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Subject Topic: First `Proper` camping holiday!!
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28/5/2011 at 9:57pm
 Location: Sheffield
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Hi all,

We're off on our first 'proper' i.e. more than 1 night, trip tomorrow. Going to Glen Nevis and very excited! However, can't help but panic I've frgotten something essential. What do you all consider to be the most indispensible items, aside obviously from tent, air beds, sleeping bags and family of course?

Cheers me dears

Kez



28/5/2011 at 10:01pm
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Waterproofs, wooly hat, lots of socks, loo roll.
I hope the weather improves. Has been the worst month of May I've ever experienced.


28/5/2011 at 10:29pm
 Location: Ilkeston Derbyshire
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kettle, beer , bacon



28/5/2011 at 10:41pm
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essentials: layers between floor & airbed, airbed & sleeping bag = stops airbed becoming 'block of ice' - I use a couple of picnic mats on floor, then airbed, old mattress topper then bags

comfortable chair, heater, crocs & wine



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rescue - my favourite breed of dog :-)





29/5/2011 at 10:30am
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Yay! sounds like I've got everything I need then. Cheers!


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29/5/2011 at 11:12am
 Location: Nottinghamshire
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We are off in August for a week, first camping holiday. Away this coming weekend for three nights at Buxton. Can't wait.

Cheers Dave



29/5/2011 at 11:32am
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I've taken plenty of books to have a really good read and forgotton my glasses.

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29/5/2011 at 5:33pm
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Matches or lighter for BBQ or fire pit.
Have a great time. Love it up there.


30/5/2011 at 8:26am
 Location: Worcester
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Matches and lighters are what we always forget. Not a big deal but it means you can't get started with a cuppa or cooked meal as quick as we would like after unpacking.



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