatures down to 5C (41F), while the S-shaped zip allows you to move freely in your sleep.

Nemo Helio portable pressure shower £99.99, ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk Unlike make-do gravity showers that need to be hung overhead and produce poor water pressure, this portable pressurised shower and sprayer rests on the ground and provides the pressure you need to wash your hair, do the dishes, rinse off gear or wash the dog. It has an 11-litre capacity and provides 5-7 minutes of continuous water pressure.