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05/3/2010 at 12:11pm
 Location: Hull east yorks
 Outfit: vango icarus 500
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Hi i am quite new to camping and am looking for advise on equipment to have! What equipment do you have and could camp without (other than your tent lol)? And what do you wish you hadn't bought?
I already have tent air beds etc!

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05/3/2010 at 2:57pm
 Location: South West
 Outfit: Outwell Carolina 3--Quechua 2
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I love my carpet. It is made of picnic blankets I bought in aldi last year, and it is really warm and comfy, especially in the morning!

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Alex and Ellie (mainly Ellie!)


05/3/2010 at 3:18pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Senator Wyoming
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Well here's a checklist thats on the site, might help http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=7

Me - I take as much as I can and then some!



05/3/2010 at 3:47pm
 Location: Hull east yorks
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thanks
alex yours carpets not a proper one then?

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05/3/2010 at 5:17pm
 Location: South West
 Outfit: Outwell Carolina 3--Quechua 2
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No, I made it myself, and it is just as nice, as the picnic blankets are insulated. I got them at aldi.

You can buy proper carpet as well, but it was too pricey for us :)

These picnic blankets are also great to insulate the inflatable mattress.



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05/3/2010 at 6:33pm
 Location: Cannock
 Outfit: Freedom sunseeker and Delta Heron static.
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Ehu for the fan heater is a must.

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Those that danced were thought to be quite insane to those who could not hear the music. Angela Monet              


08/3/2010 at 4:36pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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Hi when we go camping we take BBQ grill n hob we got ours from Aldi last year and its perfect and cheep! good chairs you can get theese for a few quid and then upgrade i got mine from instore or home bargins,wind brakers a must i found it gave us a little more privecy also its good for keeping down the windflow! i also take wind up lanterns as a temparary measure but i also have the gas lantern and found this good just make sure its out the reach of kids and usual safty stuff ! big round laundry baskets there from home bargins and i used them for pot washing cloaths washing ect i take 3_4 there not heavy and stack to gether.on the floor we have the old bathroom mats called tumble twist there not expensive and you can find them in charity shops or home bargings ect as its much nicer to walk on than ground sheet,Fly spray is a must as i hate creepy crawlies!



08/3/2010 at 6:01pm
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: Swift Merlin
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i agree cant do without carpets now  we were using aldi picnic blankets but have just got carpet off ebay for £25 but since bought another tent to add to the collection so picnic blankets will come out of storage again



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09/3/2010 at 10:14am
 Location: Hull east yorks
 Outfit: vango icarus 500
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Thanks guys
I'll be paying a visit to go get some picnic blankets

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09/3/2010 at 12:55pm
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Corkscrew & bottle opener!

Steve.



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09/3/2010 at 1:38pm
 Location: Hull east yorks
 Outfit: vango icarus 500
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I usually buy wine with screw tops for the reason i can never find a cork screw!

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09/3/2010 at 3:33pm
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Ah, but you cannot guarantee that.  And good real ale needs a bottle opener.

Steve.



09/3/2010 at 4:48pm
 Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
 Outfit: VANGO Amazon 600
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Carpet... and a wine box!!

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Apr 2011: Wicks Farm, West Witterings, Hampshire
May 2011: Nunnington Farm, West Witterings, Hampshire
Aug 2011: Gwithian Farm, Hayle, Cornwall
June 2012: Wicks Farm, West Witterings, Hampshire



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