We are often asked by our customers who are new to buying a tent and camping holidays with the family do we have a list of what you need to have with you.
We have scoured the internet and have found lists that run into 5 pages include everything literally from the kitchen sink onwards.
We think that the camping equipment list below is a few useful essentials that need to be thought off when starting to purchase your first camping accessories and family tent. The headings in bold are the mains areas you need to have covered then ideas in that area are below.
Lighting
Include extra batteries or gas plus perhaps spare mantles or bulbs Basic Torch
Cooking and Food A Stove with spare fuel or make sure your gas bottle is full before you go. Cooker Stand Pots and pans Kettle Suitable utensils including Can Opener and Corkscrew Plates, Mugs, Bowls, Cutlery, Sharp Knife Collapsible Bin and bin bags Storage Boxes or Portable Larder for food Cool Box and Ice Packs or a Fridge Basic food supplies inc salt and pepper Bucket and Washing Up bowl plus cloths, tea towels etc Wardrobe
Water Carrier
Sleeping Airbeds or Camp Beds and a suitable pump Sleeping Bag
Pillows
Seating Chairs Table Picnic Rug
Misc Electrical Hook Up Kit Spare Tent Pegs and Mallet Toilet or at least toilet roll. BBQ Books, Radio, Games Pack of Cards etc. Swiss Army Knife Windbreak First Aid Kit Matches or Lighter