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I'm guess ing that its when you add kids to the equation that the need for spreadsheet becomes apparent - 2 small people but so much stuff!

Quote: Originally posted by Fotogen on 08/5/2011

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I can't beleive this!!! Computor programs and spread sheets???

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We have a computer spreadsheet as we have 3 areas where we keep camping stuff. The vast majority is ready packed in the side loft of the house (so very quick to pack), but the tents are kept in our bedroom wardrobes (to avoid the damage of extreme temperature fluctuations) and the airbeds, sleeping bags, microfibre towels and carpets are kept in another wardrobe (for similar reasons and to avoid potential moth damage etc).

We have several tents and setups depending on the type of camping. The majority is standard for all trips, but some things only go if we use the big tent, while others are only used with the small tents or for quick pitch touring. Having a list makes sure that we take the boxes and items needed and that we don't forget things.

When there was only 2 of us, we only had one tent and set up so lists only addressed such as footwear, food and such as cooking foil, oil etc. Now we have a 4 year old - overnight, weekend and longer stays have different setups - so having a computerised list is the best way of dealing with things.

Yep, you can't beat lists and also trying to leave as much unpacked as possible for next trip and in one place like hallway.

My main problem is small car and largish dog and changeable weather so how many sleepinglayers/clothes layers to take. Last month my clothes ranged from thermals to sunhats and being Britain can't say that is going to improve.

Think the more you go the more practical you get.