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Subject Topic: Is this all I need?
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04/8/2009 at 12:51am
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Outwell Carolina 3
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Slightly panicking now - leaving on thursday for our maiden voyage!

My list;

tent(!)
table
gas
cooker
lantern
chairs x 2
airbed
sleeping bags
duvet x 2
pillows x 4
clothes and shower stuff(!)
food and drink
washing up stuff
towels - tea and body
tin opener
cutlery and crockery
stuff to do - books, games etc

is that it?

I won't drink wine or anything whilst we're away so don't need that


04/8/2009 at 1:24am
 Location: London
 Outfit: Outwell Bear Lake 4
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That's a pretty good essentials list. I would suggest just a few other things:

A rug or blanket to put under the airbed. It's surprising how much extra warmth that will give you.

A torch or extra lantern, so one of  you can go to the loo in the dark without leaving the other one sitting in darkness in the tent.

Chopping board and sharp knife.

A furry intruder/insect-proof plastic crate to keep food in and/or a cool box and ice blocks

Water carrier.

A basic first aid kit - for cuts, burns and insect bites.

And a couple of things I'm sure you've thought of, but haven't mentioned, so just in case... Mallet for banging in the pegs, and pans for cooking in.



04/8/2009 at 1:36am
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Outwell Carolina 3
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ah I have the blankets ready in the car

single parent so going to loo will be done in convoy lol

chopping board and knife - great idea, will add to the list

water carrier; big bottle of water to refil!

first aid kit, of course... will get that in boots tomorrow

mallet (see thread in camping under canvas - come and point - funny story) and pans... oooo need to ask friend for pans



04/8/2009 at 2:35am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Cabanon Elody & Julie & Combicamp
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Bucket with a lid, to save those nightly convoys to the loo's 17 Just put a drop of Zoflora disinfectant in the bottom, use it during the night, then empty it in the morning. It shouldn't take up much extra space in the car as you can pack stuff inside it.

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04/8/2009 at 3:10am
 Location: wales united kingdom
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if you do add some of the extra items the other members have mentioned,you will have an excellent camping trip.

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04/8/2009 at 2:35pm
 Location: lancashire
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have fun 17

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