
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas

Topic: What do you pack clothes in?

Page: 1 2 3
Post Reply

Jane T

19/6/2012 at 11:33am
Location: London
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/3/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 97

Site Reviews Total:	4

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I like the look of those Ikea bags as we could give each person a different colour. It's a shame they don't sell them online!

The thing that puts me off the vacuum bags is the time it would take to deflate them. I don't mind creased clothes but with 3 kids to keep an eye on I am usually just shoving things madly in bags at the end of the trip!

We wouldn't have room for more plastic boxes - we have a couple for the kitchen stuff, and need the clothes to squash around them.

Will keep a look out for other cheap holdalls I think, or failing that some zip-up laundy bags that some of you mention.

thanks all!

dmsplat

19/6/2012 at 11:47am
Location: North West
Outfit: Obelink Familia 6; ESVO Bedouin 280

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1630
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	16

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Quote: Originally posted by clunty on 18/6/2012
Oh, and dmsplat, what's an iron?

You sound like my wife...

Jane T

19/6/2012 at 1:20pm
Location: London
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/3/2004

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 97

Site Reviews Total:	4

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Have just found that Decathlon sell some pretty cheap holdalls, in different colours.

They are not as cheap as the Ikea ones, but we are doing a Decathlon trip anyway (I want the Quechua shelter as have a feeling we may be getting some rain!) and I don't have an Ikea nearby. Hopefully they will do the trick.

Was thinking the Domyos or Kipsta looked the best.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/F-50777-sports-bags#

duffs54

19/6/2012 at 4:41pm
Location: Cambs
Outfit: Ford Duetto Autosleeper

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2333
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	29

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	4
Site Nights 2021:	2
Site Nights 2020:	3

Quote: Originally posted by Jane T on 19/6/2012

The thing that puts me off the vacuum bags is the time it would take to deflate them. I don't mind creased clothes but with 3 kids to keep an eye on I am usually just shoving things madly in bags at the end of the trip!

Jane they deflate really quickly in about 5 mins and just open the tops and it all bounces back to size.

We did ours the day before as we knew what we were wearing for the trip.

space bag

They also sell them on ebay, but make sure there are the real ones and not a rip off brand.

-------------
Duffs54

Shigella

19/6/2012 at 6:15pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: SoulPad 5m Bell Tent :)

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/4/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 65

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Zeelees on 18/6/2012
Plastic lidded boxes that double up as bedside tables.

^this!

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 under canvas - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Elvaston Steam Rally 2026 03/07 to 06/07

Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.

6264 Visitors online !

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

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

[Contact Us]

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 - 2026