right -need some advice

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

going camping weekend after this.

have tent
barbecue
sleeping bags
folding table/chair thing


it will fri-sun
2 adults . 2 kids.

what do i need????

[Tortington]

in terms of euipment or entertainment?

[Tortington]

t- towel

kettle coffee (essential)

[Tortington]

cards

[Tortington]

rounders set

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

equipment

it is a kids festival thing and there will be loads to do, and we are going with a gang of mates so entertainment no problem.

[Tortington]

a site to camp on

[Lucycat]

oh blimey where to start!

I have a very comprehensive list - starts with tents and tent pegs!

wine

[magnolia1]

Same thing here, going for one night this Saturday. 2 adults 5 kids!!!!!!
I have a tent, sleeping bags, mattresses, double burner, Folding chairs.
What else?

Is there a 'LIST' that all mumsnetters should have??

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

let me and magnolia into the details of this list please!!!

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

.

[Lucycat]

are you absolutely sure?


this is for 3 weeks in the summer!

hang on I shall c&p

[Lucycat]

Tent
Canopy
windbreak
Hammer/spare pegs/extractor
Corner storage unit

Electric hook up
Tent light & torches
Travel Kettle

Adult ready bed
2 x Junior ready beds
Battery inflator

Collapsible crates x 3

3 x picnic blankets
Beach & bath towels
Picnic table / small table
2 x adult fold up chairs
2 x child deckchairs

Electric cool box
Adapter unit

cooker
Gas canister / attachments
Camp kitchen
Pans & frying pan
lighter

Plates / bowls / mugs / glasses
Sharp knife / corkscrew
Knives / forks / spoons / teaspoons & plastic!
Wooden spoon
Washing up bowl / fold up carrier
Dishcloth / tea towel
Washing up liquid

tissues / toilet roll
Rubbish bags
Sandwich bags & clips
Thermos flask
Vanish stick / scrub brush

Washing line & pegs

Mobile phone x2 & recharger x2
Camera & film
Travel clocks
Books / games / toys
First Aid kit

Guide books / campsite info folder

Food & Drink - to take
Tea / coffee / sugar
Salt / Pepper / Herbs/ketchup
Yogurts
Milk (ss & ff)
butter

Picnic lunch

Cold chicken, salad, bread rolls
Scotch pancakes


and that's before any clothes.....

do you want that list too?

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

so if you were going for days, what would you take from that list?

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

3 days sorry

[magnolia1]

Good God!!! Whats the bare minimum we can take for 1-2 nights?

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

lol magnolia!! we are coming from the same place i think!!!

[Lucycat]

ok give me a sec and I'll edit!

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

i'm going to 'go outdoors ' later so would like some ideas on what is essential.

[Lucycat]

Tent
windbreak
Hammer/spare pegs/extractor
Tent light & torches

Adult ready bed
2 x Junior ready beds

Battery/Electric inflator
Small table for cooker
3 x picnic blankets
Beach & bath towels
Picnic table
2 x adult fold up chairs
2 x child fold up chairs

Electric cool box
Adapter unit

Small gas cooker
Pans & frying pan
lighter

Plates / bowls / mugs / glasses
Sharp knife / corkscrew
Knives / forks / spoons / teaspoons
Wooden spoon
Washing up bowl /
Dishcloth / tea towel
Washing up liquid

toilet roll / tissues
Rubbish bags
Sandwich bags & clips
Thermos flask
Vanish stick / scrub brush

Mobile phone x2
Camera & film
Travel clock
Books / games / toys
First Aid kit

Tea / coffee / sugar
butter
Bacon
Milk (ss & ff)
Cheese
Yogurts
Bread

that's assuming you have ehu, if not then I would take cool blocks instead of the cool box adapter unit.

any better?

[Lucycat]

lots of the stuff is quite small - all our cutlery, w up liquid, J cloths etc fit into one rectangular tupperware type box.

2 of the picnic rugs go under the ready beds as insulation. The other one is our 'carpet'

btw I love Go Outdoors! which one fmf?

[Lucycat]

fmf am I mad?

mmj of course I know which one!

got to take dd2 to school in a mo for her induction day but shall be back soon.

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

cheadle heath


lorks a lordy

lot of stuff

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

good idea about putting the rugs under the beds

[Lucycat]

Camping is one of those things that you take moreorless the same whether you are going for the weekend or a fortnight!

you'll need something to sleep on - Go have the gelert mats reduced at the moment - go and have a lie on one to see whether you like them - it would be worth me braving the traffic chaos that is the A6 to come along and have a giggle

Argos have stuff reduced at the moment too

[filchthemildmanneredjanitor]

well-have got blow up beds in the loft. wil pull them down.

come and laugh at me if you want! will be just doing a reccee-not buying anything yet.will dh have the fun of that.

we will need some kind og=f lantern type thing won't we?