Camping list

Own_My_Own

We have bought a tent ( 10 berth :eek:) after many years of towing a caravan. We just need more space.
But I am more worried than I ever was towing the van ( single mum of 2. 16 and 20 in age)

I have the basics from the van and think we are sorted, but you never know.
What is the one thing ( or 2-3 things) you couldn't do without when camping. And what are the things that are not worth taking.

There will be 5 of us as the kids always take a mate each.

OMO x

Eta I have read every list on the net, but just some wanted first hand tips.

karren

hot water bottle
kettle
cooker
fleeces
crocs
deckchairs (we gave up with the camp chairs as the cheap ones dont last)
fold up table
cooking stand

there is a few camping apps about too

sefilby

Own my own - I'm assuming you've got your own list compiled. would you mind sharing?
I wouldn't go anywhere without a pack of wet wipes!

Own_My_Own

sefilby wrote: »

Own my own - I'm assuming you've got your own list compiled. would you mind sharing?
I wouldn't go anywhere without a pack of wet wipes!

Camping

Tent
Mallet
Footprint
Carpet/mat
Plug/ adapters/converter
(Phone chargers)
Repair kit
Heaters
Cot Beds
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Chairs
Tables
Portable Cooker
Gas rings /gas bottle/matches
BBQ /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
Travel Iron/hair dryer
Gazebo
Wind breaker
Draining mat
Kampa Khazi
Playing cards
Cool box
Mirror
Post it's/pad/pen
Basic tools
Small throws( in bags)
Fire extinguisher
Fishing gear
Tool kit ( screwdriver/rope etc)
Towels/ toiletry bag ( one each)
Tea towel / clothe/ liquid
Bottle bags ( for shoes)

This is my basic list.

loubyfran64

Extra blankets - just in case! A waterproof sleeping bag too - or a good tent, once my tent leaked and I got soggy feet in my sleeping bag.

Wet whipes always come in handy too - especially if there are kids about (and arm pits).

x

Own_My_Own

One thing I always take is Lyons coffee bags. Real coffee without the mess.

http://www.coffeeperfection.com/coffee-bags.php

I get mine in Morrisons.

LV_Sue

Your kids are too big now, but when mine were little I had a couple of plastic tubs which doubled as seats. They were about 18 inches across and about 2 foot deep. I used to bath the kids in them, wash up in them and wash clothes in them - not at the same time though!
They were absolutely brilliant as they had handles on the side so you could carry them, but I haven't seen them for ages. Might be handy for someone with younger kids.
I'll see if I can find a link.

Sort of like these, but with rigid sides so you could sit on them.
http://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/storage-boxes-for-schools-c3/plastic-flexi-trugs-c28/40lt-large-round-plastic-flexible-tub-wm-p541

LV_Sue

Plenty of carrier bags for rubbish/wet or dirty clothes etc.

Own_My_Own

LV_Sue wrote: »

Your kids are too big now, but when mine were little I had a couple of plastic tubs which doubled as seats. They were about 18 inches across and about 2 foot deep. I used to bath the kids in them, wash up in them and wash clothes in them - not at the same time though!
They were absolutely brilliant as they had handles on the side so you could carry them, but I haven't seen them for ages. Might be handy for someone with younger kids.
I'll see if I can find a link.

Sort of like these, but with rigid sides so you could sit on them.
http://www.plasticboxshop.co.uk/storage-boxes-for-schools-c3/plastic-flexi-trugs-c28/40lt-large-round-plastic-flexible-tub-wm-p541

I saw these the other day and was very tempted.

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=007481

pretzelnut

We prefer to take our duvets instead if sleeping bags, we vacuum pack them to maximise space.

I use stack and store tubs for everything, clothes, food etc, they also come in handy for washing up etc.

Campsites are super friendly and if you forget something another camper is usually happy to help by loaning a mallet etc.

Own_My_Own

Do you all have trailers or just very big cars. I can't see all this going in a normal car. We have a Picasso and an inflatable roof rack with bag. And I am worried about fitting it all in.

On the trip we are taking over the bank holiday we have 2 cars, so we should be ok. But when we go away in one car it will be very tight.