Camping Gear

Wild Camping and Backpacking Gear from Exped, DD Hammocks, and Robens

Wylies Outdoor World in Fife, Scotland stocks sleeping mats, tarps, hammocks, tents, and sleeping bags from Exped, DD Hammocks, Robens, Wechsel, Highlander, and Feuerhand, selected for UK wild camping, backpacking, and hammock camping conditions. Use the sections below to navigate by category, or go directly to the tent camping page or the hammock camping page for a focused selection.

Exped Sleeping Mats for Backpacking and Car Camping in the UK

Browse all sleeping mats at Wylies Outdoor World - the highest-revenue category in this collection and the range where Exped is the clear leader. The Exped MegaMat Max LXW is the mat Drew recommends without hesitation to every car camper and base camp user who asks - nothing in this price range comes close for comfort and durability. For two-person use, the MegaMat Duo LW and MegaMat Duo M cover different size requirements at the same standard. For backpackers and wild campers where weight is the constraint, the Exped Ultra 6.5R LW delivers a high R-value at a weight that does not compromise the rest of the pack - the most popular ultralight mat at Wylies for three-season Scottish conditions. Hammock campers need a different solution - a standard sleeping mat does not work in a hammock. Browse hammock insulation at Wylies Outdoor World for under quilts and insulated pads built for hammock use.

DD Tarps for Wild Camping and Bushcraft across the UK

Browse all DD Tarps at Wylies Outdoor World - the second strongest-selling category in this collection. The DD Tarp 3x3 is the most purchased tarp at Wylies - versatile enough for solo use, light enough for a backpack, and proven across Scottish conditions from Galloway to the Cairngorms. The DD Tarp 4x4 is the step up for two-person use or anyone who needs more coverage in exposed terrain. Tarp suspension is as important as the tarp itself - browse tarp suspension and accessories at Wylies to complete the setup.

DD Hammocks and Camping Hammocks for Wild Camping and Backpacking

Browse all camping hammocks at Wylies Outdoor World - from ultralight backpacking hammocks through to jungle hammocks with integrated bug nets. DD Hammocks dominates this collection. The DD Frontline Hammock is the top seller at Wylies - a double-layer hammock with an integrated mosquito net that handles three-season use in Scotland without modification and is the hammock Drew has used and recommended for over a decade. Hammock camping requires more than a hammock alone - browse camping tarps, hammock suspension, and hammock insulation to complete your setup. Camping in midge-prone conditions in Scotland from late spring through early autumn? The DD Hammock Mosquito Net is worth adding to any open hammock.

Tents for Wild Camping and Backpacking from Highlander, Robens, Wechsel and DD

Browse all tents at Wylies Outdoor World - 1 man tents, 2 man tents, 3 man tents, and 4 man tents for backpacking, wild camping, and campsite use across the UK. The Highlander Respite 2 Man Tunnel Tent is the most consistent tent seller at Wylies - a well-priced three-season tunnel tent that handles Scottish weather reliably. For solo wild campers, the Highlander Respite 1 Man and the DD SuperLight Bikepacker Mesh Tent are the two strongest starting points. Robens covers the lightweight end with the Robens Seeker 2 Person LW Tent - a genuinely ultralight two-person option for backpackers who need a tent rather than a tarp. For campers who want a premium four-season tent built for exposed UK and European conditions, the Wechsel Tempest range covers 2 man, 3 man, and 4 man options at price points that reflect the build quality.

Sleeping Bags for UK Three-Season and Winter Camping

Browse all sleeping bags at Wylies Outdoor World - down and synthetic bags across a full range of temperature ratings for three-season and winter camping. Robens leads this collection. The Robens Serac 300 is the most consistent seller for three-season UK use, the Robens Serac 900 covers serious winter and expedition conditions to minus 20, and the Robens Scoria Quilt is the top choice for hammock campers who need a sleeping bag that works with a hammock rather than against it. Exped covers the down sleeping bag end for backpackers who need low weight and high warmth. Sleeping bag liners add between 5 and 8 degrees of warmth to an existing bag - a lightweight way to extend a three-season bag into colder conditions without replacing it.

Feuerhand Storm Lanterns for Camp Lighting

Feuerhand storm lanterns at Wylies Outdoor World are the strongest camp lighting option in this collection - German-made paraffin lanterns built to the same design since 1914, wind-resistant, battery-free, and the lantern of choice for campers and bushcrafters who want reliable light that does not depend on a charge. The Feuerhand Baby Special 276 is the core model, available in a wide range of colours with a full accessories range. For battery and rechargeable lighting options, browse the camping torches and flashlights collection.

Ask Drew About Camping Gear at Wylies Outdoor World

Wylies Outdoor World's owner Drew has been selling and personally using outdoor gear for over two decades - sleeping on Exped mats in conditions from mild Scottish summers through to hard winter camps, running DD Tarps in the Cairngorms, and building hammock setups that have been tested in the kind of Scottish weather that exposes every weakness in a system. If you are not sure which sleeping mat suits your camping style, which tent handles Scottish weather, or how to put together a complete hammock camping setup, contact Drew at Wylies before you order.