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Hello all!!

I purchased my first tent recently (Cedar Creek from Milletts) and am planning my first camping expedition within the next couple of weeks with the Wife and Tiddlypeep (age 6).

So far I've got the following equipment:

1 Tent

3 Sleeping Bags

What else is essential for a beginner on their first camping trip?  I guess I'm thinking of airbeds, cooker, etc but I'm not really sure what's best and what the 'etc' is!!  Any help and/or advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Micky Badger

Great, thanks for your help and super quick reply ... I'll wander over there now and take a look.

Cheers

Micky Badger

I would say something to sleep on - airbeds (and pump to go with) or foldup beds - whichever you prefer, lights, and something to cook with. Depends how luxurious you want to be as to what you buy - have a look at www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com - they sell most things you can think of - will probably give you some ideas.

Bear in mind whatever you buy, you have to carry with you - make sure you can fit it all in your car :)

Mike

Hello Badger

Here is Val's List

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=7

Start here, then decide where you want to go and ask which systems are best for you. 

Hi

don't forget the beer!

Happy Camping!!

If you buy an airbed, make sure you take a fleece blanket to put between the airbed & your sleeping bags - personally I think airbeds are great, really comfy, but they do create condensation, so the blanket will avoid a wet sleeping bag when you wake.

Saucepans, crockery & cutlery you can take from home, no need to buy special ones for your first trip. Don't forget your pillows

And some spare beer. 

Wow, thanks guys (and girls!) .... it seems that key message here is beer and wine

I also like the tips about blankets, pillows and using cooking stuff from home.

Now, I'm getting to a point where I'm going to start making purchases:

I've been over to simplyhike.co.uk and they seem to have some bargains so I think I'm going to plump for: