Tuesday 14 August 2012

Camping or Glamping - The Essentials List

This week we are off on our first camping trip of the year.  We are so excited, if not a little apprehensive as always, weather permitting!


This time we have decided to on the Isle of Wight.  We are joining some friends who are currently enjoying the delights of Cowes week.  


I have not been to the Island since I was a young child, but I have very fond memories.  I am especially looking forward to going for Cowes.  An added bonus is that it is my birthday on Friday and it appears that the regatta has decided to celebrate with me, I love a good firework party.


I love camping!  This surprises me each time I say it, what follows are flash backs of stressful packing, forgetting things, erecting a tent in wind and rain, the cold, the wet, the mud, the air bed, only a few hours sleep, horses invading stealing food, bugs and creepy crawlies.  


But I really do love Camping.  I think it is the freedom of a camping holiday I like, stripping back to the bare minimum, low level distractions, time to relax, talk, listen and laugh.  Last year we brought an eight birth Gelert Beyond Meridian Tent, which comes with it's own carpet and porch.  I love saying that too!  It is fab and will be our home for 3 nights and 4 days.  


So while I have been sorting through all the camping gear I thought I would share with you The Essential List for successful Camping or Glamping.

Camping Essentials

  1. Tent
  2. Tent Pegs and Mallet
  3. Airbed, pump and bedding
  4. Table and chairs
  5. Gas stove and gas and/or BBQ
  6. Torch with spare batteries
  7. Washing up bowl, washing up liquid, cloth and tea towel
  8. Plates, bowls, saucepan and/or frying pan, cutlery, cups, knifes, tin opener, chopping board, kettle
  9. Bin liners, kitchen towel, dustpan and brush
  10. Cool box and freezer packs
  11. Matches 

Glamping Essentials
  1. Duvet, blanket and pillows 
  2. Table cloth 
  3. Servettes 
  4. Bunting
  5. Candles 
  6. Deck chairs
  7. Bog in a bag or a Go girl
  8. Mirror
  9. Electric hook up (hairdryer)
  10. Sheepskin rug

I would love to hear what you pack in your Essential List for Camping or Glamping.

Nice to see you again.
Xxx

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