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01/4/2015 at 8:36pm
Location: Dartford Kent
Outfit: VW T6 conversion
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The serious hazards are about fire - CO from BBQs etc indoors, as above; and gas cylinders catching light from mis-installation. Always cook in a well ventilated area that you can escape from if needed.
A small kit with plasters, bite/sting cream, hand steriliser (or gin - can be drunk in emergencies). Small torch; knife (or multitool) for emergencies, and a backlit clock watch or mobile. You're unlikely to sleep well on the first night and may be counting the hours. One of the joys, however, is going to bed with the birds and getting up with them, to the dawn chorus.
Make sure you're well insulated underneath, with mats, cardboard boxes or camp beds. (Airbeds can be chilly.) The ground is very cold this time of year. Thermal vests and long johns are good to sleep in, and should be put on before evening meal. It's not a fashion contest;you need to keep as warm and dry as you can.
Weak ankles? Walking boots!
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04/4/2015 at 1:52pm
Location: Northants
Outfit: Too many. I need therapy.
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Camping seems to bring out the accident-prone gene out in my children - since 2009 we've had trips to a&e with broken bones for each of the three children (one wrist, one collar bone and one index finger!). Also had tooth abscess, allergy to some sort of insect bite and eye infection over the years, so the only other thing I'd add to the list would be the details of your nearest medical centre! That said, we've never found any of the above ruined our trips and have carried on with the holiday.
Tent-wise, we've been very lucky with only minor leaks and slightly bent poles, even in severe weather. I have spare guys, pegs, seam sealant, fabric repair kit and emergency foil blankets in a tub, just in case.
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04/4/2015 at 10:04pm
Location: notts
Outfit: Outwell Oakland xl & Bear Lake6
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We have been camping for a long time and never really had a problem. Apart from one time in The Vendee,France when we were camping with our girls and in a pine forest. The eldest, who was then about 6, had an allergic reaction to the pine and her eyes swelled and became like slits and she could hardly see. One particular day we went to a penguin show, we went early so that we could sit somewhere in the shade and found a very large tree. Unfortunately by the time the show started, we were in full sun, so had to use other methods to shade her. OH got stung that year too with the his arm virtually doubling in size and the "poison" very slowly creeping up his arm. UGH!
The same daughter, whilst working at festivals, tripped over a guy line and chipped her elbow which was quite painful.
Other than that, we've had (touch wood)no problems. And yes, the worst things for us (so far) is torrential rain and waking up and desperately needing the loo.
In my experience you have to go with the flow or else you'd never do anything. Just enjoy
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05/4/2015 at 8:16am
Location: Suffolk
Outfit: Eriba Famila 320
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The downside to camping... let me think about it...
I know buying camping gear becomes addictive.
You'll never be able walk down the high street without an essential trip to Millets, Blacks, Cotswolds, Mountainware and purchase the latest must have camping essential. You'll search Amazon and ebay for tents, lights, pots and pans.
You're shed/garage/loft will become full of tents, shelters, stoves or various designs. Your airing cupboard stuffed with sleeping bags, blankets, bags of bunting and pillows.
You'll buy roll mats, self inflatting mats, air beds and countless styles of camp bed....
You'll dream of your next tent to add the collection of 6 or 8 you already have, as you'll need different tents for different trips away. The huge family tent when you all go away for a week or 2, then the slightly smaller for weekend trips and the countless 2-3 man tents when its just you and the partner. The kids will start collecting their own tents too. Then you'll never want to part with any of them, that first tent you bought 20+ years ago with a ripped fly sheet and broken poles all carefully mended with duct tap..
And then the other decides you also need a campervan as the estate car isn't big enough even with a roof rack and possibly a trailer...
I've not been on here for while as I've been in rehab for my addiction....
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