What's good to bring for camping?

[Spiderman]

Help.

Whats everyone bringing as far as camping stuff goes?

its been years since i slept in the great outdoors and when i did it wasn't a case of getting everything on the bike either.

So far, apart from clothing, i have this very short list.

1 x sleeping bag
1 x tent
1 x torch.

i'm sure a ground mat thingy would be good too but they are so bulky that they are twice the size of my sleeping bag when thats compressed down.

I'm lucky as i may be able to put the tent i'm borrowing in some kindly souls car and dont have to carry that but what else am i missing from that list?

[Stu]

Try a lilo instead of foam mat?

[Viney]

Spidey, thats about it to be honest. A few carrier bags for putting (if you need to) wet shoes items in etc.

As for a roll mat. Not sure where you are based, but a trip to Decathlon in Surrey Quays is worth a visit. They do the self inflating roll mats for about £15. Smaller than a foam mat, and more comfortable to.

[Spiderman]

Spidey, thats about it to be honest. A few carrier bags for putting (if you need to) wet shoes items in etc.

As for a roll mat. Not sure where you are based, but a trip to Decathlon in Surrey Quays is worth a visit. They do the self inflating roll mats for about £15. Smaller than a foam mat, and more comfortable to.

Thats not a bad price, the ones at the shop i bought my sleeping bag from were the same if not more than the bag. :shock:

Always take carrier bags with me on long trips, you just never know when you'll need one ;)

[Marshall]

im bringing

1x Tent
1x Sleeping Bag
1x Roll Mat
1x Torch if i can find it
1x Toilet Roll (important that one is)
1x Marshall
1x Bike
+ Assorted Clothes, plastic bags, roll of duck tape

[Viney]

Spidey, thats about it to be honest. A few carrier bags for putting (if you need to) wet shoes items in etc.

As for a roll mat. Not sure where you are based, but a trip to Decathlon in Surrey Quays is worth a visit. They do the self inflating roll mats for about £15. Smaller than a foam mat, and more comfortable to.

Thats not a bad price, the ones at the shop i bought my sleeping bag from were the same if not more than the bag. :shock:

Always take carrier bags with me on long trips, you just never know when you'll need one ;)

Is the one i got (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/Product_arborescence/mountain/hiking/hiking-equipmen/outdoor-mats/product_5587334/index.html) Costs £15 in store, although £20 isnt bad, and i found this more comfortable than the more expensive ones.

[timwilky]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

[Spiderman]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

So do i normaly mate but seeing as mrs spidey aint comming i thought i'd rough it. I do enjoy a night or 2 under canvass anyway. The fresh air, the smell of cows, the incesant mozzies drivning you mad. Ooooh thats reminded me to bring some citronella incense for the tent. keep those little blood suckers out.

[Grinch]

Might want to think about shoes.. after all you don't want to spend the time not on the bike in your boots...

[Tara]

Might want to think about shoes.. after all you don't want to spend the time not on the bike in your boots...

I did last year :shock:

[Grinch]

Might want to think about shoes.. after all you don't want to spend the time not on the bike in your boots...

I did last year :shock:

hummm....

[Tara]

Might want to think about shoes.. after all you don't want to spend the time not on the bike in your boots...

I did last year :shock:

hummm....

mine were really cumfy and after a few pints didn't notice the difference. his year however i shall be in mre appropriate footwear

[Devil Biccy]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

[kwak zzr]

i decided to travel up on the sat morning because of all the stuff id have to carry.

[kwak zzr]

would love to camp with you guys but seems like alot of hassle when i dont live too far away. :roll:

[Quiff Wichard]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

so why when we camp and you hotle it Tim.. do you still look like sh""te :wink:

[Quiff Wichard]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

nope just bringing the cocoa..
AND USING YOUR STOVE !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :D






and some pop n crsips and mars bars and fruit..
nowt worse than being hungry in a tent wen u wake at 5.30am !

[Devil Biccy]

nope just bringing the cocoa..
AND USING YOUR STOVE !!!
Better stock up on the gas then :lol: you're more than welcome

[darylB]

i suggest lifejackets as it's close to the river and we might have thunderstorms,, i'd hateanyone to get vwashed away :lol:

Daryl

[dirtydog]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?


i was considering bringing along my little kettle that plugs into a car cigar lighter

[anna]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

fantastic .. i know where to go to get a cuppa now ;)

[Jabba]

What's good to bring for camping?

A short, slinky, low cut number, stockings and some high heels?






Oh........that sort of camping :oops:

[timwilky]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

so why when we camp and you hotle it Tim.. do you still look like sh""te :wink:

Cos I abuse the situation. Need something hot in bed with me :lol:

[timwilky]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

so why when we camp and you hotle it Tim.. do you still look like sh""te :wink:

Cos I abuse the situation. Need something hot in bed with me :lol:

Anyway, I would need to be at least a mile away from you to get a quiet night. With your alleged snoring and zip fiddling.

Hmmm the nasty part of me thinks it would be funny to turn up at your camp site during the night and cable tie the tent zips closed.

[Quiff Wichard]

I am the snoring- allegedly-

marko and Richie numbers were the zip fiddlers..






I am looking forward to it- it is soon after the north meets south- but- camping is fun and a weekend away is like a mini break.. should be a giggle.

[Cazza]

the incesant mozzies drivning you mad. Ooooh thats reminded me to bring some citronella incense for the tent. keep those little blood suckers out.

Very important! I've just come back from Italy where the buggers tucked into me most nights without invitation and despite a liberal application of Jungle Formula.

I'm thinking that combining the use of a lighter with a can of the aforementioned highly flammable substance may be more effective.

[jonboy]

I'm thinking that combining the use of a lighter with a can of the aforementioned highly flammable substance may be more effective in burning my tent down.

Probably true :lol: (Hey aren't we both sharing the Squidster's tent? :shock: )
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[caz650s]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

Yep me :D ..need my early morning cuppa !

[lynw]

only thing worth taking with you camping is a credit card to book into the nearest reasonable hotel.

Sorry I cannot get my head round the idea of sleeping under canvas on the deck. Yes I have done it 30 years ago and discovered that I prefer comfortable beds, hot showers, clean bathrooms, full english in the morning.

where you booked in? Other half and I are b&b'ing too :D

[Stig]

would love to camp with you guys but seems like alot of hassle when i dont live too far away. :roll:

I camped last year and only live half hour away from the camp site. Had to be done. Had a really good time.

As for what to bring...

Sleeping bag
Rollmat (for Jo) :roll:
Tent (for messie) :roll:
pair of sandels
spair undies
couple of T-shirts
bar of soad
Toothbrush
Waterproofs.

That's about it.

[Devil Biccy]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

fantastic .. i know where to go to get a cuppa now ;)

Looks like maybe two bottles of gas and loads of Tea/coffee and milk and buscuits the list goes on and on and on............ oh wait a minute not in the car just the bike and its my first time maybe just a tea bag for the weekend then hope you like your tea weak :o

[Quiff Wichard]

Kim has her tea like water..

we will bring mugs and 50p each time we partake of a brew !!...

hee hee

no worries- o only joking.. but if u makin one I am sure kim will pay you .. .










I dont mean in Kind...












trust me--- you would prefer the ten bob !

[Devil Biccy]

[quote="Quiff Wichard"]Kim has her tea like water..

we will bring mugs and 50p each time we partake of a brew !!...

hee hee

no worries- o only joking.. but if u makin one I am sure kim will pay you ..

Did I see that we're next to the river maybe a cuppa traded for a washed bike? seen as theres a water shortage down south

[Quiff Wichard]

washed bike..
what makes ya think Kim needs a wash.. ??


ooohh I seee !!

[northwind]

My in-depth plan is: put sleeping bag in tail pack. Wedge in anything else that will fit.

[creamerybutter]

bar of soad


Hope you don't keep us all up with you bar of thrash metal. :P

Me:

Clothes
Shoes
Toiletries
Tent
Airbed Pump
Sleeping bag

[Spiderman]

Does the camp site we are stying at not have a kitchen thingy that we have access to?

I remember way back when, Big Ape was it, was looking into this reading about £x a night and we have access to kitchen .... or was that on another camp site?


And Jabba me old mate.... i was waiting to see who use that tired old carry on interpretation of this thread. Well done to you sir.
Bet you look pretty good in heels too :lol:

[Quiff Wichard]

think the catering kitchen was an addition for a few extra quid- and was dismissed .??

[Spiderman]

think the catering kitchen was an addition for a few extra quid- and was dismissed .??

Boo!

This Spider needs coffee and lots of it in the mornings.

I saw this and thought "God, you'd have to be a sad city dweller to even consider one of these". (http://www.fieldandtrek.com/src/ukwm/product-GSI-Outdoors-Mini-Espresso-Maker-22098.htm)

Now i'm considering one :oops:
But then that means having to bring the nice itlaian coffee i have with me too. Oh and the brown sugar of course.


Kitchen sink anyone :roll:

[dirtydog]

Does the camp site we are stying at not have a kitchen thingy that we have access to?

I remember way back when, Big Ape was it, was looking into this reading about £x a night and we have access to kitchen .... or was that on another camp site?





i think that was a different camp site

[caz650s]

Does the camp site we are stying at not have a kitchen thingy that we have access to?

I remember way back when, Big Ape was it, was looking into this reading about £x a night and we have access to kitchen .... or was that on another camp site?





i think that was a different camp site
Yep that was one of the other sites considerd.... I still think the fact this one is next to the pub outweighs the kitchen ! Pub ?kitchen ?pub ?kitchen? pub?...Yes defo the Pub wins !! :lol:

[fizzwheel]

As little as possible :D

Its all going on my bike I dont want to much weight I wont be able to keep up with Liz otherwise.

:oops:

[Tara]

You can't keep up with her anyway :wink:

[Grinch]

I'll also be bringing this...

http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/IMAGE_00006.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/photo_hosting.html)

Not to big is it?

[Tara]

Nah thats similar to ours

[wyrdness]

I was camping in Devon with mates at the weekend. The essentials are:
Tent
Sleeping bag
PILLOW
Torch
Bottle opener (& beer to open)
Underwear (I forgot :oops: )
Camping mat (I also forgot this, but didn't really need it)
Mug for tea/coffee/hot chocolate
Knife (& maybe fork)

Did I say pillow? This is essential, otherwise you'll end up rolling up a pile of t-shirts and using those, which ain't comfortable. I had a small square pillow, but you might be able to find an inflatable one).

[Quiff Wichard]

I'll also be bringing this...

http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/IMAGE_00006.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/photo_hosting.html)

Not to big is it?

you bringing the whole garden--
good on ya.. a nice patio always goes downa treat when you camping..!!

i think me and you are similar in size Mr Grinch

[Quiff Wichard]

serious now -

I am as said befor eon the bike but kims in the car- we are local ish-

so I am planning on bringing.. some

3 or 4 spare pillows..
a couple of spare sleep bags as kim will no doubt bring the duvet ! but mefinks it will be hot enuff sleep just in yer pants !!

and a few other bits- like blow up bed for one already bagged it..

so- serious- I will have a trade off for stuff..!!

it will be there so maybe if anyone wants a pillow or forget their sleep bag or anything - then we have some spare..

I should have borrowed my neighbours and my mates tents then u cudda not had to haul a tent all the way up here too..

next year eh- (someone local can do that for me)

[falc]

A mobile phone and some peoples numbers incase/when you get lost ;)

Oh and in this weather some water def.

[Grinch]

I'll also be bringing this...

http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/IMAGE_00006.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/540475/photo_hosting.html)

Not to big is it?

you bringing the whole garden--
good on ya.. a nice patio always goes downa treat when you camping..!!

i think me and you are similar in size Mr Grinch

You wait till I turn up with a shed and patio table on the back of the bike... and a couple of leillandi... for screenage.

[Jabba]

And Jabba me old mate.... i was waiting to see who use that tired old carry on interpretation of this thread. Well done to you sir.

It was either that or ask if anyone had a self-erecting tent :roll:

[Spiderman]

This has become a most interesting thread.
What with Grinchs fast growing trees and Jabba's self erecting things and Wyrdness' missing undeis :lol:

Pillow did cross my mind too but the bag has a hood bit that seems more than good for doubling over as a pillow.
I did consider getting this ... http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3409079.htm as it comes with a pillow.


But decided you'd all probably beat me up if you saw it :lol:

[anna]

I'm thinking about taking my little compact stove for a cuppa in the morning and maybe coco at night? anyone else doing the same?

fantastic .. i know where to go to get a cuppa now ;)

Looks like maybe two bottles of gas and loads of Tea/coffee and milk and buscuits the list goes on and on and on............ oh wait a minute not in the car just the bike and its my first time maybe just a tea bag for the weekend then hope you like your tea weak :o

.. weak tea.. I can handle that.. will bring a few spare Tea bags for you and a bit of sugar ;)

[Quiff Wichard]

grinch- I have a shed and patio onthe back of my bike..


oh no hold on- thats Kim pillion ! :shock:









ha ha spidey- that sleeping bag is ace.. ...

[Ed]

guys we do have shops here y'know

[northwind]

Yeah, but do they sell Irn Bru and McCowan's Toffee?

[Ed]

Yeah, but do they sell Irn Bru and McCowan's Toffee?

Sugary drinks and sweets [-X

[Law]

I am bringing

money
tent
sleeping bag
clothes
trainers
toothbrush, etc
contact lens stuff
and a can of coke so I can crush it and use it as a sidestand puck.

[Quiff Wichard]

I am bringing-

me and the bike and cash

Kim can worry about the rest !

[Anonymous]

sun tan lotion :?

[jonboy]

sun tan lotion :?

A good point, but also for the back of the neck when riding.


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[Ed]

toilet roll

[Spiderman]

toilet roll

i thought you said ...guys we do have shops here y'know

Now youre suggesting carrying bulky bog rolls? :lol: Do they not sell that up where you guys are then ;)

I'm hoping we can organise this when we get to camp site and see what theirs is like.

[Sudoxe]

1) lots of wood
2) petrol

Big fires.

[Law]

1) lots of wood
2) petrol

Big fires.

Wood? surely you could bring a saw instead?
Petrol.Yep mine's carried in the petrol tank. :roll:

Big fires, are they actually allowed on the campsite? cos it'll be cool if they were.

[Ed]

toilet roll

i thought you said ...guys we do have shops here y'know

Now youre suggesting carrying bulky bog rolls? :lol: Do they not sell that up where you guys are then ;)

I'm hoping we can organise this when we get to camp site and see what theirs is like.

They do sell it, yes, but I thought that some people might need a reminder :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Ed]

Insect repellent - campsite is next to the river - bzzbz bzzzz bzzzz

[Beenz]

Hay fever stuff, or noon will sleep :oops:

Teabags n milk for tea in the morning.

Self! :lol:

[jonboy]

Paracetamol?

(When asked if there were any asprins in the Hilton household, a guest was told no, Paris et em all — big groan, I'll get me coat... :lol: )
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[darylB]

umbrellas :( to keep the sun off :lol:

[Quiff Wichard]

not allowed to keep paracetamol in the first aid kit are they now- establishments>!!




LOO roll.. I am sure it ill be nice loo roll.. I went today to see the place.. the loos and showers etc look wonderful... piccies in piccies section ifu wanna see.. if u dont then dont look.


I have a mossie reppellent- but- our field isnt next to the river- not ight on it.. its a 30 second walk away but that might be better..

FIRES.. a no no-- portable BBQ's yes she said fine .. but as long as on bricks.. ........you know I might even drop my back seat of the car and put the gas BBQ in!.. noooo after Ed.s thread about his and everyone saying gas is crap.. best off with burnt offerings-- tis more fun .. and we could keep one to boil water in the morning for coffee..

[dirtydog]

right so who's taking the bricks then??

[Quiff Wichard]

I think part flattenned beer cans will suffice.!!!

or maybe we could buy a couple of rolls of tin foil when T and falc go shopping..

I am sure that the BBQ will be en masse ?.. wont it- lik Baldyman did last year.

[Quiff Wichard]

kim might take a kettle then if theres plugs inthe ladies facilities then we can boil the kettle!..

we are bringing a cool box/ fride that plugs into the car !!. so milks not a problemo..


but we can have UHT milk..!!

I am sure a few folk are taking little stoves aint they .. we used to have one but sold it when Kims bad back forbid her from camping as a weeks holiday

[Quiff Wichard]

oh oh - cos kims bringin the car..
I am bringing some half drunk spirits.. !


jack daniels/ south comfort? whisky--

dunno who likes them or not but - ur welcome - if u speak to me nicely.. ! I will bring some glasses too and a bit of lemonade and coke.. .. sometimes a few cans bloats me too much and i need spirits.. !

however- I stress.. the spirits will be on offer only on sat night- I think indivisual responsibility for not being fit to ride the AR should lie with the rider... nut I guess no one will overdo it on the friday night - you know it makes sense.


PS- can u tell they half drunk cos I have had them in this last 2 hours!!

[Devil Biccy]

3 or 4 spare pillows..
a couple of spare sleep bags as kim will no doubt bring the duvet ! but mefinks it will be hot enuff sleep just in yer pants !!

Can I bagsy a pillow in return for hot water for a cuppa? the firm one thats not feather filled! Not fussy am I ?

[Quiff Wichard]

dee..
you can have my firm one ! :wink:

thats ideal .. cos Kim .. looooveessss her brew n fag in the mornin.. !.. she gets up at 5am.. I tell her come knock you up.


like I said to someone else who shall remain nameless.. who has bagged a pillow.. they are clean .. but u can pop a t shirt over it in yer tent- i wont know or wont be offended. ,,,

[Devil Biccy]

dee..
you can have my firm one ! :wink:

thats ideal .. cos Kim .. looooveessss her brew n fag in the mornin.. !.. she gets up at 5am.. I tell her come knock you up.


like I said to someone else who shall remain nameless.. who has bagged a pillow.. they are clean .. but u can pop a t shirt over it in yer tent- i wont know or wont be offended. ,,,

mmmmm like the sound of being knocked up at 5 am maybe me and Kim can check out your Saturday evening stroll?

[Quiff Wichard]

help yersen duck.. she usully has a piggy back on the way back..









I dooonttt fink sooo !!






well - back to thread- I think we got it all covered and err.. we ain goin the amazon so owt we missed... we can buy .. its gonna be like a kibutz...!

tea being shared
my wife being shared
me givin spirits away free
to be consumed in my free chairs.
Cazza massaging everyone
skinny dipping
camp fires
drunkenness and debauchery

who's bringing the pan pipes and tamborines?

[Sudoxe]

who's bringing the pan pipes and tamborines?

Dont tempt me, or i'll being me guitar! :lol:

[Tara]

Guys

Is there anything you want me and Falc to bring up with us to save you lot carrying it on the bikes?

[Devil Biccy]

Apart from the kitchen sink I think we've got enough to last 2 weeks not 2 nights :lol:

[Tara]

True but i thought I'd ask

[Marshall]

Nice weather as its STILL raining here

[Stu]

I don't think anyone has mentioned towels?
Are you guys not intending to bathe?
or just air dry after a skinny dip?

They're quite bulky to fit in at the last minute!

[Cazza]

Towels - definitely!

And I just had a thought... for those of us coming on bikes - one of those plastic disc thingys that stops your sidestand sinking into the ground. (Unless people improvise with squashed beer cans or something).

[falc]

Towels - definitely!

And I just had a thought... for those of us coming on bikes - one of those plastic disc thingys that stops your sidestand sinking into the ground. (Unless people improvise with squashed beer cans or something).

Yer sidestand pucks, I got a couple I could lend, failing that a crushed beer/coke can does the trick also

[creamerybutter]

Aye I went out and got one.

I had two a while back that I got free at the bike show but decided that I was unlikley to have to park in a field and gave them away #-o

[Law]

I've misplaced my free one from a mag so I'll be using a coke can or a coaster.

[Moo]

Towels - definitely!

And I just had a thought... for those of us coming on bikes - one of those plastic disc thingys that stops your sidestand sinking into the ground. (Unless people improvise with squashed beer cans or something).

Yer sidestand pucks, I got a couple I could lend, failing that a crushed beer/coke can does the trick also

Many a bike rally I've had to find a can before getting off the bike which usually ment drinking the contents first. :lol:

[Spiderman]

Towels are for wimps.

I'll be skinny dipping and air drying thanks.

:lol:

[Cazza]

I'll be skinny dipping

Excellent. That's the cabaret for Saturday night sorted then. Front row seat please.

[Stu]

I'll be skinny dipping

Excellent. That's the cabaret for Saturday night sorted then. Front row seat please.

Great, that's the first offer from the ladies to join in and entertain the majority.

[Spiderman]

I'll be skinny dipping

Excellent. That's the cabaret for Saturday night sorted then. Front row seat please.

:lol:
i'll have to watch out for bigfoot hunters tho. I often get mistaken for the elusive Sasquatch. ;)

[Quiff Wichard]

pucks..

i got about 4-
so will bring them

[Law]

I'm bringing some hygiene gel for washing hands without water which I'll be sharing.

[Marshall]

a roll of duck tape, cos you can fix anything with it

[creamerybutter]

I'm bringing some hygiene gel for washing hands without water which I'll be sharing.

There is washing facilities there

[Law]

I'm bringing some hygiene gel for washing hands without water which I'll be sharing.

There is washing facilities there

Yeah, I know. We are right next to a pub! I just thought some people (me) might be to lazy to move from the tents.

[Demonz]

anyone mention toothbrush?