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First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 10 Feb 2011, 23:45
by emmagirvan
Hi again, this question is to the experts of the trips away (with kids). I'm heading off tommorow to Argarten for 2 nights, our first camp away. Just me and Olly (5). I've been through the forum and checked the lists of things to take away,
RAC, baby wipes, oil, bottle opener, DS, Ipod, tool kit etc etc. We've got a duvet and sleeping bags and food (beers for me) wellies etc etc.
Am i missing anything.
Don't want to mess the first trip away with Olly so any secret tips from parents would be mucho appreciated.
Oh and Olly also has the head lamp so we've got that boxed off.
Cheers
Emma x

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 11 Feb 2011, 00:00
by ronsrecord
Favourite books and toys (for the 5 year old)!

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 11 Feb 2011, 00:04
by emmagirvan
Got that one covered! It was easier 10 years ago, a trip away involved a quick pack and some cash!!! I need to put a little more thought in to it now.???
Cheers x

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 11 Feb 2011, 00:44
by 72BUG
I guarentee you will over pack the first time you go camping, and the second, and the third................

You will soon work out what you need, and the stuff you don't need you'll probably take anyway just in case you need it.

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 11 Feb 2011, 09:56
by REGGAJ
A wee fan heater if your getting elecy hookup Emma, i was at argarten last April for a few nights with my little fella and it got quite nippy at night.In fact the picture on my signature was taken there on one of the pitches looking towards Arrocher. Enjoy your first trip away

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 11 Feb 2011, 19:56
by Alice
Waterproof trousers are an absolute godsend when camping with kids. Even in summer the grass is really wet first thing. Keeps them warmer too, nothing worse than a soggy cold kid to set the dreaded whinge off.
Have a fantastic time, I bet you are both well excited

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 12 Feb 2011, 01:16
by 1664
Alice wrote:Waterproof trousers are an absolute godsend
oh come on Alice, it's not THAT scarey................

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 12 Feb 2011, 09:14
by Alice
1664 wrote:
Alice wrote:Waterproof trousers are an absolute godsend
oh come on Alice, it's not THAT scarey................

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 13 Feb 2011, 16:34
by rubarb
Olly?

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 13 Feb 2011, 16:45
by emmagirvan
My five yearold son?!! Realise it amy look weird ...... and Olly has a headlamp
Emma x

Re: First Camp? Pre camp question?

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 21:42
by t25darren
Travel light, ditch the mrs !!!!!!