Hi Wellygog! Glad you're enjoying this as much as I am - there are some great ideas on here. I appreciate the comment earlier that you learn as you go, and have decide for yourself what you need, but I think only a fool decides not to heed the wisdom of the experienced!
this is a fantastic thread, and i'm taking notes of all the ideas. Can this thread be made a sticky so it's easy to find and people can always add to it?
extra blankets! if you're using blow up beds and quilts then put one underneath you when you're sleeping - really helps to keep you warm. if you're using sleeping bags you still might need them.
I am the one who said you learn as you go, I didnt mean for you to ignore the advise on here, but to go with what is classed as the norm in equipment and build from there on. I have also jotted down some great ideas that has been said on here, The piont I was trying to make was dont go buying everything as you may not need/use it, and it would then be a shame if you sat there afterwards and thought this camping lark is getting far to expensive, ( waterless anti-bac ) sorry just jotting that one down before I forget hahaha.
I do really wish you have a great time, and many more to come.
Bin bags, for all your rubbish. Tupperware, or at the least cling film and tin foil (always forgetting those). Sometimes wasp traps, scissors, spare phone batteries and regular batteries.
Quote: Originally posted by Erectedatlast on 23/8/2006
Hi Chris
I am the one who said you learn as you go, I didnt mean for you to ignore the advise on here, but to go with what is classed as the norm in equipment and build from there on. I have also jotted down some great ideas that has been said on here, The piont I was trying to make was dont go buying everything as you may not need/use it, and it would then be a shame if you sat there afterwards and thought this camping lark is getting far to expensive, ( waterless anti-bac ) sorry just jotting that one down before I forget hahaha.
I do really wish you have a great time, and many more to come.
Regards
Steve.
Hi Steve,
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound rude - I think your advice is quite correct. Certainly, it could seem overwhelming if one were to think one had to buy all these things. What I'm looking for really is just a list of peoples ideas, and maybe make this a resource for everyone on the forums - seems to be lots of interest!
Don't forget bear repellant. We've used it on every trip so far and, touch wood, haven't been troubled by bears, even camping as far afield as Cornwall and Devon.
Best £100.00 I ever spent. Only a small bottle but damn, that salesman was right. He said its so effective he's stopped selling snake oil to concentrate on anti-bear stuff. Said if we ever got attacked by bears he'd gladly give us our money back. Can't say fairer than that.
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Don't forget bear repellant. We've used it on every trip so far and, touch wood, haven't been troubled by bears, even camping as far afield as Cornwall and Devon.
Best £100.00 I ever spent. Only a small bottle but damn, that salesman was right. He said its so effective he's stopped selling snake oil to concentrate on anti-bear stuff. Said if we ever got attacked by bears he'd gladly give us our money back. Can't say fairer than that.
You've not been camping in South Wales yet then, it could prove to be very useful in certain areas there.
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Topic: Your list of camping gear essentials
