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Hunter30062352

31/5/2014 at 9:29am
Location: Frinton - Essex
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because of the baby we really need EHU and ill be honest its so much better as we use heater/ fridge/ chargers ect!

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The great outdoors, sunshine, laughter.. a moaning wife and screaming brat!

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Carl1889

17/6/2014 at 2:04pm
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Hi guys

Just to let you know our first trip was an absolutely amazing experience!! We found some lovely walks to take our dog on and we actually had everything we needed!! We are currently planning our next trip for July and cant wait.

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated.

Carl

Mucker1884

17/6/2014 at 3:42pm
Location: Derby.
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WHAT... NO PICS???

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Whippetlover

17/6/2014 at 3:57pm
Location: Somerset
Outfit: Bailey Brindisi

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Lovely update! Glad you enjoyed it :)

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Bramston

17/6/2014 at 4:00pm
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Camping allows you to pick and choose portable technologies.
If you want to camp in the cold then use mountaineering clothing and sleeping bags or link up to mains electricity and heating.
If your idea of a camping trip is exploring the local beaches and countryside then escaping TV and broadband may be fun, but your camping day may consist of microwaved snacks while watching TV and online chatting, you would need EHU lighting and heating in a big tent.

The car may be a power source for personal electronic devices but without a car you may want a 7w-10w solar panel.

It all comes down to your choice, start basic and buy what you miss on each trip, if you can carry it.

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MonsterBear

17/6/2014 at 4:02pm
Location: Ross-on-Wye
Outfit: Palamos 6

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Glad to hear it went well Carl... its the start of a slippery slope into addiction.

Carl1889

17/6/2014 at 5:13pm
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Unfortunately we forgot to take the camera even after numerous lists To be honest we enjoyed getting away from everything including our mobiles and just taking in the beautiful views on our walks but obviously as the colder night draw in we may be going to the EHU. Ive already started looking for items that I think will improve our next trip. Ive benn lokking into buying one of the camping kitchens with storage as we had nowhere to put condiments etc.

Wal577

17/6/2014 at 6:16pm
Location: wirral
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Hi Carl,
Glad you had a good time, if your after a good camp kitchen have a look in argos they have a regatta folding table with storage, it looks a bit low but it has ajustable legs, we have just got one and it is a very nice,well made bit of kit and best of all its been reduced (new I should have waited lol)

loobywoof

17/6/2014 at 10:33pm
Location: North Lincolnshire
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I'd second that Regatta camp kitchen - fabulous price at the moment. It cost me £50 last year and I wouldn't be without it for any more than a weekend camp.

Magnoliab1965

17/6/2014 at 10:40pm
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How about looking for a campsite that allows a campfire. We first experienced a campfire site without electric 4 years ago and now when searching for a campsite to go to I always go for fire above leccy

Bramston

18/6/2014 at 7:41am
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I often go back somewhere really nice just to get the photos that I missed the first time.

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MonsterBear

18/6/2014 at 8:29am
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We generally stay warm around the BBQ in the evening; started with a small folding BBQ like the Outwell ones (also in Aldi recently) then upgraded to a small fire pit with grid. Don't forget hot water bottle about half hour before bed time.

fran1000

18/6/2014 at 1:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Carl1889 on 17/6/2014
Hi guys

Just to let you know our first trip was an absolutely amazing experience!! We found some lovely walks to take our dog on and we actually had everything we needed!! We are currently planning our next trip for July and cant wait.

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated.

Carl

So glad you all enjoyed it, Carl, especially the dog! (Has anyone ever had a dog that didn't like camping? All of mine have loved it.)

I predict lots of looking at camping kit online from here on in....

Carl1889

18/6/2014 at 4:56pm
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Ive just had a look at the kitchen on the Argos website and its exactly what we are looking for.

I cant believe how addictive this camping is

Carl1889

18/6/2014 at 5:19pm
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Could anyone recommend a site in the bakewell/matlock area where there are good walks for our dog. Im a bit reluctant to book somewhere and not be able to give my dog the walks he loves

chappers2341

18/6/2014 at 5:28pm
Location: Oxford
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Back to the original question EHU is obviously a matter of choice and what you can and can't "manage" without. We all rely on more technology nowadays and whilst I am a total anti EHU I can't manage without my phone or some sort of access to the internet for two weeks at a time. But as Fran said previously the rest can go to sea in a bucket. Quite happy to live by the light of the sun and a head torch.
I'm not much of a TV person so the radio is pretty much the norm for me anyway, we also like the slowed down pace of the camping lifestyle, where the day to day acts of living become your entertainment, start cooking dinner early rather than rushing in after work, peel the spuds, sit down have a beer, put the BBQ on then pop down to the beach for a swim. who cares if its 10 o'clock by the time you eat.
Even shopping becomes quite pleasant, especially if its the most taxing thing you have to do that day

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