Camping Virgin

[BroodyChook]

Right, we're complete camping virgins, and are looking to book a short break somewhere over the summer holidays. We live in the midlands, so we're thinking maybe somewhere in Wales. Can anyone recommend anywhere? Also, we haven't yet got any equipment at all, but have been eyeing the Halfords full kit for a hundred-ish pounds thingy. Would that be a complete waste of money? Our DC are 8 and 6. Thanks!

Ooh - I'm planning the same thing (and have already bought the 4-man bargain from Halfords but haven't tried it out in the garden yet!!) so shameless bump awaiting the more knowledgeable ladies to provide info

Me too...ive jsut ordered (yesterday) the Halfords deal.

We are going to a small festival in Dorset next week with friends...am excited but also slightly nervous as dc's 3.5 and 20 months!

Would be nice if someone could come and reassure me that ds2 wont be found wandering in a neighbouring county!!

Lol! I'm thrilled to find fellow nervous virgins!

Not camping specific but we went to N. Wales last year, near Conwy and was a fab area for kids..lots of castles and things to do as well as beach..plus snowdonia though we didnt go that far.

thehairybabysmum (fab name by the way) - i think I may have things a little easier have only the one DS and he's 14

No one wants to reassure us??? In taht case if you live in Gloucestershire next week keep an eye out for cheeky but v. cute blonde boy!!

Thanks

I shall report on the Halfords tent when it comes. Reviews were v. good though for the tent...sleeping bags apparently rubbish so ill just take our duvets as back up i think!

Right, have just read that you've already got yours...oops! We cant test ours out as we only have a back yard so it will be straight in at the deep end next week!!

If you click on my profile you will see thte reason for my name BTW.

the hydrostatic head is 1500 - they do advise a minimum of 2000 and best 3000 for our 2 season camping summers so you would beneeding to make sure your going on a fine weekend so you dont get pissy wet through as i think 1500 is classed as light shower proof. . Sorry i feel rotten now . That said im sure ive camped in similar and never suffered.

Ah how cute!! My DS was born with a head of hair just like your little one (helped to explain the horrendous heart-burn I had) ... he's now blonde!!

I had a feeling the sleeping bags wouldn't be up to much - they can't be that thick fitting 4 in the bag along with the tent and lamps - but I've no plans in camping in the winter so it should be ok.

no worries nappyzone - like I said I'm a bit of a wimp so won't be venturing outdoors unless it's guaranteed (yeah, whatever ) to be dry.

ahhh just go anyway - it wont rain that bad and it will be a laugh - we take a duvet to chuck over top of sleeping bags because we are weak and feel the cold anyway.

that a serious amount of hair!!

Going for the fingers crossed option here then!!

Ooh us too! Is the next MN meet up going to be a la Glastonbury - 400 families in Halford's tents

oh we plan to I'm just being daft.

We'll probably up to the Lakes as it's only about an hour away from us, and it's gorgeous up there with LOADS of camping sites.

LOL at Iklboo

Yes Ilkboo, all chuffed we got a bargain but a bit damp cos the hydrostaic head isnt quite enough

Will be keeping an eye on this thread. I am not camping but dh will be taking the children (6 and 3) camping for the first time over the Aug bank holiday weekend.

He bought a 4m belltent. It is slightly more costly but has good resale value on ebay if it all goes tits up.

It is apparently easy for one person to set up, which was a big consideration as dh will be on his own.