Going camping? Here are the essentials you’ll want to take along…
We know, we know, half the fun of
camping is that every site is different, every camper is different and, yes,
every holiday is different, but why call ourselves experts if we can’t offer a
little friendly advice?
However you chose to go camping, have
a think about what you’re after in your stay. Travelling light? Then keep it
simple. Taking the family car? Then feel free to throw in a little extra gear.
Whatever your take on how it should be done, there’s nothing worse than forgetting that essential corkscrew/box of matches/headtorch/handcuffs (delete as appropriate). If you still think we’ve missed anything, let us know!
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Backpack
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Bin bags
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Cool bag / cool box
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Ice or ice packs
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Tent
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Spare pegs
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Sleeping bag
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Duvet / extra blankets / sleeping bag liner (if you’ve got
room)
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Ground sheet
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Airbed or roll mat
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Air pump (if you’ve got an airbed)
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Pillow
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Mallet
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Suntan lotion
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Insect repellent
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Aspirin, Paracetemal and so on…
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Tweezers
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Antiseptic, plasters and bandages
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First aid kit (may include all the
above items)
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Pocket tissues
• Clothes!
• Soap
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Flannel
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Shampoo / dry shampoo
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Toothpaste and toothbrush
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Comb / hair brush / clips / bands
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Make-up bag
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Razor and shaving cream
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Towel
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Deoderant
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Toilet paper (essential)
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Wet wipes
• Torch or lantern
• Spare batteries
• Lighter
• Matches
• Cool Camping guidebook!!!
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Swiss Army knife
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Mobile phone / charger / car adapter
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Camera / spare battery / charger
• Electrical hook-up connecter (if you plan on using electricity)
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Cash, credit card and so on…
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Bikes and helmets
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Binoculars
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Chairs (fold out picnic table if you have space)
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Travel clock / travel radio
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Books
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Maps
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Compass
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Games and cards
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Clothesline and pegs
• Walkie-talkies (great if you’re with the kids)
• Gaffa tape
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Stove with fuel and lighter
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Newspapers (for lighting a campfire)
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Charcoal and grill for BBQ
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Frying pan
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Sauce pan (with a lid)
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Thermos flask
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Can opener / bottle opener / corkscrew
(not essential if you’ve packed a Swiss Army knife)
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Sharp knife
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Chopping block
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Tin foil
• Cooking oil
• Salt / pepper / spices / sugar
• Tea / coffee
• Milk
• Beer / wine (wine glasses)
• Marshmallows
• Camping cook book
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Plates
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Mugs
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Knives / forks / spoons (and teaspoons)
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Dish cloth / sponge
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Tea towel
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Biodegradable washing up liquid
• Washing up bowl
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Paper towel
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