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Sleep is the most important thing! (Especially when you mention adding small children to the equation). Think about what makes you comfy at night- I hate mummy sleeping bags, but others would hate the weight of all the bedding i sleep under when camping. I find sleeping in a 'hoodie' sweatshirt very comfortable and eliminates the gap between duvet and hat! Remember that if you are sleeping on the floor the amount of insulation you have under you is crucial.

 and crocs!

My Cadac

I would really miss my Khyam windbreak with roof. It's brilliant for cooking in bad weather (I won't cook in the tent - too scared of it catching fire).

But the priorities are definitely keeping warm and dry, so a good tent, beds and sleeping bags/quilts are top priority imo. I use earplugs too, and a sleeping mask if I wake early and it's starting to get light. This looks particualrly attractive if it's been a cold night and I also have my balaclava on........