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Topic: First camping trip in October

Gib39

18/9/2015 at 8:27pm
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I have just bought a tent for next season and now I'm thinking of squeezing a few nights away in at the beginning of October. Can anyone recommend if doing this is a good idea at that time of year especially with a three year old? We haven't camped before so what are the essentials we require this late in the season?

Thanks

Hacksaw Bob

18/9/2015 at 9:01pm
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See ficklejade's post on Page 2 of this thread.

If you'd normally use butane you might (if the temperature drops much below 5C) need an alternative; a Trangia type spirit (meths) burner or an Esbit/Hexi solid fuel folding stove, for instance.

(Don't use any of the above in a closed tent, of course)

TimCESmith

19/9/2015 at 1:11am
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Hello Gib 39.

1) Practice pitch your tent before you go away.

2) Make sure you can sleep well. Try out your bedding before you set off.

3) If you can, use an electric hook up (EHU) and get a heater. If not, use hot water bottles and really good kit to stay warm.

3) Light your gaff well. Again, mains power is king; but if you're not doing EHU bring every lantern and torch that you have. Find new friends and borrow theirs.

4) Er that's it.

issym

19/9/2015 at 8:48am
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Stay close to home so if you can nip home in the middle of the night if needed

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paulinekezza

19/9/2015 at 9:13am
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Hi Gib39
As already said, practice putting the tent up if you can. It can be challenging with a little one so include them in the process if possible. When our daughter was little, she was charged with giving me a tent peg when I needed one. This kept her entertained and she did not feel left out.
Ensure you peg ALL guys out. Don't peg them too close to your tent. They work best further out.
You can put up with most things during the day. The trick is to ensure you plan really well for night time. Being cold at night is hard to deal with. What is your sleeping set up? Peeps on here will advise you if you let us know. (Just had some really good advice myself and I have been camping all my life). As said, take good light sources. We camp all year so there is nothing wrong with going at this time of year if you plan well. Hope this helps, Pauline

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newnatjj

19/9/2015 at 6:50pm
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One of our favourite trips away was during the beginning of October - the weather was gorgeous (we were obviously lucky for the time of year), so don't let the time of year put you off.

We do take EHU & a heater, we have plenty of glamping luxuries so that does help. Things I think to remember would be to take as much layers of clothing & bedding as you can. The way I see it would be that I'd rather take stuff and not need it than not take it then need it. The nights really do start to draw in too (it's lovely been snuggled cosy in your tent in the evening!) so remember to take plenty of lighting, be organised and things to keep your little one entertained in the tent. If you are going electric then an electric griddle and kettle is handy then you're not worrying about the gas with the temperatures. One of the main problems with October camping I find is not whilst we are away, but on return - drying the tent out can be tricky.

Enjoy

pewacker

24/9/2015 at 6:06pm
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The warmer you will be the better the experience .... enjoy

Katieep

24/9/2015 at 8:36pm
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Can you camp in your garden?

We did this when we bought a tent in Sept a few years ago and couldn't wait until The following summer.

It could be really, really cold at night and this will give you a good idea if your kit is up to it - if its awful you can always abandon the camp. I also wouldn't consider it without a really good quality mummy sleeping bag which goes over your head.

Enjoy.

stella71

26/9/2015 at 9:54pm
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Air beds can be cold so we place a mat, a blanket will work just as good, under the airbed (on the floor) to insulate it and also we use a thin duvet under the sheet of the air bed and we take a good thick duvet. Good warm pjs aswell

jelboy53

28/9/2015 at 10:51am
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If sleeping on the ground...Airbed or whatever... use plenty of insulation under you...

Same goes for yourselves and the wee one....Plenty of layers clothes wise....You can always peel some layers off if too warm...Or add to if too cold...

I agree on the point of taking extra stuff with you...Might not be needed...But good to know it's there if it is

There are myriad ways out there of keeping yourself comfy in the colder months with or without EHU....The trick is finding what works for you...Miserable and cold or warm and comfy the choice is yours...

I used to never camp beyond September....Indeed the 1st time I was invited to do so I wimped out and booked myself into a youth hostel thinking I would be too cold in a tent??? A few years down the line with the help of others(Picking up tips from them) I find I can be quite happy sitting in a field in Glencoe year round...All down to preparation before hand....

For me(As a solo camper) the rewards of late/early season camping has its own appeals which are too numerous to list here....But as our Scouting friends used to say "Be Prepared"

Jelboy.

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