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Quote: Originally posted by steventhehamster on 22/6/2014

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Hi and welcome. ON our first camping trip we were told not to spray deodrant inside the tent.
Have fun.

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Quote: Originally posted by bmtell on 23/6/2014

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Soft earplugs

Alcohol

Cook outside of tent. Probably best to err on the side of caution.

Lay out all the stuff you plan to take and realise it is way too much. You won't need most of it.

Crocs/sandals

Alcohol

Practice putting tent up in garden if possible.

Alcohol

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Quote: Originally posted by mrsf-red on 22/6/2014

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I have to say after putting it up in the garden to air out we are all ridiculously excited

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Quote: Originally posted by Big Fred on 10/7/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by mrsf-red on 22/6/2014I have to say after putting it up in the garden to air out we are all ridiculously excited

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How did putting the tent up in the garden go? I.e. was it you and the OH who put it up together?

You can always spot the "Newbies" putting their tents up on a campsite for the 1st or 2nd time by the way they argue

It's true that once the arguing starts between couples pitching their tent other campers will watch and grin to themselves for a short while before coming to the aid of the quarrelsome "Newbies"

To avoid these arguments, (and to take away the enjoyment of onlookers ) make sure you BOTHknow how to pitch your tent, this is why I ask if it was you and your OH that pitched it in your garden.

You can always search Youtube for videos on how to pitch your new tent.

On arriving at the campsite with a car full of kids (& the OH), after however long the journey or how stressful it was take 10 mins to chill and keep calm, pitch your tent as a team lol

Good luck, let us know how the trip went

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