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04/5/2009 at 3:22pm
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As a newbie, I am confused with the huge array of equipment available. I'm trying to narrow down what I really need to make a success of this camping lark! Any suggestions for the following products please?
Best stove
Best self inflating mat
Best sleeping bag
Best lantern
Best torch
Best heater
Any other essential categories I have missed? Thanks
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04/5/2009 at 4:45pm
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Best matress? - Aerobed active
Best Sleeping bag - Coleman Hudson or Outwell Contour
Best stove - Coleman (petrol or gas) or Cobb BBQ/Oven
Best heater - Electric fan heater
Best lantern - personally use battery powered LED based lamps
Other essential equipment - good thermal base layers !
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04/5/2009 at 5:16pm
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Thanks dave-t
Any particular products recommended re the following 2 you suggested please?
Best heater - Electric fan heater
Best lantern - personally use battery powered LED based lamps
Thanks again
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05/5/2009 at 8:29am
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Any 'Best of' list is always going to be personal.
For example, this comment from blaze951
"Best not get a self inflating mat if you want to get any sleep"
I could not disagree more with.
I've used a Thermarest, self inflating mattress for the past 16 years. Love it. Never have any problems sleeping on it, even use it at home occasionally .. just because.
Also don't believe anyone can tell you what the best sleeping bag is. It depends on many factors and even then all anyone can do is make a suggestion.
Therefore, best sleeping bag? The one that allows you a good nights sleep.
Best stove? I own over 25 different stoves, all liquid fuelled, using paraffin, petrol or alcohol. Depending on different factors I'll chose the stove best suited.
I'll also never recommend a gas stove to anyone. Personal choice again.
Best lantern? Similar to stoves, I own and use a choice/combination of 5 different lanterns, again all liquid fuelled. The wife has a small CampingGaz jobby, but I prefer paraffin lanterns.
Best heater? Never used one, but have bought a 2nd hand one earlier this year, and yes, you've guessed it, runs on paraffin! still need to collect that from the UK ... hmmmm???
The only essentials I think that are needed for a successful camping experience are:
accommodation, i.e. tent.
sleeping equipment, bag & mattress
and cooking gear.
After that, most things can be done without, although some things are very useful to have with you when camping.
Ooops, sorry. One more essential. An open mind!
Enjoy the Camping
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