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Personrichard71
17/7/2007 at 4:25pm
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Hi,

I haven't been camping for yonks, although I used to go quite a lot on my lonesome when I was younger.  Now I'm going to attempt to take a family of five for a wet fortnight in Deven.  Does anyone think I've forgotton anything? I've got...

Saucepans, bowls, plates, cultery etc
A Coleman Duel Fuel double ring thing (looks more like a motorbike than a cooker...)
camp beds, sleeping bags, clothing & toiletries etc
A big-ass tent, a little tent and a gazebo just for a laugh

I guess I need some sort of water carrier & a cooler/fridge. 

Any suggestions of other must-have kit I need?

Thanks!

Richard


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17/7/2007 at 4:27pm
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Oh look, someone posted this exact smae question below.  Sorry, whoever's in charge feel free to delete my dumb question.


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17/7/2007 at 4:29pm
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summat to sleep on, summat to cook on & a tent to keep the rain off - I think ya got the essentials,.......... how about a table n chairs to eat on, I always found eating on the floor messy and uncomfortable.

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How about the essential tipple for when you arrive ? :)  better to take it than worry about it when you get there!


Personthemummy
17/7/2007 at 5:14pm
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What about some sort of lighting? We use a rechargable lantern but handy for after the kids have gone to sleep..


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PersonMatthew H
17/7/2007 at 5:19pm
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try here

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Pillows, towels, can and bottle opener, flask to keep hot (or cold) drinks/water in, torch and batteries


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18/7/2007 at 1:47pm
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dont forget tin / bottle opener (V Important!), matches & salt (we always used to forget that for some reason)


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I always forget the salt too. We have loads at home as we end up buying more every time we go away. I recommend some aspirin for the following morning too.


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Please remember to take one thing if nothing else and thats your sense of humour cos you are going to need if things dont go accordingly.

Kitten x



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