Things to bring
Discussion
Seeing as I have to pack tomorrow, trying to think of things I'll need to bring, especially as I havent been camping since I was about 5!!
Apart from the obvious such as a tent and lots of layers of clothing, what else should I bring?
All I've got down at the moment is earplugs (suggested for anyone camping withing a 20 mile radius of nonegreen) oh and mustn't forget a towel!!
Still bringing hairdryer and straighteners in the hope I can find a plug socket somewhere!!
Apart from the obvious such as a tent and lots of layers of clothing, what else should I bring?
All I've got down at the moment is earplugs (suggested for anyone camping withing a 20 mile radius of nonegreen) oh and mustn't forget a towel!!
Still bringing hairdryer and straighteners in the hope I can find a plug socket somewhere!!
Errr let me think .....
Sleeping bag (for night time warmth)
Money (for beer)
Underwear (if desired)
Torch (for finding the loos in the dark)
Snacks (for snacking)
Shoes (more than one pair in case its wet)
Camera (to catch the antics during the weekend)
Thats about covered it in addition to what you posted.
Sleeping bag (for night time warmth)
Money (for beer)
Underwear (if desired)
Torch (for finding the loos in the dark)
Snacks (for snacking)
Shoes (more than one pair in case its wet)
Camera (to catch the antics during the weekend)
Thats about covered it in addition to what you posted.
In order of importance:
Water
Food
Thermals and/or warm clothing
Waterpoof clothing
Change of shoes and clothes in case they get wet.
Water carrier to fill with water for washing/washing up
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels
Roll mat
Two blankets or duvets (underneath as well as above as ground gets cold this time of year, in addition to sleeping bag if you don't have four seasons type used by serious campers/mountaineers)
Emergency food (muesli bars, chocolate, bananas, or Kendal Mint Cake if you really do suffer with low blood sugar or get hungry really quickly)
Camping stove and pan - if cooking - with adequate fuel supply
Pen knife (or Swiss Army knife if you are really serious)
Torch (to avoid tripping over guide ropes and make night time trips to loo less hazardous)
Plate to eat off unless you want to eat out of a tin/saucepan.
Spare carrier bags/bin bags to put rubbish in
>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 25th April 19:33
Water
Food
Thermals and/or warm clothing
Waterpoof clothing
Change of shoes and clothes in case they get wet.
Water carrier to fill with water for washing/washing up
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels
Roll mat
Two blankets or duvets (underneath as well as above as ground gets cold this time of year, in addition to sleeping bag if you don't have four seasons type used by serious campers/mountaineers)
Emergency food (muesli bars, chocolate, bananas, or Kendal Mint Cake if you really do suffer with low blood sugar or get hungry really quickly)
Camping stove and pan - if cooking - with adequate fuel supply
Pen knife (or Swiss Army knife if you are really serious)
Torch (to avoid tripping over guide ropes and make night time trips to loo less hazardous)
Plate to eat off unless you want to eat out of a tin/saucepan.
Spare carrier bags/bin bags to put rubbish in
>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 25th April 19:33
The Hood said:
Matches/lighter of course, no good having a stove if you can't light it.
D'oh! Knew I missed something!
Knife, fork, spoon unless you fancy using your fingers to eat
Glyn.
Fingers were made before forks
Swiss army knife can be utilized effectively 
Camping shops sell a spoon, knife and fork that all clip together.
I was going to add a chair to sit on to that list. Not essential, I know, but the ground is wet around this time of year and if you suffer with a bad back... I have camped for four weeks without a chair, but I did have a Harley to sit on for most of the day 
And a hammer or big boot to push tent pegs home.
>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 25th April 22:32
And a hammer or big boot to push tent pegs home.
>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 25th April 22:32
EmmaP said:
Matches/lighter of course, no good having a stove if you can't light it.
D'oh! Knew I missed something!
Knife, fork, spoon unless you fancy using your fingers to eat
Glyn.
Fingers were made before forks
Camping shops sell a spoon, knife and fork that all clip together.
All clipped together ay..........think i'll just bring the plastic picnic/take away type, saves on washing up as we wont have the dishwasher with us.
Glyn.
EmmaP said:
I was going to add a chair to sit on to that list. Not essential, I know, but the ground is wet around this time of year and if you suffer with a bad back... I have camped for four weeks without a chair, but I did have a Harley to sit on for most of the day
And a hammer or big boot to push tent pegs home.
>> Edited by EmmaP on Tuesday 25th April 22:32
Have got chairs and they are cheaper than a Harley
have a hammer aswell.
Glyn.
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