What are your lists for things you need to take when camping?

[MrsGokWan]

Right you lovely lot, having been reading some of your posts over the last couple of weeks because DH wants to start camping in the summer and I wasn't that keen, like my luxuries to much , I have decided to give in and try it sooooooo.....................

what I need is your lists of the things we need to take with us besides the tent, pretty please . So I can start getting things together for the summer.

Also are there any websites I should look at/join?

do a search on lists in the camping topic, there are loads. I am a fairweather camper, and would say definitely take airbeds, pillows and hot water bottles (even in the summer). I am sure you will get detailed lists if you search, but these are my top "must haves"

Oakily doakily will sit and have a look tomorrow, thanks for that

this is my check list:

TENT
Vango
Footprint
mallet
FP pegs
rock pegs
delta pegs

BEDDING
picnic rug
foam mat
non slip stuff
airbed
pump
fleece throw
sheet
sleeping bag
duvet
pillow & case
fleece throw

FURNITURE
Chair
Table
Door mat
Dustpan and brush
IAN lanturn
torch
head torch
swiss knife
water carrier
KITCHEN STUFF
washing up bowl
washing up liq
brush
sponge
non stick sponge
cloth
anti bac wipes
anti bac spray
pans
tea towel
Kitchen Roll
kettle

UTENSILS
plate
bowl
mug
glass
knife & fork etc
sharp knife
wooden spoon
slotted spoon
spatular
chopping board
matches
Foil
Bin bags

FOODY BITS
oil
tea bags
hot choc
UHT milk
sugar
pepper and salt

OTHERS
hand bag
phone
phone charger
camera
camera charger
lantern charger
Wallet
CASH
cards etc
MAP
DIRECTIONS
Loo Roll
pills etc
Keys
baby wipes
pen / pencils etc
book
su doku
cards / games
batteries
NT stuff
ornament

CLOTHES
Waterproof coat
waterproof trousers
warm coat
Wellies
Walking boots
Crocs
underwear
socks
swim suit
jeans
trousers
shorts
T Shirts
long sleeve T shirts
jumpers
fleeces
PJs
Bed socks
Hat
Scarf
Gloves
sun hat
sun glasses

TOILETRIES
towel
toothbrush
toothpaste
shampoo & cond
shower cap
shower gel
face wash
clenser
moisturizer
cotton wool
Witch Dr
Make Up
Hair brush
hair bands
suncream
after sun

Similar to NannyL, but also take caffitiere and plastic wine glasses.

Do you really take ornaments?

lol @ ornaments - don't forget a duster to dust them!

get a couple of good sturdy plastic containers to keep all camping stuff (i.e. saucepans, plates, cutlery) in and have it ready to go at all times. keeps the stress down to a minimum.

NannyL My heartfelt thanks to you, after our computer went kaput last month, one of my saddest loses was my trusty camping list and I have been putting off re-writing.

I am now doing it from a c and p of yours, which somehow seems much less daunting.

thank you.

umm 'yes' i always go with a group of friends and we all take a garden ornament and a pot plant to proudly display outside our tents

(theres a long story behind it!)

NannyL thank you so much for your list, that is really brilliant.

Can I ask about the bedding, why do you need a picnic rug and mat and all that other stuff?

TBCoalman, I agree wine glasses are a must

Sheherazade, good tip about the boxes. Thank yyou.

Oooh!! what do you use to cook on?

oh my gas cooker thingy whatsit...

that must have missed my list (along with spare gas thing)

i need all that bedding to keep me warm...

if you just have an airbed and sleeping bag you will freeze

you need lots of layers between the ground and your air bed and you