Okay so loads of us are off in our tents this weekend. 
I think it would be great to put a tick list together that we can all refer to, to make sure that we don't forget the essential items. I'll start it off. Please add your ideas to help your fellow MN Campers!
TENT
GROUND SHEET
TENT PEGS
MALLET
SLEEPING BAGS/DUVETS
CAMPING BEDS/MATRESSES
CAMPING STOVE
GAS BOTTLES
MATCHES
PASTA
TINNED FOOD
PLATES
BOWLS
CUTLERY
CUPS
WATER CARRIER
BAGS FOR RUBBISH
WASHING UP BOWL
WASHING UP LIQUID
SHOWER GEL
SHAMPOO
TOWELS