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Hi all,  am quite new to camping, we've been a couple of times, but this Christmas we bought quite a lot of new equipment (gas cooker, table and chairs, lamps)  and a bigger tent. 

When we first went camping we were a bit apprehensive about leaving the tent zipped up with all our stuff in, but we didn't venture too far, and didn't have too much stuff to steal. So weren't too fussed.

Is it me being a bit mad! What does everyone else do? I was thinking of locking the cooker away in the car if we go out for the day?

Any advice/ reassurance would be grateful!

Thanks

Ditto from me. We don't take items like tv's, games machines etc as we never have hook up so they're not a problem. We just tend to have general stuff left in tent, clothes, cooker, chairs etc. Been tenting for the last 15 years and never had a problem with stuff being nicked. Just be sensible and keep all your valuables ie wallet, phone cash etc lockes away.

Don't worry most campers are honest and 'safe' so go enjoy yourself !!!

Great thank you all, you have put my mind to rest. 

We are in Romford, Essex, only camped in Essex so far, we are hoping to venture further this summer, never been to Cornwall so am hoping to get there this year.

Book up soon Tenternutter, many of the popular sites in Cornwall will already be booked for the summer.

Nigel

I used to think the same - I even bought a pad lock for the zip!

Most campers usually are packed to the hilt with their own stuff - without having anyone elses stuff!

I've even left the car unlocked and windows open while on campsites (ok so the dog is in the car at the time)

I totally agree with this site - it is addictive and very informative!

Quote: Originally posted by tenternutter on 13/2/2007

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Great thank you all, you have put my mind to rest. 

We are in Romford, Essex, only camped in Essex so far, we are hoping to venture further this summer, never been to Cornwall so am hoping to get there this year.

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