Camping · 13 September 2026
Brand Information – Camping & Caravan Direct
The camping and outdoor market is shaped by a handful of long-established names, alongside younger brands that have found their own following. The profiles below look at the origins and development of five of them: Colem
The camping and outdoor market is shaped by a handful of long-established names, alongside younger brands that have found their own following. The profiles below look at the origins and development of five of them: Coleman, Campingaz, Outwell, Robens and Easy Camp.
Coleman
Coleman is among the best-known names in outdoor equipment, with a history that stretches back well over a century. Its story began with the introduction of a portable lantern, a product that helped establish the company as a fixture of the American camping scene before its range widened into tents, stoves, coolers and other gear for life outdoors.
Campingaz
Campingaz built its reputation around portable gas. The brand became familiar to campers through its cylinders, stoves, lanterns and barbecues, and it remains closely associated with practical cooking and heating equipment for tent, caravan and motorhome users across Europe.
Outwell
Outwell has become a familiar sight on campsites, particularly for its family tents and camping furniture. The brand grew from a modest beginning into a wide-ranging collection covering tents, sleeping equipment, furniture and accessories, with an emphasis on comfort and practical design for longer trips.
Robens
Robens occupies a different corner of the market, with a focus on lightweight and technical equipment suited to backpacking, trekking and more adventurous camping. Its range has developed around tents and sleeping systems designed to be carried rather than driven to a pitch.
Easy Camp
Easy Camp was created to serve campers looking for straightforward, affordable equipment. Its tents and accessories are aimed at newcomers, occasional campers and families who want dependable gear without a large outlay, and the brand has grown into a broad range covering everything needed for a simple pitch.
Together these brands cover much of the spectrum of camping equipment, from budget-friendly starter kits to specialist lightweight gear and long-established names in portable fuel and lighting.