Uppermid
Sun 17-Feb-13 17:31:25
The nights are getting lighter, so surely it's about time to start seeing what stuff is new and essential this year! Have the bunting and fairy and fairy lights ;o) so what do I need this year?!
Blu
Tue 14-May-13 14:01:07
I bought one of these yesterday and am very excited about it as a good reading light - I could attach it to a tree branch or my camping chair or an overhead loop or pole in the tent, or stand it up...the new alternative to the Tiny Light I have been using - saves wasting batteries in a big lantern, and is discreet enough to use in the tent without waking DS.
Blu
Sun 12-May-13 19:50:12
I'd love a storm kettle 
. Need to find a way to justify the cost in addition to BBQ, 2 burner stove, Campfire Grill.
Wind up lanterns are ok though they don't give out a great beam, and you need to wind it before everyone goes to bed as the winding makes a high pitched VREEEEeeeremVreeeEeeeemVreeem.
We went to Decathlon yesterday to get a new SIM for DD as she is too big for her little inflatable bed now and it was torture resisting all the lovely new camping gear. We did get a couple of pop up lights that seem quite useful but I was dragged away from everything else. 
My favourite bit of camping kit is still my Storm Kettle, its much quicker than the stove for boiling water and great for sites or festivals with no EHU for my travel kettle.
PigletJohn
Sat 11-May-13 15:48:09
I got a wind-up lantern recently, has LEDs and a battery that you charge up by winding the handle. Looks like great idea but haven't used it in RL yet.
pausingforbreath
Sat 11-May-13 15:46:18
pausingforbreath
Sat 11-May-13 15:43:06
CaveyLovesPendleton
Sat 11-May-13 08:35:12
Oooh pausing - link please for the Jetboil?
pausingforbreath
Wed 08-May-13 17:33:48
I got a 'jetboil zip' from my Sil this week. (Birthday pressie)
I wasn't even aware of them before I unwrapped it - but now I have one of course it's fantastic ! [ wink ]
Tried it out in the garden, had a steaming cuppa really quick and it's so small and light.
I also really like the snack stand .....
Considering some short legs for my cadac, then I have the option of sticking it on the table rather than its legs ( would then loose the condiment tray and big legs from the pack size ) .
TheTragicClam
Mon 06-May-13 15:12:03
Also, am seriously considering a she-wee, I bet it feels majestic to piss like a racehorse!
TheTragicClam
Mon 06-May-13 15:10:10
Absolutely roaring with laughter re. the pants!! Might wake DD up, shhhh.
Should really be out enjoying the BH sunshine, but instead I am here coveting a biostove, tsk
Blu
Thu 25-Apr-13 16:46:28
I nest, and collapse.
More collapsing than nesting, probably.
WadsCollop
Thu 25-Apr-13 16:29:58
Just to say we have an inflatable sofa bed, is amazingly thick as a bed and good sofa too
They are, I am very impressed - and they are cheaper in France too as only on Amazon or ebay over here (we phoned Tefal to ask!)
CaveyLovesPendleton
Thu 25-Apr-13 06:33:28
I pondered those pans in France on holiday a couple of years ago milliway. They seemed very good quality.
I love things that nest. Or collapse.
Blu
Wed 24-Apr-13 15:04:06
The 99p Stores have collapsible silicone/plastic colanders...for 99p!
And luminous tent pegs, 6 for 99p
Glad you enjoyed it.
We have just bought a fab set of nesting Tefal Ingenio saucepans and lids for the van, They are seriously better quality than the ones in my kitchen!
Dd2 and I had a great day at the motorhome show in P'boro - didn't buy any gadgets, only some jumpers! Dd2 left saying, 'we need a campervan to go camping - I don't like the tent any more'.
Thanks pausing
