*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Own_My_Own

I really wonder sometimes about the rest of this site. I posted in the British Holiday forum this morning.


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4686847

102 people have looked and I have 1 reply. It was nice of that person to take the time, but her reply was not really what I was looking for.

I know you need a kettle, table and chairs.

quidsy

Some kind of hardwearing tape, for repairing tears or sticking things down.

You would be surprised what a decent roll of tape can solve.

Rubbish sacks & carrier bags. Roll of string.

princesskitty29

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I really wonder sometimes about the rest of this site. I posted in the British Holiday forum this morning.


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4686847

102 people have looked and I have 1 reply. It was nice of that person to take the time, but her reply was not really what I was looking for.

I know you need a kettle, table and chairs.

Hi OMO, I have things like this on my list:

Sleeping bags
Ground mats
Spare tent pegs
Mallet
Torch
Lantern (a clip on lantern that can be hung from the 'ceiling' of the tent for light when inside at night)
Chairs
Gas stove
Old towel ( good when weather is bad - put it inside the entrance of the tent for mucky shoes etc)
Pillows
Gas
Blankets incase it's cold at night
Hot water bottles
Saucepans
Mugs, bowls, plates & cutlery
Kitchen roll
Toilet roll
Scissors
Tin opener
Mini chopping board
Bin bags
Washing up bowl
Washing up liquid
Tea towels
Towels
Earplugs (can be noisy on campsite!)
Large bottles of water (for drinking and cooking)
Long matches for stove
Carbon monoxide alarm if you have one

I realise this is more than 2-3 things! I've also just realised you said that lady's reply was not quite whatt you're looking for - so not sure my list might is much good either! Sorry!

Own_My_Own

quidsy wrote: »

Some kind of hardwearing tape, for repairing tears or sticking things down.

You would be surprised what a decent roll of tape can solve.

Rubbish sacks & carrier bags. Roll of string.

Thanks quidsy that was more like what I was thinking off. I just can't believe that many looked at the post and only one person replied.
Do people just look at threads because they are bored ? Surely out of the 102 people who looked at it more than one of them camps in a tent.

My reply would be-
Take your own pillow. (As I can't sleep without it.)

Own_My_Own

princesskitty thank you.

But what is the thing that isnt on a camp list that you take. Or the things on the lists that you don't bother with.

The lists I have seen on-line are mahoosive :rotfl: I'd need a caravan just to get it all to the site. :rotfl:

Eta you have eye plugs ! That's the kind of thing I am after. The little things you don't think about until you are there!

Own_My_Own

My list :eek:


Camping

Tent
Mallet/ tent pegs
Footprint
Carpet/mat
Plug/ adapters/converter
(Phone chargers)
Repair kit/tools
Heaters
Beds
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Chairs
Tables
Cooker
Gas rings /gas bottle/matches
BBQ /gas tongs
Saucepans
Kettle
Cooking utensils/ chopping board
Plates/mugs/glasses
Knifes/ forks/spoons
Water buts
Hot water keg
Collapsable Washing up bowl
Torches/lights. Batteries
First aid kit
Iron/hair dryer
Gazebo
Wind breaker
Draining mat
Porta potty
Playing cards
Cool box
Mirror
Post it's
Basic tools
Small throws( in bags)
Fire extinguisher
Fishing gear

Oh that looks a lot :rotfl:

princesskitty29

Own_My_Own wrote: »

princesskitty thank you.

But what is the thing that isnt on a camp list that you take. Or the things on the lists that you don't bother with.

The lists I have seen on-line are mahoosive :rotfl: I'd need a caravan just to get it all to the site. :rotfl:

There is one thing that I always take that wasn't on the list that might or might not be appealing to you! I always take a bog-in-a-bag:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bog-Bag-BoginaBag-Portable-Camping/dp/B003G3BCTG

It's certainly not glamorous, but is a life saver if you need the loo in the night! I don't use it during the day, it's just for those times when I don't want to trek across the campsite at 1am in the morning!

I know you're looking for more tips and hints really, so i'll get thinking!

princesskitty29

Oops our posts just crossed OMO - I can see you already have soemthing similar on your list!

Own_My_Own

princesskitty29 wrote: »

There is one thing that I always take that wasn't on the list that might or might not be appealing to you! I always take a bog-in-a-bag:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bog-Bag-BoginaBag-Portable-Camping/dp/B003G3BCTG

It's certainly not glamorous, but is a life saver if you need the loo in the night! I don't use it during the day, it's just for those times when I don't want to trek across the campsite at 1am in the morning!

I know you're looking for more tips and hints really, so i'll get thinking!

Have just edited my last reply to you. It is things like ear plugs. :T

We have a kampa khazi. It's not glamorous either. The last time we went camping (in folding camper) my cousin used it in the night. She woke everyone up with her laughing because her pee was steaming where it was so cold. :rotfl:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARAVAN-CAMPING-KAMPA-KHAZI-PORTABLE-TOILET-5LTR-CHEMICAL-FESTIVAL-UPDATED-2013-/321137769337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ac54d7b79

Oh we crossed again !

quidsy

another reply to the thread, someone else posted wet wipes. Can't beleive I didnt think of them, I have about 5 packs on the go at my house, use them for everything.