What clothes do I need for camping?

[Lambzig]

More of an ant-style and beauty question possibly.

I have finally borrowed my DSIs camping equipment and put DH's arm hard up his back and persuaded him to go camping with the DC for four nights over the bank holiday.

I haven't been camping since I was ten and was just wondering what clothes I need to take. I am not terribly outdoorsy so a bit clueless, I am assuming wellies and jeans, but wondering if any of you have any can't do without recommendations?

Not at ALL Style & Beauty but something easily slipped on for nipping to the toilet block. I take Crocs & swear to God, they are the only place I ever wear them

Also - socks even if you're not wearing theme ruing the day. For evening in/around the tent. And I always take my slippers. And warm PJs.

In short - if our current weather continues - lots of warm stuff

THEM DURING, that was meant to be

A waterproof coat and trousers and warm jumpers,.flip flops also a headscarf if you are frizz prone.

Lots of fleeces and technical walking trousers better than jeans if it rains as they dry quickly. Good waterproof jacket too.

Crocs are great for trekking to the loo, warm socks for night time as it can get cool.

I used to layer up with 2 fleeces, wristwarmers, thermal socks and tracky bottoms for the evening. Once you get cold it's harder to warm up so stay warm by layering up.

I love outdoor clothing, it's feels so free to consciously ditch all semblance of style and just dress purely for practicality.

Fleece/mega thick jumper and pashmina-size scarf for evenings (scarf can be used as lap blanket if not needed round neck)

YY to something for sticking on your feet for nipping to loo.

I take thermal vest and long johns for in bed, plus hoodie in case it gets really cold. Don't be fooled by summer weather - tents are almost always cold at night.

Wellies/walking boots and waterproofs obv

Also, jeans are fine but if they get soaked they take ages to dry, so I take thin chino type trousers for walking in case of downpours.

Have a fab time - LOVE camping!

Oh lord, I need to go shopping. I have chinos, I have a waterproof bergaus thingy, I have sweatshirts. I don't have any fleeces, hoodie type things or any pyjamas. Will leggings and a Tshirt work?

I was assuming dashing to the loo in flip flops. I have cashmere bed socks.

The DC have the right clothes I think.

It's in Dorset if that helps with temperature.

No sorry - don't run out and buy loads of stuff on my account!

Leggings and t-shirt fine but you might need a jumper to put on over the top if you get chilly.

Flip flops fine for loo, although your feet may get wet depending on conditions.

I'm sure you'll be fine. Just think layers - long sleeved t's, jumpers, the odd pair of thick socks. Then you can layer up as the temp drops at night. (Which it won't as much in Dorset as the frozen North )

I'm currently camping!

Everything everyone else said.

Two hoodie type jumpers at least. One will get wet.

Despite mocking DPs crocs mercilessly, they are a little better than my flip flops. Don't tell him I said.

I take a hat for over night. We have a tall tent and the heat rises and my poor head gets cold! Overall, after tea time layering is your friend. If it gets cold early I put my leggingy pj things on under my jeans so I don't have to strip naked at 11 o clock in the cold. Wuss!

Thank you all, great tips.

I think wooly socks, a zip up hoody and some pyjamas might be good useful purchases anyway.

I am one of those people who quite likes being a bit cold at all times anyway.

Lots of hats - sun hat (hopefully) or a knitted hat for wearing at night if it's cold.

Polyester sports trousers are good if the weather is poor, as they dry quickly.

Thermal vests are good for layering if it's cool.

Being wet and cold is pretty crap, especially when camping.

What they said ^^

And a little mirror, a good lipstick, dry shampoo and a lovely colourful scarf so you look nice in photos even in a fleece and leggings

Shudders at the f word - do I have to?

Imagines self as vain and wet for four days.

My fleece isn't a fleece - it's a nice woolly thing from Joules. You don't have to look like a middle-aged rambler

Also can I say YY to dry shampoo - essential.

Thank you, today I have bought some lovely silky pj jogger style pyjama bottoms, a sweatshirt and a zip up hoodie - all courtesy of tk maxx so not too horrifically spendy.

Dry shampoo? Don't you just wash your hair in the showers [naive emoticon]

Waterproof overtrousers? Sound extreme but up here in Scotland they're essential for out of doors. Very cheap and deeply unglamorous, alas.

If you don't have those, agree with everyone who says 'quick dry garments only'. Jeans and other cotton trousers get heavy when wet and then are no fun, IMHO. If you have long hair, one of those microfibre-quick dry towels or turbans could be useful. For the rest, as otherd have said, layers and a scarf and socks and also GLOVES are your friend.

The trouble with camping and similar long stays out of doors - from a S&B point of view - is that it's really, really sensible to get equipped for the worst, even if that might never happen.

Have a look in TKmaxx for walking trousers.
I got a pair of Berghaus ones pretty cheaply. They also sell fleaces etc.

not jeans - too hot when it is hot, too cold when it is cold, take ages to dry.
fleece - dries in seconds, lightweight, practical.

if you have a mountain warehouse near you they are great for cheap outdoor clothing that actually works.

only on mumsnet are fleeces seen as the work of the devil. 'f' is for 'fashion victim', which you will be if you are wearing flip flops on a British campsite except in a heatwave.

It can get cold late at night so yes to taking a fleece, socks and leggings.
Watch out with crocs though. I used to wear them around the campsite but slipped on wet ground last year and fractured my vertebrae . Am fully recovered now but don't wear them in the wet and am very wary of falling again.

Thanks all, will report back as to whether we actually enjoy it.