Camping - Your hint's and tips.

[Jameshow]

Four sleeps.

3 weeks till my first tour post divorce. 👍

 

[fossyant]

We've quite a group going - bunch of ladies that do wild swimming and 2-3 husbands along for the beer/camp fire. I'll just have to watch out for rabbit holes on the hobble to the loo in the dark ! Need to organise my 'gear' this week. Hoping to take 'less' this time (famous last words).

 

[Ridgeway]

We've quite a group going - bunch of ladies that do wild swimming and 2-3 husbands along for the beer/camp fire. I'll just have to watch out for rabbit holes on the hobble to the loo in the dark ! Need to organise my 'gear' this week. Hoping to take 'less' this time (famous last words).

Not a chance😂

 

[Ridgeway]

I went at the weekend to do some declutterring, was quite amazed how much we had accumulated in the last seasons camping…

I think a full emptying session is needed if I’m honest.

Then of course i can fit more bikes in😂

 

[fossyant]

I went at the weekend to do some declutterring, was quite amazed how much we had accumulated in the last seasons camping…

I think a full emptying session is needed if I’m honest.

Then of course i can fit more bikes in😂

It's a fine balance currently with camping kit and bikes. We usually have a 'who has the latest gadget' ? Mine is a big power bank and a solar panel for off grid, and a toastie pan (double sided frying pan). We have chucked one tent 'Decathlon Base' as it's suffered UV damage over the years and it's been used alot.

 

[Ridgeway]

It's a fine balance currently with camping kit and bikes. We usually have a 'who has the latest gadget' ? Mine is a big power bank and a solar panel for off grid, and a toastie pan (double sided frying pan). We have chucked one tent 'Decathlon Base' as it's suffered UV damage over the years and it's been used alot.

Agree, my current issue is that someone in my family keeps buying additional bikes that we “must take” with us🫢 currently figuring out how the tandem will fit in🤔 looks like a front wheel off job and a fork lock on the floor.

 

[Jameshow]

It's a fine balance currently with camping kit and bikes. We usually have a 'who has the latest gadget' ? Mine is a big power bank and a solar panel for off grid, and a toastie pan (double sided frying pan). We have chucked one tent 'Decathlon Base' as it's suffered UV damage over the years and it's been used alot.

That reminds me I need to buy a usb c powerbank and suggestions..

 

[dicko]

Choose your tent then buy the next size up you’ll find you have made the right choice, happy camping 🏕️

 

[fossyant]

Agree, my current issue is that someone in my family keeps buying additional bikes that we “must take” with us🫢 currently figuring out how the tandem will fit in🤔 looks like a front wheel off job and a fork lock on the floor.

Buy a van to fit it all in, I did !

 

[fossyant]

That reminds me I need to buy a usb c powerbank and suggestions..

INIU or Anker. I've splashed out on an Anker Solix for the off grid, mainly to power the cool box.

Some of the newer power banks have a handy charge display (in percent) showing what you have left.

 

[Ridgeway]

INIU or Anker. I've splashed out on an Anker Solix for the off grid, mainly to power the cool box.

Some of the newer power banks have a handy charge display (in percent) showing what you have left.

Must admit i like the Anker stuff, well made. I have a few USB hubs and use their 230v plugs to USB in the van.

 

[Ridgeway]

Buy a van to fit it all in, I did !

Can’t go any bigger, just not enough space at home on the drive, barely fits as it is😮‍💨

 

[fossyant]

Third trip of the year coming up - five nights in the tent. All the gear has been checked and ready to load - sleeping in the tent, so the van just becomes the luggage carrier and taking a bike and an inflatable Kayak. Stopping ay Llyn Tegid (Bala). Gone for electric hookup this time and will take the kettle, fan heater and griddle plate. Not taking the paddle board as MrsF still wearing a boot (when outside the house) after breaking her foot three weeks ago.

 

[wiggydiggy]

I've got 1 booked, and 2 planned, starting in June. Got a new tent, my first air tent, so hoping it's easier to erect. Sticking with no electric for the first trip away but I suspect that may change, see how we get on.

On the hunt for a nice chemical toilet now, needs to fairly high sitting, possibly get a mini tent for it. Will be an upgrade on the bottle or bucket normally used lol.

I'd like to get a trip in before June though weekends are quickly filling with jobs, think I'll just prepare a quick mini kit and if it looks favourable sling it in the car and get home somewhere.

Scotland (twice) and Wales are the destinations so far.

 

[fossyant]

I've got 1 booked, and 2 planned, starting in June. Got a new tent, my first air tent, so hoping it's easier to erect. Sticking with no electric for the first trip away but I suspect that may change, see how we get on.

On the hunt for a nice chemical toilet now, needs to fairly high sitting, possibly get a mini tent for it. Will be an upgrade on the bottle or bucket normally used lol.

I'd like to get a trip in before June though weekends are quickly filling with jobs, think I'll just prepare a quick mini kit and if it looks favourable sling it in the car and get home somewhere.

Scotland (twice) and Wales are the destinations so far.

Porta potti 365 is nearer normal height. Ours is great. We also use Elsan Organic in it as you just need the one fluid.