Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? No
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? '60s VW Van
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) all three are 3, oddly enough although different in size.
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Tunnel (one is a dome)
What do you look for in a tent? I must be able to pitch it myself. Other than that, quality for a reasonable price, room inside - really depends on what I want it for ie. weekend or week long. Dont need to stand up in it if Im only off for a weekend, but do if for a week.
How many people sleep in your tent? Just me.
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? I have 3, each for different timespans.
Do you use a utility tent? No.
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Yes, once when there was a storm out as I was in a tiny 2 man tent and it seemed like someone was batting the side of the tent in the wee small hours.
Kit
What do you cook on? Campingaz single burner.
What do you sleep on? Cheap airbed from Tescos. Done the job so far.
What do you sit on? Cheapish (notice pattern?) fold up chair, also a oldfashioned sun lounger.
What do you keep food cool in? Cool bag. Rest in a foldup crate.
How many tables do you take? 2, just invested in a little aluminium one for the stove.
Do you take a toilet? No. I have a childs travel potty for nighttime emergencies.
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Peace and quiet, parking next to tent, showers, toilets, freezing facilities, washing up facilities, peace and quiet...
How far will you travel to a campsite? Depends how long for. Gone 8 hours to Cornwall last year.
Name your favourite campsite? Cant remember the name but a little site in Cornwall was perfect...Secret Garden I think it was called.
What puts you off a campsite? Anything too large thats designed to attract mainly families and large groups.
Camping
How long for you camp for? Long weekend to a week.
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? No.
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Nothing really. Only other people can do that.
Would you go on a camping meet? Unlikely.
What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer/Autumn
Name a top camping tip? Layers to keep warm/cool depending. Sensible footwear!!!
When its raining, what do you do? Read lots. Lie back and listen to the rain.
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS! best place for information.
Where do you live? (nearest town/city)? Raunds How many campers in your family? 2 Do you take any pets? No, Transport: What vehicle do you take camping? VW Golf r32 Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? no
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? Range Rover Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1)5 Type of tent? Outwell Colorado 5 What do you look for in a tent? My husband being able to stand up (6Ft 4ins) How many people sleep in your tent? 2 Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? 0 Do you use a utility tent? Yes, recent acquisition. Outwell sliding shelter
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Once when I kept seeing shadows walking by turned out it was chickens!
Kit
What do you cook on?Calor case stove 1 ring What do you sleep on? Coleman double What do you sit on? Royal & outwell chairs
What do you keep food cool in? boxes How many tables do you take? 2 Do you take a toilet? Luggable loo with WAG bags
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Good showers & loos, quiet pref adults only, good warden who tells off louts. How far will you travel to a campsite? Up to 3 hours Name your favourite campsite? Kenley Barn What puts you off a campsite? Entertainment, people camped too close Camping
How long do you camp for? weekends mainly sometimes 3- 4 days Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? If allowed, yes Is there anything that puts you off camping? snow Would you go on a camping meet? Probably not, husband very shy. What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer Name a top camping tip? fire for hubby
When its raining, what do you do? visit NT properties carry on as if it isn't.
And finally what’s your favourite camping website?
this one of course!!!!!
------------- Lyn xxx
Harbury Fields March
Moreton in the Marsh March/April
Hawthorn Cottage April
Lamb Cottage April
Somers Wood May
Maxstoke Hall June
Houghton Mill June
Lamb Cottage August
Somers Wood September
The Meadows, October
How many campers in your family? My 2 boys and myself, DH has bought himself a caravan!
Do you take any pets? Just the two monkeys!!
Transport:
What vehicle do you take camping? Vauxhall Zafira
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? No
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? The Tardis??
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 5
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Tunnel
What do you look for in a tent? Easy enough to put up with the children, enjoying having the whole tent double skinned and not just the bedroom area and stand up height.
How many people sleep in your tent? 3
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? 2 - the other one is an Outwell pop-up that is a bit small for the 3 of us now.
Do you use a utility tent? Yes, its invaluable for cooking safely
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Just the usual insects, but seemed to be plagued by earwigs at the rally in Ipswich last summer
Kit
What do you cook on? Double gas burner and my Cadac
What do you sleep on? Various airbeds - Coleman Comfort, Campingaz and a cheapo Argos one.
What do you sit on? The usual folding chairs, but mine reclines and has a footrest :-)
What do you keep food cool in? Electric coolbox
How many tables do you take? just the one
Do you take a toilet? a bucket
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Showers and toilets, flat pitches and able to park next to my pitch
How far will you travel to a campsite? Being central, I'm lucky, so probably no more than 8 hours
Name your favourite campsite? Haven't really got a favourite so far, but there are one or two where I'd definately not got back
What puts you off a campsite? I like to be in the countryside or by the sea
Camping
How long for you camp for? a couple of nights to a couple of weeks
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? No.
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Nothing really. Only other people can do that.
Would you go on a camping meet? Yes, we really enjoyed the FiCC rally last year
What time of year do you go camping? Been February to November, so I guess anytime really
Name a top camping tip? Get the children involved in it all
When its raining, what do you do? read, listen to the radio (if you can hear it above the rain)
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS, I've learnt so much from this site.
------------- 17-21 February, CCC Southbourne
Easter - CCC Norwich
June - Fisherground
August - Wooda Farm, Cornwall
August - Jubilee Park, Lincolnshire
October - Sherwood Pines
December - Sherwood Pines
Easter 2011 - Scotland
July/August 2011 - France
August - Newark NFOL 2011
You
Where do you live? (nearest town/city)? Warrington
How many campers in your family? Me, hubby and 3 yr old son
Do you take any pets? Nope
Transport:
What vehicle do you take camping? Ford S-Max Zetec 2L tdci
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? No
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? I like the idea of a helicopter
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 6
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): I have a tunnel and a dome and I like them both for different reasons.
What do you look for in a tent? space, organisation, ease of erection (hehe) and quality
How many people sleep in your tent? 3
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? 2
Do you use a utility tent? No I have a covered windbreak
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? I really don't like it when its very windy.
Kit
What do you cook on? 2 suitcase stoves
What do you sleep on? Aerobed explorer double, the boy has a kampa junior
What do you sit on? Royal commander chairs
What do you keep food cool in? A crate for the non-perishables and an electric cool box for the other stuff
this really needs upgrading though cos it is rubbish
How many tables do you take? 3 a little one for the boy one to eat at and one to put the suitcase stoves on
Do you take a toilet? Just a potty for the boy but perhaps need to upgrade to a bucket.
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Peace and quiet, parking next to tent, showers, toilets, generous level pitches, washing up facilities, a space for children to play without disturbing others (like camping round the edge of a field leaving a space in the middle)
How far will you travel to a campsite? Depends how long for we're not put off by distance, I like to try new places
Name your favourite campsite? Cotswold View
What puts you off a campsite? Unclean facilities cramped camping conditions
Camping
How long for you camp for? Long weekends, weeks, up to a fortnight
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? No.
Is there anything that puts you off camping? I don't like the wind
Would you go on a camping meet? Unlikely.
What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer/Autumn
Name a top camping tip? Practice putting a new tent up before you go - you might end up having to do it in the rain and something important might be missing
When its raining, what do you do? Head out in the car and explore
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS! best place for information
How many campers in your family? Used to be 4, now 2.
Do you take any pets? Yes my Golden Retriever
Transport:
What vehicle do you take camping? Hyundai Santa Fe
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? No
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? I'm happy with my Sante Fe but I'd really love a huge motorhome and tow a wee mini behind it for days out..lol.
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 6
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Tunnel
What do you look for in a tent? SIG, standing room, decent living space, easy to put up
How many people sleep in your tent? 2 and the dog
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? I have 5
Do you use a utility tent? No.
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? None I'm aware of, other than midgies of course!
Kit
What do you cook on? Unknown make double burner along with single suitcase burner
What do you sleep on? Usually one of those low metal framed camping beds but this year have a double air bed, cheap one as no doubt dog will burst it!
What do you sit on? Asda/Tesco's own umbrella fold style chairs
What do you keep food cool in? 2 cool boxes
How many tables do you take? 2, one to have cooker on (although have cooker stand for this year) and a smaller one for indoors.
Do you take a toilet? Yes I have the biotoi
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Space, decent showers and loos, a shop is useful.
How far will you travel to a campsite? We only camp for a couple days at a time so maximum of 2 hours travel.
Name your favourite campsite? We usually frequent Beinglas at Loch Lomond
What puts you off a campsite? Sites with play parks (only because my kids are grown up now) parks with statics and club rooms (very cliquey).
Camping
How long for you camp for? Usually just the 2 nights.
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? Local site doesn't allow camp fires but we keep the BBQ going into the night.
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Loud teenagers away for a weekend with no parents and who's sole aim is to drink alcohol.
Would you go on a camping meet? Probably not
What time of year do you go camping? April for the first time ever usually only summer.
Name a top camping tip? Wellies and midgie repellant, nothing else matters!
When its raining, what do you do? We are usually out and about but we often just stay in the tent and read/sleep.
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS! Not my favourite, my only!
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? No
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? I love the V70 but would like a trailer
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 4
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Pop up
What do you look for in a tent? Ease of pitching, able to stand up
How many people sleep in your tent? 4
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? 3
Do you use a utility tent? No
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Only what you'd expect
Kit
What do you cook on? Coleman twin burner, suitcase and I am awaiting deliver of a Cadac - very, very excited
What do you sleep on? Aerobed
What do you sit on? Gelert fold up though not that comfy so would love some new ones
What do you keep food cool in? Cool bag and ice packs
How many tables do you take? 2
Do you take a toilet? No but thinking of getting 1
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Lots of space, toilets/showers, flat pitches, peace, great views, minimal light pollution
How far will you travel to a campsite? 4-5 hrs for week long camp, 2 hrs for weekend
Name your favourite campsite? It's a bit like choosing a favourite child............
What puts you off a campsite? Haven type parks, lots of caravans, uneven pitches, big groups coralled around each other - my experience is that the noise levels get high, traffic noise
Camping
How long for you camp for? 1 - 7 nights
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? No but beginning to think we should
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Nothing, I love love love it
Would you go on a camping meet? Don't think so
What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer
Name a top camping tip? Take your own loo roll and the no water hand wash gel stuff that dries on its own
When its raining, what do you do? Read, talk, play games, get wet!
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS of course! Without a doubt!
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? Nope
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? Winnebago with all the mod cons, that way could tour the alps all winter skiing, then camp all summer in the sun.
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 4
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Tunnel (Vango Tigris 400)
What do you look for in a tent? Stand up height, SIG, Ease of Pitching
How many people sleep in your tent? 2
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? Nope
Do you use a utility tent? Nope
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Nope, but plenty of water on our last trip due to seperate groundsheet, hence new tent lol
Kit
What do you cook on? Campingaz Twin Burner & grill thingy
What do you sleep on? Campingaz double airbed
What do you sit on? Hi Gear Kentucky, well comfy
What do you keep food cool in? Electric beercooler, coolbox
How many tables do you take? 2
Do you take a toilet? Yes, Kampa Khazi
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Lots of space, toilets/showers, flat pitches, EHU
How far will you travel to a campsite? 4-5 hrs for week long camp, 2 hrs for weekend
Name your favourite campsite? High Laning, Dent. Cumbria/Yorkshire Dales border
What puts you off a campsite? Haven type parks, uneven pitches, won't allow campfires, Welsh people ;o)
Camping
How long for you camp for? Usually long weekends
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? Just bought a firepit
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Being cold, inconsiderate campers, heavy rain
Would you go on a camping meet? Don't think so
What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer/Autumn
Name a top camping tip? Don't forget the tent!
When its raining, what do you do? Read, talk, chuck another log on the fire, drink to excess
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS of course!
Where do you live? (nearest town/city)? Gloucester
How many campers in your family? 3 (14 yr old son prefers to stay with grandparents!)
Do you take any pets? No
Transport:
What vehicle do you take camping? Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 dci.
Do you have a trailer and if so what size is it? Yes Camplet TT
If money were no object what is the perfect camping vehicle? Really happy with the Camplet, wanted one for the last three years and finally wore the OH down! Lucky enough to be able to use the inlaws fab A class Burstner Aviano 684i
Tent
Size of tent (berths)? (just pick your favourite those with more than 1) 4
Type of tent (frame, tunnel, dome, pyramid, bell, pop-up….errr and any others): Trailer tent and Vango Peace Tepee
What do you look for in a tent? Ease of pitching, canvas
How many people sleep in your tent? 3
Do you have more than 1 tent, if so how many? 2
Do you use a utility tent? No
Ever had any eebie jeebies in your tent? Yes slugs in very wet France. I hate slugs and the mess they leave on the tent
Kit
What do you cook on? Camplet 3 burner stove, Cadac Safari Chef and Outwell Cahors BBQ Campingaz stove
What do you sleep on? Camplet beds or self inflating mats with Vango Tepee
What do you sit on? Dukdalf El paso chairs with TT and sunncamp folding ones for weekends with tepee
What do you keep food cool in? Three way fridge for trips longer than a weekend, coolbox/icepacks for weekends
How many tables do you take? 3 or 4. Got a bit of a thing about tables!!
Do you take a toilet? Yes, Kampa Khazi
Campsite
What does the campsite need to have? Lots of space, very clean toilets/showers, flat pitches, nice scenery, friendly staff/ owners
How far will you travel to a campsite? All over France for main summer holiday, 2.5 hrs max for weekends in UK
Name your favourite campsite? Camping Les Peupliers, Couhe in France. Fforest Fields in UK
What puts you off a campsite? Haven type parks, anything resembling the awful sites at Brean, rows of statics and bad reviews on ukcs
Camping
How long for you camp for? Weekends to a week in the UK and up to 3 weeks in France.
Do you light a campfire/firepit/BBQ? BBQ usually, booked a site allowing campfires for my birthday so looking forward to that.
Is there anything that puts you off camping? Cold, rain, wind, inconsiderate noisy campers, sites that cram people onto pitches.
Would you go on a camping meet? Yes and cant wait for Pillaton the return!
What time of year do you go camping? Spring/Summer
Name a top camping tip? You can never have too much kit lol
When its raining, what do you do? Read, talk, play cards, watch dvds, find a pub.
And finally what’s your favourite camping website? UKCS of course!
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