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Best piece of camping equipment

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Callofthewild · 09/08/2015 21:50

So we have just returned from our first camping trip for four years and it seems camping equipment has somewhat moved on in that time. I therefore wondered what you thought was the best bit of camping equipment you owned as we are starting to compile a wish list for next year. Thanks

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HolidayHeidi · 09/08/2015 21:51

Solar powered fairy lights.

HolidayHeidi · 09/08/2015 21:52

Collapsible washing up bowl.

HolidayHeidi · 09/08/2015 21:52

Oh and the EHU. I'll let someone else have a turn now Smile

Bubblesinthesummer · 09/08/2015 21:55

Solar lights and solar power packs

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Callofthewild · 09/08/2015 22:14

Thanks. Bubbles what are solar power packs???

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Bubblesinthesummer · 09/08/2015 22:17

They are chargers that you can use to charge ipods, phones etc if you don't have electric hook up Smile

winewolfhowls · 09/08/2015 22:44

Hamman (?) towels

MrsWembley · 09/08/2015 22:58

Yes to EHU.

We always said it was cheating, then (for various reasons) we got a fridge this year and haven't looked back!Grin

We need new chairs. I would definitely say, when it comes to specific items, the comfort, cup-holders and size of the chairs are important.

MrsWembley · 09/08/2015 22:59

And some sort of storage unit. We have a 'kitchen'. Love it! I'll try to find a link...

MrsWembley · 09/08/2015 23:17

DP suggests a micro-router, so you only have to pay one wifi charge for several devices.

Thumbcat · 10/08/2015 08:14

For me it's my SIMS. Not having the chore of pumping up air beds and checking them each night and topping them up has made camping much more enjoyable, and I'm warmer at night.

Lunaballoon · 10/08/2015 08:32

I would second MrsWembley's storage unit suggestion. I'd also add a tent tidy. Keeping some kind of order and being able to find everything definitely helps the camping experience!

SaucyJack · 10/08/2015 10:01

It's not camping equipment, but we borrowed one of these for our camping trip over the weekend to use as a campfire guard and it was worth its weight in gold as we have a toddler.

starfish4 · 10/08/2015 10:04

Sounds silly, but DC and me have fleece blankets - they are great for extra warmth in the evenings and over us at night.

MrsWembley · 10/08/2015 10:06

That tent tidy looks good. Luckily, we've got something like that as part of our tent.Smile

MrsWembley · 10/08/2015 10:07

Saucyjack, does that not get hot?

SaucyJack · 10/08/2015 10:12

It gets warm, but not hot enough to burn. Nowhere near as hot as walking into the flames or ash would be anyway Wink

I think the one we actually used was bigger than the one in the picture, and obviously you don't fill it completely with wood.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 10/08/2015 22:29

I take a hanging rail like this. It all comes apart so takes up very little space in the car.

It's great as long as you remember some coat hangers at keeping the many coats tidy and off the floor. Dry wetsuits get hung there too.

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Callofthewild · 11/08/2015 06:48

Thanks, lots of good ideas to go away and research. Think we definitely need storage as we just end up with everything spread everywhere....

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AwkwardAnnie · 11/08/2015 19:24

My 7.5cm Self Inflating Mat. So much warmer and easier to deal with than air beds and rolly mats.
Easily available and decent rechargable batteries. We used to get through so many batteries for torches when camping, but now we have a good supply of rechargables for life generally so we never run out and I save a small fortune.

pictish · 11/08/2015 19:27

The Coleman dual fuel petrol stove and the Icey-Tek coolbox.

Milliways · 12/08/2015 16:41

My lotus grill
The corkscrew!

But best of all was my birthday pressie this year - as pictured at the beach :)

Best piece of camping equipment
AwkwardAnnie · 12/08/2015 19:47

Ooh Milliways, not that is my dream bit of kit. I can set savings goals on my online banking and the only one I have is "campervan" it has nothing in it, but I've always said that's the style I like. I don't like traditional campervans, and although VW's are lovely they're too small. I've driven minibuses the size of your van so always said that was the perfect size for me.

MrsWembley · 12/08/2015 20:01

Wow, Milliways, that's one hell of a birthday present!Envy

Every now and again, when I mention camping kit, DP mentions caravans. And very occasionally, hotels...

Not giving up just yet, though!Grin