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We have a slightly longer footprint for our tunnel tent, only because it was in the sale!  We just fold it over to tuck under the tent. Without the footprint we would have had a wet and dirty tent many a time, whereas its easier to clean footprint when we get home. We peg footprint down, only takes a few pegs, then tent pegged seperately

Think you've done really well with your budget. Like others have said, take stuff from home, pillows etc and great bargains in the likes of £shop, Home Bargains and B&M.

We only paid £4 for those 2 camping pans that fit into each other, good to take.

Insulation is important. We bought those those cheap roll up foam mats to go under each airbed

Regarding the gas to use for your stove, check what it takes, look on here or relevant web site. We use a small gas bottle for ours, but your first can be pricey cos you buy the first bottle then you get it changed for a full one when it runs out. Sites sometimes have them.

Just use your common sense regarding the food. We just take fresh for the first day then buy more where we go . Some sites let you use a freezer to freeze the packs for your coolbox, but not always.

Enjoy and welcome to the world of camping.

Quote: Originally posted by IamRhino on 01/8/2012

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Are camping specific pans neccesary or can std household ones suffice

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I find good quality household pans far superior to camping pans, they just take up more room in the car.

Take whatever you can from home initially.  You can always add the luxuries later if you wish.  I take my steamer and frying pan.  When we started camping the worst thing was being cold at night.  I have since learnt to put plenty of insulation between the floor and the airbed and also on top of the airbed.  Fold up waterproof picnic blankets are great as 'carpets'and take up little room.  We don't have EHU and use a cool bag.  We take some frozen food with us which helps keep the bag cool as well as frozen bottles of water. 

Have fun!

Karen