Camping Kit Hire

Camping equipment hire for schools, scouts and families in the UK

Camping Kit Hire is a British company dedicated to camping equipment hire, with activity documented since 2009. Its offering is aimed at those organising outdoor trips — schools preparing Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, scout groups, families planning a weekend getaway — who would rather not take on the purchase, storage and maintenance of their own kit. The firm distributes tents and camping equipment across the UK, delivered clean, checked and ready to use.

Two service lines: hire and Kit MOT

The business is built around two main services. The first is equipment hire, covering tents, sleeping mats, cooking kits and complete camping bundles. The second, called Kit MOT, consists of cleaning, inspecting and repairing camping equipment that the customer already owns. The company also offers group packages, designed for schools, scouts and large expeditions, and a nationwide delivery and collection service.

How hire works

The hire process is organised in four steps. The customer first browses the online catalogue and selects the equipment. They then complete the booking form, accept the quote, pay the invoice and authorise the security deposit. Next, they receive delivery of the kit at the address provided. Once the activity is over, they must return the equipment reasonably clean and dry, packed in the same box it arrived in, and wait for collection, with no need to print any documentation.

How the Kit MOT service works

Maintenance of your own equipment follows a four-stage procedure. The customer sends a service request to obtain a quote. Once accepted, the company arranges collection, carries out a pre-work inspection and sends a video report. With that report, the customer decides the level of work they want. After the work is completed and the invoice paid, they receive their items back to check them.

Customer profile and coverage

The service is aimed at schools, scout groups, expedition organisers and outdoor enthusiasts. The company states that hiring can save thousands of pounds and hundreds of hours of work compared with buying and maintaining your own equipment. Delivery and collection coverage extends across the whole UK.

Background and business approach

CampingKitHire.com was launched in 2009 with the aim of making outdoor learning activities easier and more affordable for schools. The firm notes that buying your own equipment, while appealing, brings unexpected responsibilities that put some organisers off planning trips. Its model seeks to offer a cheaper alternative with less management burden, with durable, clean equipment, a simple booking process and customer service.