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Taking my first camping trip this week where I know there will be a downpour for days!!! Having never camped in that kind of weather, any suggestions for it not ruining a holiday?

Wet weather gear is a camping essential - means that you can go walks in the rain etc.
Something to do inside.    Books, radio to listen to (on low so as not to disturb everyone else), card games etc.

NEVER be put off by rain, most tents these days are more than capable of withstanding rain and it's so cosy inside when it does chuck it down.

If you are without kids get some cards and booze, if you have kids take board games and towels, most kids love playing in the rain!

We will be pitched this weekend and I can't wait for the rain!

Quote: Originally posted by Camping nutcase on 09/6/2009

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 radio to listen to (on low so as not to disturb everyone else),

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We tried that at Park Foot in Cumbria where it pee'd it down for 36 hours straight, rain hammering on a tent is bloomin' loud.. you won't disturb other people with your radio as all they will be able to hear is.. well, rain hammering on their tent !

Quote: Originally posted by mrneillees on 10/6/2009

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NEVER be put off by rain, most tents these days are more than capable of withstanding rain and it's so cosy inside when it does chuck it down.

If you are without kids get some cards and booze, if you have kids take board games and towels, most kids love playing in the rain!

We will be pitched this weekend and I can't wait for the rain!

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Well said, I second that  :)

Angie