Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Your best bit of kit?
Page:  1  2  3 Post Reply Post New Topic
20/11/2010 at 7:43pm
 Location: Berkshire
 Outfit: Oztent RV4
View andycwb's Profile View Profile   Reply to andycwb Reply   Quote andycwb Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   336
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

It's hard to pick the best one, but since I started camping I've bought several things that have made a big difference for me.

The first is the JetBoil. Enough hot water for two big travel mugs of tea and coffee in 2 minutes dead. When you brave the cold on a chilly morning, reducing the time to that first cuppa is worth every penny.   At one event I watched someone set up their small stove, carefully measure the water for two cups, and set it boiling. Being cocky I sauntered round the back of the car, grabbed the JetBoil, and wandered back and set it up, glugged in as much water as it would hold, and set it going.   Despite starting 2 minutes later, it was ready far in advance of the kettle, despite me secretly wondering what was taking so long because it was the tail end of the gas canister!

The second is my Cadac Carri Chef. I confess to not having stretched it's capabilities, but it's still been wonderful for grilling dinner, not to mention some excellent breakfasts.

The combination of a Vango XL 3 season sleeping bag and Thermarest DreamTime XL mattress have lead to warm comfortable nights anywhere I've deigned to sleep.

Yeah, I like my creature comforts.


21/11/2010 at 12:02am
 Location: south yorks
 Outfit: None Entered
View josiewales's Profile View Profile   Reply to josiewales Reply   Quote josiewales Quote  
Joined: 12/2/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   230

Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Home made alloy grill stand to lift the grill tray (reduced toasting time to a few minutes from almost never)

Home made handbrake handle extension. OH can now put on the brake without banging her nose on the steering wheel. It's not that I mind the £50 for a shop bought one, I just like a challenge





Nowhere is as high as the moral high ground

-------------
josiewales


21/11/2010 at 9:26am
 Location: cheshire
 Outfit: Abbey Alliance 1998
View clairehope's Profile View Profile   Reply to clairehope Reply   Quote clairehope Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   440
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

It is hard to pick!

Coleman comfort double airbed  (£14.99 in camperlands)- had mine 5 years now, it never needs topping up even during a fortnight away and is perfect for whatever is wrong with my back!

Coleman dual fuel twin burner stove (£50 from an independent camping shop 14 years ago) - small, light, sturdy, lights no matter what the weather, controllable and quick.

'Anti-gravity' chair £40 from asda about 4 or 5 years ago, quite light and compact and again perfect for my back!

And another cadac devotee here -I love my safari chef



21/11/2010 at 9:56am
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View erroutdoors's Profile View Profile   Reply to erroutdoors Reply   Quote erroutdoors Quote  
Joined: 26/3/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   847
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I'd have to praise our Dukdalf 'New Age' table here as well; had it over ten years and it's still going strong!


21/11/2010 at 3:47pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View floggitt's Profile View Profile   Reply to floggitt Reply   Quote floggitt Quote  
Joined: 02/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2071
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

summer; LaFuma recliners now 15 years old but brilliant

winter; Delta pegs in last weeks gales would not have slept with anything less



-------------
July 1-9 Nantcol Waterfalls meet
Sept naturist week
Sept SVR w/e
Oct Secret meet
Nov hopleys meet


Advertisement



21/11/2010 at 4:17pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View nutgone's Profile View Profile   Reply to nutgone Reply   Quote nutgone Quote  
Joined: 22/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1007

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

It's so hard to pick one thing,
I suppose it would have to be between the following 3 items

* My home made solar fridge

* My 2nd hand Coleman 424 dual fuel double burner stove or

* My £35 Regatta 4 man tent from Argos, that everyone slated but which never let me down once during my intensive 5 week tour of France, in ALL weathers, this summer.

I have GOT to sort my sleeping arrangements out though! The Readybed was good while it lasted, but after about 2-3weeks it let me down in a big way!


21/11/2010 at 5:44pm
 Location: The Love Shack
 Outfit:  BearLake 6 and a hot water bottle.
View sunvalleysue's Profile View Profile   Reply to sunvalleysue Reply   Quote sunvalleysue Quote  
Joined: 20/9/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3509
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I would say we have 2,

a little fan heater bought from Argos in Worcester in 1997.We had some appalling weather at the C&C Club site at Blackmore(3 days solid rain) so went and got it for £10.Its still going strong.

And our Coleman 3 way camping fridge,got that in 1995 and wouldn't be without it,also still going strong.
Brilliant in warm weather for keeping stuff cold.

-------------
Sue & Phil
--------------------- I Love My AeroBed    


21/11/2010 at 8:02pm
 Location: Blackpool
 Outfit: Swift Elegance 635 Kia Sorento
View Keanonwuk's Profile View Profile   Reply to Keanonwuk Reply   Quote Keanonwuk Quote  
Joined: 24/5/2009

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   621
Tent Reviews:   5

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Apart from our tents, the Intex Queensize airbed



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2  3

Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














8916 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder