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Subject Topic: What do I need to know about Easter camp? Post Reply Post New Topic
10/3/2006 at 9:32pm
 Location: Cheltenham
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XL and Starcamper 4
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Heck! I am going away in 4 weeks time and have only camped in August before....

What do I need to know about Easter camping?

Any extra stuff or things/tips I need to know?

Do I need my head examined?

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"Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you!"


10/3/2006 at 10:33pm
 Location: maltby Sth yorks
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no, you don't need your head examining, your like me, exited!! I would say, take, leg ins, warm clothing, warm bedding and lots of wine!!!!!!

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10/3/2006 at 10:35pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Eriba Triton 430GT (2007)
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take your thermals ! or a good sleeping bag :-) you should be ok it gets dark by 7pm so take a good light, if you have not got all season sleeping bag , just buy a fleece liner, and have a good time :-)

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grommit



10/3/2006 at 10:40pm
 Location: Redcar
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 510 4L + Honda CRV
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We're camping at easter for the first time this year too, camped a few times in the summer last year. Think we'll just be going prepared for every type of weather, we'll get the stuff in somehow i'm sure


10/3/2006 at 10:47pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: small tent
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Long underwear, including some for under your pyjamas. A hat that won't come off in the night, although if you have company (I'm solo!) you might worry about looking this stupid! A wool blanket for under the airbed, a hot water bottle and at least one more layer than you think you will need - although that may just be me! A fleece and some warm socks and an extra blanket in the inner tent in case - there's nothing worse than waking up freezing and having to hunt for a blanket! I camp in January and I feel the cold, so if I can manage, anyone can!


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11/3/2006 at 10:44am
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                                                           Enjoy.


11/3/2006 at 10:59am
 Location: ROCHDALE
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Go for electric hookup and take a fan heater with you central heating in a tent,

if this is not possible take plenty of warm clothes and extra blankets a blanket under the airbed makes a big difference,i,m sure you will survive and have a great time and no you don't need your head examining were going at easter as i'm sure hundreds more will, have fun and enjoy yourself i'm sure you wont be the only one.



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11/3/2006 at 12:43pm
 Location: Milnrow Rochdale
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Hi

Everything Bluebottle said, especially the hat and the hotwater bottle, id also take your quilt as well if you can fit it in, and a hot drink before bed ( Brandy and hot chocolate for me  )

Have a great time.



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FIONA


11/3/2006 at 3:59pm
 Location: Cheltenham
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XL and Starcamper 4
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Yes! I've got the ehu and fan heater sorted.

Does it make the tent warmer to have a rug down? Just been reading another thread about that!

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"Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you!"


12/3/2006 at 12:49am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Cabanon Elody & Julie & Combicamp
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Have a rug or a blanket on the floor next to your bed, cos there's nothing worse than stepping out onto a cold ground sheet when you get out of bed  If you have enough space in the car to take a rug to put in front of your chair in the living area, it would probably help to keep your feet warmer, but the bedroom rug is more important in my opinion. We cover the whole floor of the sleeping pod with one of those fake fur rugs & it's lovely to step out onto - if it's extra cold we could pull it up across the top of us too!

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13/3/2006 at 10:05pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Sunncamp Olympic 12XP
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Don't forget the Easter Eggs!!!!

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If at first you don't succeed skydiving isn't for you!


13/3/2006 at 10:11pm
 Location: Lanarkshire Scotland
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This is going to be our first Easter camp too.....  Cant wait!!!!   Where you going?? We havent decided yet.

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Lesley x


13/3/2006 at 11:15pm
 Location: S Yorks
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Dont go too far from home. you can go back for the tent another day when youve warmed up agian!!!

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14/3/2006 at 9:17am
 Location: Nottingham
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Warm layers, a hat, waterproofs, good warm bedding and a sense of humour and you'll be fine!



14/3/2006 at 6:19pm
 Location: Ilkeston
 Outfit: Swift caravan
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For cold camping we take thermals and army socks ( green ones ) from army surplus. Our wonderful closing/locking barrel BBQ £20.00 from woolies close it up pop it on a metal tray and bring it inside. ( be mindful of the risk ) although we ve never had any problems and we have 2 large teenagers, and Old fashioned hot water bottles. The best thing really is to snuggle up closely and little too much booze.

Enjoy, we do what ever the weather. Getting excited its camping time!!!! YEAH.

von+jon

 




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