What are you buying for this year?

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

So far I've got a new collapsible washing up bowl with handles that I am way too pleased with

Last year we had two new tables with adjustable height. This year I think we may need some new chairs.

So what's on your list for the coming season?

This is our first big year. Camping cupboard. And other stuff I want and do not need....

So not a minimalist.

Oh and a roof box for all the crap ..

A good camp stove.

And other stuff I want and do not need....

Oh I think we definitely need a list

A good camp stove.

Have you got one in mind Lovemusic?

jilted I haven’t got a clue, looking for recommendations, I have a small camper van but cook outside, I bought a double gas stove last year but it isn’t great, for some reason only one ring seems to work at one time, so pretty useless.

Also looking for a good water proof spray for our awning, bought the awning 2nd hand last year and was pretty annoyed that it had a few mould spots and was letting water in.

Would also love some comfortable camping chairs.

My favourite purchase last year was a collapsible camping toilet...and a roof box to put everything in. Not sure what I will ‘need’ for this year. Possibly a new stove? I am open to suggestions!

Although, even with the new roof box, I don’t think I can get anything else in the car...

2 new outwell chairs. The acadia signature lounger. Supremely comfortable.

I would love a roof box to go on my camper but my campers so slow as it is, with a full roof box it might not make it up the hills 😂

Need to get a really decent, comfortable blow up mattress. DP is still maintaining he hates camping so I’m trying to make it as naice as possible!

Will probably also get a decent folding table and a new coolbox to replace the battered cool bag I’ve been nursing along since uni!

Dyrne you need a move thick double sim. Super comfy. Forget blood up beds.

We need some collapsible crates so the car can be stacked and unloaded in a semblance of order. And loaded again. We always end up having a row during unloading and loading the car ..
Also some new decent folding chairs as our current ones are about 12 years old and I don't trust the structural integrity of the canvas any more!

Dyrne have a look at camping fridges! We love ours! DH has also managed to rig a boat solar panel so it can run off that if we don't have hook up (still needs freezer blocks overnight, but it really works so much better than just a cooler bag and for about the same space)

Ooh thanks for the recommendations - off to research!

Collapsing washing up bowls with handles are THE BIZ.

I bought one last year.

I really need a new table to replace my ancient ‘roll top’ one.

This is our first proper year. I want some naice plates.
What's the recommendation for HUGE roofboxes

We need some new Ordinance Survey maps. My 6yo has decided she needs to climb a mountain on one of our trips this year.

What's the benefit of collapsible washing up bowls though? We have a standard square one. Teas and coffees and mugs get packed in it so if we didn't have it we'd just neéd another crate

My old washing up bowl wash fine too but I've convinced myself that the one with handles will be far superior

Just bought a new warmer lighter backpacking sleeping bag.

The handles are the invaluable bit, leaving one hand to carry other stuff, open the shed door, hold a child’s hand etc.

The collapsible bit suits me because it lays on top of the bigger crate that all our kitchen stuff is packed in.

SW16 ah ok thanks, yes that makes sense

Ooh actually I could really do with a new sleeping bag! My current bone is about 25 years old and probably washing/wearing a bit thin 🤣

You need a new sleeping bag, WhyNotMe.

I thought I needed a warmer one than my 15 yo much loved bag so upgraded from 2 season to 3. Boiling hot! Then I realised my bag was just old, not cold!

Yeah I'm always layering up with blankets while the kids are kicking theirs off

We've bought a tent already this year in the winter sales. It's a smaller and very lightweight backpacking tent than our usual one because we're going abroad by plane this summer. We also need a replacement self inflating mat for dh so we'll be looking for a couple of lightweight versions too.