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Just finished packing...what have I forgotten?

23 replies

ArtyFartyQueen · 02/08/2018 22:46

Off tomorrow down to Dorset for a long weekend camping with friends. Just finished packing the car! I’m sure I’ve forgotten things! What have you forgotten in the past that might help me to jog my memory!

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dellacucina · 02/08/2018 22:50

Waterproof/plastic bags

Bottles already full of water

Fuel for fire

Snacks for car

Calpol and thermometer

Something fun for kids on the car trip

WonderfulWonders · 02/08/2018 22:52

Salt
Tonic
Sharp knife
Baby wipes

PippilottaLongstocking · 02/08/2018 22:53

Phone charger
Hair brush
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
(I find the obvious things are easiest to forget because I leave them til last thinking there’s now way I could forget them... then I do!)

PippilottaLongstocking · 02/08/2018 22:54
  • no way, not now way
poorbuthappy · 02/08/2018 22:55

Tea towels.

NannyR · 02/08/2018 22:58

Insect repellent
Spare tent pegs
An old towel to help dry off the tent if it's wet when you are packing up

moodyblues · 02/08/2018 23:01

Matches

CrispbuttyNo1 · 02/08/2018 23:02

Anti histamine and wasp sting antiseptic. They are rife and vicious at the moment.

Night light for in the tent.

Head torches.

Pillows

Houseworkavoider · 02/08/2018 23:03

Kitchen roll
Wet wipes
Bin bags
Mugs
Water bottles
Washing up bowl/ large tub

tigercub50 · 02/08/2018 23:08

The tent!
Tinopener
Corkscrew
Loo rolls
Suntan cream
Deodorant - I always forget mine
First aid bits
Small mirror
Sewing kit

Lucked · 02/08/2018 23:09

Corkscrew/bottle opener

BonnieLass5 · 02/08/2018 23:09

Underwear
Walking boots/sturdy trainers
Flip flops for the shower
Swimming costume
Razor
Medication
Spare glasses/contact lenses
Sunglasses
Plastic plates/cutlery

tigercub50 · 02/08/2018 23:09

Oh & we always forget cooking oil, ketchup, salt & pepper etc

Lucked · 02/08/2018 23:10

If you are going to a beach - talc to get sand off.

WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 02/08/2018 23:12

Mallet
Something to light the bbq with
Sting cream
Midgey spray

keepondreaming · 02/08/2018 23:13

Wine.

WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 02/08/2018 23:20

keepondreaming don’t be silly. That’s the first thing to be packed.

keepondreaming · 02/08/2018 23:45

But there's always room to squeeze another bottle or three in!

2gorgeousboys · 03/08/2018 09:20

Tent poles!

Aprilshowersinjuly · 03/08/2018 09:23

Dh forgot the travel cot once!! Had to go back!!
Dd wore flip flops for the journey and hadn't packed any other shoes!!
Have forgotten pillows twice and had to buy some!!

NoNoCharlieRascal · 03/08/2018 09:25

Gaffa tape. It's a camping staple

Yokohamajojo · 03/08/2018 13:31

Lighter
adapter - if going abroad
torch

Missanneshirley · 03/08/2018 13:38

Socks, always my own socks Confused
Grin

We added a cheese grater this year, sharp knife too. Gave up on leaking water carriers and just bought a 5l bottle from the supermarket.

Oh carrier bags! Loads! Can be bin bags, food bags, keep your clothes dry at the showers bags, dirty easy washing bags...

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