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Quote: Originally posted by smogz on 21/1/2011

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Hi!

I am a beginner at family camping in big tents. I have sort of sorted out what kind of tent I will buy but now I need advise on what kind of equipment needed for a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids.

I am at least planning to camp where there is current available.

I know the essential eating, cooking, chairs, table but what more is really needed? and what is really clever to bring?

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Hopefully copying and pasting this will work. Below you should find our checklist.

Items that are in Brackets need to be added before we set off, everything else is already packed away ready. Items that are NOT in bold are stored in item above it that is in bold.

So just for clarity the spare tarp (not in bold) is stored in the bag that the carpet goes in. the Fire Bucket has the tent pegs etc in it.

Probably would have been easier to say that anything that isnt in bold is transported in something that is....

By the way our lives are usually dis-organized - except for when it comes to camping and my Sports coaching....

The big stuff in order of importance...

• Tent, pegs and mallet
• Sleeping Bags
• Air beds / roll mats (pump if required)
• Lighting
• Chairs
• Stove, cutlery, mugs, pans and plates.
• Bucket (to cool beer and put out fires)
• Water carrier
• Cool box (remember to freeze half the milk if not EHU)
• BBQ
• Toilet and disinfectant (essential if you have small kids, but not so if it's just you and partner)
• Picnic blankets (double as insulation for under the beds)
• Extension / Tarp (if you need to cook in the rain)
• Table