Essential Camping stuff for ONE person ?

[SimonTheSailor]

Right, i'm off to pick up my new (to me) estate car tomorrow. Going to f*ck off up to Scotland and hopefully have a few stop offs on the way up and down from the garden of England.


Thinking of roughing it in the car when I find nice out of the way places, the odd nights cleaning up in BnBs. Using cafes/McDonalds for number 2's.


What things do I need to take with me ? Thinking -

• bed/mattress - saw some people suggest air type camping mattresses recently but can't find the thread - recommend ?
• sleeping bag - GOT.
• pillow - GOT.
• gas stove for brewing/cooking - recommend ?
• pot
• mug
• spoon large and small
• water container
• plastic boxes to keep food in
• someway to keep a pint of milk chilled/packet of bacon - recommend ?
• string - no idea why
• a pair of clothes pegs - maybe 4
• duct tape
• lighter
• plastic bags for putting wet clothes in
• tissues for when I get lonely
• wet wipes
• outdoor chair

Do I really need anything else ?

Edited by SimonTheSailor on Friday 31st August 15:04

[SimonTheSailor]

@RizzoTheRat - that stove is just the thing I need - brilliant !

[SimonTheSailor]

snake_oil said:

If you're going to Scotland get some Avon Skin So Soft (trust me) or you'll be eaten alive by midgies!

Ha ha !! Yes, already heard about the Avon life saving product !!

[SimonTheSailor]

smifffymoto said:

Down load a bicycle touring pack list and delete anything bike related.

Great idea !!

[SimonTheSailor]

In case anybody is interested, the stove that was mentioned on page 1 -

https://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/gosystem-dynasty-compac...

seems to be sold by lots of people, all identical apart from the stickers and name on them.

Whilst doing my normal Sunday trip to Halfords I saw they were selling them for £8 each. Also 4 gas canisters for £5.

[SimonTheSailor]

Good tips - I was going to buy one of those collapsible water jugs but won't anymore.

Thought the simple bottles of water were the way to go.