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By the Canvasdale team · Last checked 21 October 2026

Carbon monoxide: Never use a stove, BBQ, gas heater or lantern inside a tent, awning or porch, or bring one in to cool down: they can give off carbon monoxide, which can kill. Cook outside in the open air, keep a fire blanket handy and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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What you need

How much to take

Tips from the campsite

FAQs

Work it out: the camping gas calculator does this sum for your own trip, with every figure editable.

Worked example: Take 3 × 220 g of gas (581 g with spare).

Open the camping gas calculator

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The forecast for the site itself, the day before and on the morning you leave.
The site's rules on arrival times, dogs, noise, gas and pitch use.
Fire rules: whether fires, fire pits or BBQs are allowed, on the site and in the area.

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Canvasdale is an independent UK camping site for families, couples and first-timers. Every figure is a planning guide: check your kit maker's figures, the forecast and the site's rules before you go. We don't test products.

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