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Personejjerome
19/7/2012 at 6:12pm
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The 'list' is still something I religiously make before every camping trip lol even after 20 years!

Being comfy, warm and keeping the kids entertained make for a fantastic experience for all the family.

As others have said, take things from home if you can and you'll get to know what else you will need as you go.

The most important thing on my list, ALWAYS.....is bedtime Teddy. Couldn't ever forget that, we'd have to come home!

Have a great time

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Personkate08
20/7/2012 at 6:59am
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Welcome!
My first couple of camps, I had airbeds straight onto groundsheet, with sleeping bag on top....freezing cold. So definitely wise to heed all the insulating advice on previous posts!
Main other thing to mention...make sure you've had a practice pitch or two of the tent, to check you've got everything needed and reduce stress when you get there.


Personjelboy53
20/7/2012 at 7:52am
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And...Once you have gathered your "Stuff" try (If you can) a practice packing of the car....Saves a bit of stress on the day of departure knowing everything will fit...

Folding chairs/tables etc...Pots and pans that stack inside each other,gear that rolls up or folds flat etc etc all help reduce space..Think about items that can have multiple uses(again to save space)

I second the suggestion of (once on site) having a look round at other campers set ups...You will get so many Ideas for future trips doing that...

Welcome to the forum...And enjoy your 1st trip...

Jelboy

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PersonUltramum
24/7/2012 at 11:35pm
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Northumbria ... I would add insect repellant - the strong stuff! Parents in law are from there and the little whatsits just make a beeline for me!

Hope you have a fab time and get totally hooked!



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