What do you take with you when you camp?

[froggy]

OK, this might seem a stupid question but never having camped before (well once but this was over a weekend at a festival) and not having an camping equipment, what are the basic / essential items we need to look for.
We've made a possible list of things that we think but if you have any more ideas then please add to the list.
2 ring hob with grill (and gas bottles / refills)
BBQ (?)
Kettle
Plates and cutlery (already got this from a show last year)
1st aid box (got this already)
water bottles
sink
cool box
heater (?)

 

[uber cool]

most essential item is the wife, cos she remembers to bring all these things. I just get the van ready :mrgreen:

 

[uber cool]

few basic spare for the van

spark plugs, plug spanner
dizzy cap
rotor arm
points or a spare dizzy with al this on ( that's what I carry with me)
Just kampers phone number, in case you need to order something :wink:

sleeping bag
torch + spare battery's
wellies
umbrella
elec hookup?

 

[froggy]

Already put together a little tool kit with a few spares, made sure my AA cover is upto date and got the credit card :lol: :lol:
Anything else?

 

[Cod_Almighty]

Try this out for size.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/packing_and_supply_list_for_camping.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cod

 

[uber cool]

I think if you have mobile phone, credit card and AA or RAC membership, most things are covered. Have fun :mrgreen:

 

[Araon]

I'm with Uber on this one leave it to the wife she knows best......or atleast insists on it......

just make sure you have the van running its best, beer tokens in your wallet and contact details of recommended vw garages for the area.......

 

[PinkPanther]

spare lighter,
paper plates when you finished no washing up!
bottle opener
diarrhoea tablets
pain killers
baby wipes

Hope this helps

 

[rubberdubber]

Cider
Sambuca
Cigars
Lighter
CD's
Nutri-grain bars
Rice crispy squares
Sausages
Burgers
Loaf of Bread
crisps
x4 Disposable BBQ
johnnys
toothbrush
toothpaste
spare pair of undercrackers and socks

job done! :lol:

 

[Doris]

this is what we used to take when we had the old pugeot, be we tend to cut down on things now we have the Bay........

 

[AxlFoley]

Cider
Sambuca
Cigars
Lighter
CD's
Nutri-grain bars
Rice crispy squares
Sausages
Burgers
Loaf of Bread
crisps
x4 Disposable BBQ
johnnys
toothbrush
toothpaste
spare pair of undercrackers and socks

job done! :lol:

is that where you get your user name from ?

all I will say is dont take too much, you only have to pack it away on the last day, and its usually raining lol

 

[Trikky2]

this is what we used to take when we had the old pugeot, be we tend to cut down on things now we have the Bay........

No trailer. :lol: You were just going away for the weekend then? :lol:

 

[rubberdubber]

Cider
Sambuca
Cigars
Lighter
CD's
Nutri-grain bars
Rice crispy squares
Sausages
Burgers
Loaf of Bread
crisps
x4 Disposable BBQ
johnnys
toothbrush
toothpaste
spare pair of undercrackers and socks

job done! :lol:

is that where you get your user name from ?

all I will say is dont take too much, you only have to pack it away on the last day, and its usually raining lol

No No i wish, the johnnys usually end up blown up and used as a volleyball unfortunately! :lol:

 

[Grazy]

EVERYfookingTHING :twisted: Thats the only downside about having a Panel Van with a full length roofrack :evil:

 

[Graham L]

yeh but Grazy where would we all be without your wonderful Gas Barbie, thats why you've got a panel :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

(ps have you got round to putting any interior in yet?)

 

[Grazy]

Cheers Graham :lol: Much needed at Vanfest hey ,

Er no interior as yet , possibly have a R n R in for big bang 8)

 

[Graham L]

Not working today you lazy git, don't normally see you on line during the day :mrgreen:

Let me guess, its snowing in Suffolk

 

[chippi]

this is what we used to take when we had the old pugeot, be we tend to cut down on things now we have the Bay........

looks more like the the trip back from IKEA in baghdad to me

 

[therotbox]

Loo Roll!

 

[biddy2101]

:lol:

Joined this forum today after seeing the Early Bays display at Sandown Park today - we aspire to get Razzel to look like one of those fine examples.

Loved the lists of what we should take camping, both practical (ubercool) and hilarious (rubberdubber, true boys on tour list)

Grazey - i laughed soo hard at your plight i was crying, i'm a girl & we have to take everyFOOKINGthing, if there is space - i'm going to fill... just in case.

Rotbox - bloody good point

BIDDY2101

"Plenty of Razzel spent but not too much Dazzel yet"