Going on my very first camping trip tomorrow...can anyone help with a check list of what I need to take, please!

[Aimsmum]

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[StripeyKnickersSpottySocks]

tent
sleeping bags
torch
flip flops for showers
stove, plates, cutlery, kettle
water storage bag
potty for night time wees
doormat
plastic bags
toys to keep kids amused
matches
pillows

[TeeCee]

Inflatable bed
Pump
spare batteries (lots of for everything)
torches
ice box
ice packs
little stove for boiling water
kettle
saucpan
frying pan
webber travel bbq
first aid kit with the essential bits
pillows
the tent!
picnic blanket with waterproof under
pac a macs
wellies
washing up bowl
eco friendly washing up liquid
washing up brush
toothbrushes and pastes etc
clothes
suntan cream
sunglasses
travel games

[Aimsmum]

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[DrMarthaMcMoo]

I have a nappy bucket with a lid for night-time wees and I'm not ashamed to admit it. There is nothing worse than being all cosy in your sleeping bag, but having that little nagging "I need a wee" feeling - and knowing that you have to get out, get a fleece and wellies on, get a torch, unzip several really noisy zips and trek across fields in the dark, trying to avoid tripping over guy-lines, in order to have a wee

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[Surfermum]

I think if I were going this time of year I'd be taking hot water bottles with me.

My other tip would be to put a blanket or carry mat underneath your mattress as the cold comes up from the ground.

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[quadrophenia]

Please remeber loads of very warm clothes, we camped at the weekend and despite the lovely daytime weather it was freezing at night, take extra duvets if you can.

[DrMarthaMcMoo]

I have (how sad is this?) a word doc. with a camping checklist on it, which I just print off for a trip. If you do one now and take it with you (and a pen!) you can add to it while you are there so that next time you will have a more definitive list.

Has anyone said dustpan and brush?

[DrMarthaMcMoo]

Ooh yes, hats and warm bedsocks. And spare blankets - for wrapping round you when you sit out at night drinking wine.

CORKSCREW! (Or screw-top wine)

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[hennipenni]

Chopping board, for some reason I can't manage without mine when camping, oh and folding crate thingies to keep food/clothes/washing up in.

[quadrophenia]

yes you should be okay make sure you have vests, jumpers etc, and a few pairs of socks, we cheated and slept in our campervan but it was still very cold.

[DrMarthaMcMoo]

It can get very cold at night - I would jam in as many blankets etc. as you have room for (and a hot water bottle). With an airbed it's also a good idea to have a layer between the airbed and the groundsheet of the tent (like a picnic blanket) because you can get condensation. I also have a fitted sheet on the airbed which helps with condensation but you won't be able to do that with a built-in airbed/bag like that.

Do I sound an expert? I've only been twice

[TeeCee]

Nice to have those collapsable camping chairs that go into a bag

[DrMarthaMcMoo]

Ooh yes, with the little pockets for your glass - are you detecting a theme for my camping here ?

[TeeCee]

hot water bottles worry me.
But agree with layers and sleep in tracksuits and hoodies.
I slept with thermals and a trackie and the hood up and my nipples were soooo errect, I've never known anything like it, so painful!!!!

[Aimsmum]

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[quadrophenia]

actually just get so drunk you won't feel the cold that is my advice

[TeeCee]

Yes those pockets in the chair are great, perfect for a tin of bud! Not so good for a wine glass!

Ohhhhhhhh - wine - buy a box of, sooooo much easier. ypu know the stuff that comes in a silver foil bag in a box.

[quadrophenia]

teecee

[quadrophenia]

at your nipples!!

[TeeCee]

LOL at 14 quid turning into 1400 quid!

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