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Quote: Originally posted by DeborahTurner on 31/3/2023
I have my SIM directly on the floor, which doesn’t suit everyone.
Or people clip two of the inflatable Decathlon camp bed bases together and put a SIM on top, but that adds a lot to the cost. And you’re right, head space might be an issue.
Love Decathlon!
BTB tents are great.
We also prefer our SIMs on the ground. If you're determined to use your old airbeds, I'd suggest first spending a night or two on them at home, where you can always retreat to your proper bed if they deflate or aren't comfortable. Remember that airbeds do deflate as temperatures cool and the air molecules contract, and that happens more when they're in contact with the cold ground instead of in a carpeted bedroom or living room.
If you are cold and uncomfortable at night, camping can be miserable. I wouldn't skimp on this, get a couple of good SIMs - we like Exped and Thermarest, they won't let you down and they'll last, and if you find camping is not for you they have a good resale value. Try them on the floor before deciding on a camp bed as you might find you prefer this.
We've found fleece blankets to be invaluable. They're cheap, easy to wash and quick to dry and they pack down small. They're incredibly useful when it gets a bit cool; drape over a chair to make it a bit more luxurious, use as extra layers on the bed if it gets a bit chilly, or just wrap around you when stargazing.
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We always go on EHU pitches nowadays as it makes life easy. We like our Tefal portable induction hob, our 1 litre electric kettle and our compressor camping fridge. But, we do still have kit for non-EHU options.
We have an Icey-Tek cooler (there are cheaper options, which we've tried then updated). For cooking, we've had several gas stoves, also a Cobb and various Cadacs over the years, both good but pigs to clean so can manage with a Campingaz Bistro and take pans to suit (a griddle pan is good for stuff you'd barbecue). Just make sure no pan extends over the gas cannister area, for safety reasons.
Comfy chairs are important for us and that's as subjective as beds. Weve finally settled on Crespo with leg rests, and they double up as dining chairs and recliners. Not too bulky either.
We have a Coleman Northstar lantern which provides a lovely ambience when sitting outside the tent. But, it's bulky and can't be used inside the tent. For inside, a couple of battery lanterns such as these work fine.
We have a small plastic chest of drawers which contains cutlery, crockery, pans, teatowels, coffee pot, tea and sugar cannisters etc. We keep it packed and it travels in the back of the car so we can easily access stuff en-route, then just lift it out on arrival. We put a tray on top of it, a collapsible washing up bowl (this Outwell one is great!) and a Vango kettle with folding handle (this).
Once you start buying you'll realise it's important to consider the bulk of camping items, since everything has to be transported, so something to bear in mind. We started with the car, then added a roofbox, then back-up box (sits on towbar), then trailer, then bigger trailer. Then found the packing up of all the stuff became a chore, so we streamlined and now we just take what we know works best for us.
When you do go camping, it's useful to write a list of stuff you take then, on the way home, cross off all the things you didn't use or didn't find useful. And, add on anything you've realised you'd like to have next time out.
Hope this helps!
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