{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"Planning big nights away on a small budget is not as hard as it sounds. We\u2019ve joined with our partner, HSBC UK, to put together some money-saving tips to help you keep the costs down on your next adventure.\u00A0\u00A0","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003EYou don\u2019t need to travel for hundreds of miles to an exotic location in the middle of nowhere to have an amazing outdoors experience, as adventure can be found on your own doorstep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003ERemember, you can also get our Scouts discount at \u003Ca href=\u0022/supporters/go-outdoors/\u0022 title=\u0022GO Outdoors\u0022\u003EGO Outdoors\u003C/a\u003E to save you some pennies.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW191289557 BCX8\u0022\u003EWith help from our partner, \u003Ca href=\u0022/supporters/hsbc-uk/\u0022 title=\u0022HSBC UK\u0022\u003EHSBC UK\u003C/a\u003E, we\u2019ve put together our top 20 tips to help you go camping on a budget:\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW30554606 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESee if you can borrow kit you need from family, friends, rental shops or neighbours.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Borrow equipment"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBuying great quality camping brands second hand means your equipment be safe, durable and long-lasting at a fraction of the price.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Buy second hand"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETry and repair any broken kit before replacing it. 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You may be able to find a campsite with free shuttle buses to the local area too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you can, take your bike. It\u2019ll help you to get around the campsite and the local area easily. A bike ride is a great day trip too!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan on taking a bike, remember to also pack your helmet, bike lights, visible clothing, a bike lock and puncture repair kit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Use public transport and take your bike"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESome campsites have swimming pools, sports fields, boating lakes, quiz nights, entertainment or playgrounds. 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