I'm quite new to camping but was wondering how early in the season you guys go. I know it depends on weather obviously but do some of you brave the cold and go off season?
First trip this year will be Bakewell on 4th March - it was -6 last year Season normally extends from February to December, but, for some strange reason, I didn't go last December
Thanks for the welcome Finn, I think your right, I was going to go near the end of April so should be ok I hope. I think it's amazing some people go earlier than this! I'm just getting fed up of the wintry days and trying to think ahead to cheer myself up!!
Your in good company Wendy, I am almost wishing the months away at the moment.
As your pretty new to camping it might well be prudent to wait till better weather arrives. Even in good weather nice warm sleeping bags/ duvets should be on top of your shopping list. If your warm in bed, the battle is half won already.
I was camping in August a few years back and was freezing, next day a I went out and bought a cheap duvet, problem solved and a lesson learnt!
P.S. There is a section on the forums somewhere for organised meets during the year for members of this forum. Ive not been on one yet but by all accounts they seem to be a lot of fun.
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Planned for next year, hopefully!
Summer Solstice wild camp.
Chilled in a Field, July.
Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...
P.S. There is a section on the forums somewhere for organised meets during the year for members of this forum. Ive not been on one yet but by all accounts they seem to be a lot of fun.
Yes they are
We have had some of the best holidays at a meet and have made some great friends, We will be having a little get together at Deers Glade next month with a few other members from here for our first camp this year.... Yes!, we are of the nutty brigade but hey, we have to live up to our username LOL
Welcome to UKCS btw
We went in the Easter Holidays last year to try out our new tent and we were a bit cold. Easter is later this year so depending on the forecast we might go, I think our first holiday will be May Spring Bank Holiday week. The trouble with the British weather it you can have 3 seasons in a day. As long as your warm in bed you'll be ok from early spring.
Wow you lot r brave, do you have loads of heaters and super thick sleeping bags? I'm not quite ready for that but wish I could as cant wait to go.
Wendy
Fan heaters are cheap enough, but get one with a tilt safety cut off if you can. As for sleeping bags, if yours aren't up to the job, putting a duvet over them will have a huge effect.
Also put a blanket or similar under you, on the airbed and even below it too. A lot of cold comes up from the ground via the air in the airbed. So insulating the bed from the ground, and the bed from you, warms you up quite a bit.
Over all though, a duvet thrown over a sleeping bag works very well, and is a good, cheap option compared to expensive "technical" sleeping bags if you have space in the car.
As for sleeping bags, the mummy style ones keep you warmer but do restrict movement somewhat. I can stand them for a few days but for longer camps I use the rectangular "envelope" style ones.
Oh, hot water bottles are excellent in the colder months too!
------------- (Quechua popup addict!)
Planned for next year, hopefully!
Summer Solstice wild camp.
Chilled in a Field, July.
Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: When to start camping this year?
Season normally extends from February to December, but, for some strange reason, I didn't go last December
