BUDGET

PRO

TENTS

Coleman Evenston 4

Good for beginners and occasional campers. 

Features: 2 doors, 2 windows and extended shade.

Capacity: 4 people

Size: 8x10x1.72m

Price: B4,500 from Thailand Outdoor Shop

Coleman Master Series 270

Good for regular campers who want a tougher longer-lasting tent.

Features: 2 doors, 2 windows, extended shade, rainproof, UV proof.  

Capacity: 4-5 persons

Size: 2.7x2.7x1.75m 

Price: B18,500 from Thailand Outdoor Shop

COOKING GEAR

Primus Express

Features: Heat 2600w-8900 BTU/h, boils in 3.15 minutes. Can’t be used when temperature is under 5 degree Celcius. 

Weight: 0.96kg 

Price: B1,400 from Thai-outdoorfamily.com

Primus Omni Fuel

Features: Heat 300w/10500 BTU/h, boils in 3 minutes.

No temperature limitation. 

Weight: 0.44kg

Price: B6,100 from Thai-outdoorfamily.com   

LIGHTS

Princeton Tec AMP 1L

Features: 1 Maxbright LED, 40 lumens, light range 52m, require AAA x2 batteries = 50 hours’ use. 

Weight: 0.57kg

Price: B450 from Thailand Outdoor Shop

Primus Prime Torch 1020

Features: Cree Q4, 130 lumens, light range 160m, requires CR 123 x2 batteries = 6 hours’ use. 

Weight: 0.58kg

Price: B1,900 from Thailand Outdoor Shop     

SLEEPING BAGS

Scouter

Features: Nylon 190T cover, stuffed with 100% polyester, suited for temperatures between 20-25 degrees Celsius.  

Size: 0.75x1.8m

Weight: 150g

Price: B450 from www.e-travelmart.com

Kelty Eclipse 30 

Features: 50D polyester ripstop shell, polyester and cotton blend lining, suited for temperatures down to -1 degree Celcius.

Size: 0.9x2m

Weight: 0.9kg

Price: B4,500 from Thaihiking.com

Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei

Entry fee B100. Camping fee B90. Tent B225. 042-871-333, 042-871-458, www.dnp.go.th

After its annual closure over the rainy season, Phu Kradueng National Park is now welcoming back visitors to experience its virgin forests and red maple leaves. The national park limits visitor numbers to 5,000 people per day so you might want to call ahead. It’s a 3-4 hour hike to the camp site but it’s well worth the effort.

Khun Sathan National Park, Nan

Entry fee B100. Camping fee B90. Tent B225. 054-701-121, 054-305-585, 087-173-9549.

It’s that time of year when the mountains in the North turn pink as the nang phaya seua krong flowers, aka Thai sakura, bloom in the chilly weather, creating a spectacular landscape. One top spot to see it all is Khun Sathan National Park in Nan’s Na Noi District. Check with the national park office for a precise bloom forecast prior to your visit so that you don’t miss out. There are limited spaces for camping, too.

Pang Oong, Mae Hong Son

Camping fee B100. Tent fee B300.

Part of the SUPPORT Foundation’s Pang Tong Royal Project, Pang Oong is a dream destination for those seeking to enjoy the valley’s morning mist. As it’s not a national park, visitors who wish to stay overnight must register their name with the SUPPORT Foundation in Mae Hong Son (053-611-244, 085-618-3303) in advance. Visitor numbers are limited to 500 a day so do call ahead.