Stuff I might take when going camping

[Jodie]

I think this could be filed under "the less you know the more you carry" but I have been
having a lovely time playing around on the internet looking for things to take camping.

Probably won't take everything listed but I might find room for this miniature kitchen sink.

General stuff
University of Exeter - Geological fieldwork equipment recommendations
http://www.uec.ac.uk/csm/course-pages/undergraduate/geology/fieldwork-equipment.htm

Safariquip
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/

Travelling Light
http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/

Rucksack (borrowed 45L)
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...avaning>C$cip=50358.Rucksacks+and+daysacs.htm

Sleeping bag - borrowed
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/index.php?cPath=66
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/produ...d=321&osCsid=b1a7d12220b173b9c309fc63a3d5377f (lightweight 1-2 season)
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=3002

Sleeping mats - bought from Alpkit (Regular Airic)
Mat comparison - http://www.alpkit.com/airic/compare/
Thermalite (not Thermarest) compact:
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=3008
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=20102

Tent - borrowed, though tempted by this but my friend Joe recommended
against single skin tents
http://www.winwood-outdoor.co.uk/acatalog/Gelert_Tents.html

Bedroll - looks very cosy, couldn't justify it though
http://www.duluthpack.com/product_detail.aspx?product=Bedroll/Campers Roll
Image enlarged: http://www.duluthpack.com/product_images/b200.jpg

Got confused between bashas, tarps and hootchies
http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatalog/Shelter_-_Bushcraft_Shelters_.html

Poncho - for inclement weather
http://www.ecamo.co.uk/product/webt....html?osCsid=ee8113dd7e059abebdfcf70892af6b76
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=121&products_id=71
bought from Argos for a fiver
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...d+caravaning>C$cip=50367.Outdoor+clothing.htm

Midge / mosquito headnet - have a bee veil but it's not very compact
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=20057
http://www.stormoutdoors.co.uk/product/56.html
Lifesystems Mosquito net - http://www.wildtrak.com/product.asp?ID=116
http://www.cave-crag.co.uk/ProductD...ID/153/v/d2728eda-54fb-4bc5-820f-c1f2a1c11564

Headtorch
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...p=50359.Camping+lights,+lamps+and+torches.htm
Windup headtorch - http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/index.html?target=p_1883.html&lang=en-gb
Windup torch - http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/index.html?target=p_1882.html&lang=en-gb

Bought - one from Alpkit for a fiver
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16150&category_id=253

Insect repellent
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/acatalog/Insect_Repellent.html
Nordic Summer - http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_desc.cfm?id=284&itemType=Skin Care

Biodegradable soap
Googled biodegradable soap site:uk
http://images.google.co.uk/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&q=Biodegradable+soap+site:uk
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/cgi-bin...LifeMarque.html#a1_21LIFSOAP00#a1_21LIFSOAP00

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Lifeventure-All-Purpose-Soap.html
http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/htm/washgear/soaps.htm
Teehee - http://www.mckinstriewilde.co.uk/work/packaging/black_palm.html

Stainless steel mug
http://www.combatservicesupport.co.uk/show_product.asp?pid=4179
http://www.exarmy.co.uk/shop/product.php?xProd=145&xSec=34&jssCart=3b3526ff0efe6409f2553e2f7718daac
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_desc.cfm?id=86&itemType=Accessories
Tempted by nifty plastic foldable cups
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=2012
Teflon coated crusader mug
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=2005
Ooooh pretty - http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr2361.html

Water bottles - might just go with an old coke bottle
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_desc.cfm?id=82&itemType=Accessories
Issue 58 pattern water bottle
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=2001

Chairs - might get a bit teased about this
http://www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk/pages/products/detail/rowid=36
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...p=50362.Camping+folding+chairs+and+tables.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...p=50362.Camping+folding+chairs+and+tables.htm

Waterproof notebook
40 pages
http://www.caving-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/65060
50 pages
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_desc.cfm?id=439&itemType=Accessories
Notebook advice from Exeter university:
http://www.uec.ac.uk/csm/course-pages/undergraduate/geology/fieldwork-equipment.htm

Stuff I thought was cool but don't really need
Camp shower with heat seeking vinyl
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=3013
Jetboil
http://www.jetboil.com/
Volcano kettle (scroll down)
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/acatalog/More_Travel_Accessories.html

Jo

 

[janiepopps]

Wow, can I come camping with you please Jodie!

 

[Jodie]

Yes, apparently I might be in the market for someone to carry everything

 

[janiepopps]

Ha ha ha!


Your faithful Sherpa
j

 

[TobyH]

Heard that before somewhere Jodie?!!

 

[Jodie]

Yes

None of this 'just a knife and your wits' business for me.

EDIT: Haven't even thought about which books to bring along too.

 

[TobyH]

I don't think I've ever seen quite such an organised person before!!

Here's some comments below, they're only my comments and no doubt other people will add their's!


General stuff
University of Exeter - Geological fieldwork equipment recommendations
http://www.uec.ac.uk/csm/course-page...-equipment.htm

Sarafiquip
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/

Travelling Light - This is what you need to be thinking!!
http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/

Rucksack (borrowed 45L) - Have a look at an ex-army bergen, much cheaper, stronger and more adaptable...
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...+daysacs.htm

Sleeping bag - borrowed
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/index.php?cPath=66
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/produc...09fc63a3d5377f (lightweight 1-2 season)
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=3002

Sleeping mats - bought from Alpkit (Regular Airic)
Mat comparison - http://www.alpkit.com/airic/compare/
Thermalite (not Thermarest) compact:
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=3008
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...pic&item=20102

Tent - borrowed, though tempted by this but my friend Joe recommended
against single skin tents - Listen to Joe...
http://www.winwood-outdoor.co.uk/aca...ert_Tents.html

Bedroll - looks very cosy, couldn't justify it though
http://www.duluthpack.com/product_de...Campers Roll
Image enlarged: http://www.duluthpack.com/product_images/b200.jpg

Got confused between bashas, tarps and hootchies
http://www.proadventure.co.uk/acatal...Shelters_.html

Poncho - for inclement weather - so long as you don't mind the brambles having a go in it too
http://www.ecamo.co.uk/product/webte...fcf70892af6b76
http://www.military-kit.co.uk/produc...products_id=71
bought from Argos for a fiver
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...2Bclothing.htm

Midge / mosquito headnet - have a bee veil but it's not very compact
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...pic&item=20057
http://www.stormoutdoors.co.uk/product/56.html
Lifesystems Mosquito net - http://www.wildtrak.com/product.asp?ID=116 - Just bought one, lets hope it works
http://www.cave-crag.co.uk/ProductDe...f-c1f2a1c11564

Headtorch
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...+torches.htm
Windup headtorch - http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/ind...tml&lang=en-gb
Windup torch - http://www.travellinglight.co.uk/ind...tml&lang=en-gb

Bought - one from Alpkit for a fiver - That's a great buy!
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?...egory_ id=253

Insect repellent
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/acatalog...Repellent.html
Nordic Summer - http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_de...pe=Skin Care - Just bought some, we'll see how it does against midges. Also got some Jungle Formula Extra Strength

Biodegradable soap - Lifeventure is good stuff
Googled biodegradable soap site:uk
http://images.google.co.uk/images?sv...ap+si te%3Auk
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/cgi-bin/...a1_21LIFSOAP00

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Lif...pose-Soap.html
http://www.lifeventure.co.uk/htm/washgear/soaps.htm
Teehee - http://www.mckinstriewilde.co.uk/wor...lack_palm.html - Ooh got to get me some of that fancy stuff!!

Stainless steel mug - You know what to do...
http://www.combatservicesupport.co.u...t.asp?pid=4179
http://www.exarmy.co.uk/shop/product...553e2f7718daac
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_de...pe=Accessories
Tempted by nifty plastic foldable cups
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=2012
Teflon coated crusader mug
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=2005
Ooooh pretty - http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/is...opscr2361.html

Water bottles - might just go with an old coke bottle
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_de...pe=Accessories
Issue 58 pattern water bottle - If you get this and the stainless 58 mug the bottle will sit inside the mug taking up less space, which might help you get your chair in...
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=2001

Chairs - might get a bit teased about this - see above
http://www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk/...etail/rowid=36
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...d+tables.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...d+tables.htm

Waterproof notebook - Yep good idea, you'll be learning alot
40 pages
http://www.caving-supplies.co.uk/cgi...dDet.cgi/65060
50 pages
http://www.raymears.com/shop_item_de...pe=Accessories
Notebook advice from Exeter university:
http://www.uec.ac.uk/csm/course-page...-equipment.htm

Stuff I thought was cool but don't really need
Camp shower with heat seeking vinyl
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk...gpic&item=3013
Jetboil
http://www.jetboil.com/
Volcano kettle (scroll down)
http://www.safariquip.co.uk/acatalog...cessories.html

 

[TobyH]

Don't forget earplugs too, because if it's tipping it down rain on a tent makes one helluva racket!! Plus there's always the badgers and hedgehogs snuffling around the tent...

 

[Jodie]

I have plenty of those - use them for going to gigs.
Ta for your other comments too

 

[janiepopps]

"Don't forget earplugs too, because if it's tipping it down rain on a tent makes one helluva racket!! Plus there's always the badgers and hedgehogs snuffling around the tent..."

Or some dude doing a Billy Connelly impression until the wee small hours.........

j

 

[TobyH]

Don't do that! I was just getting over the nightmares!!!

 

[Risclean]

You might find this useful

 

[TobyH]

Sorry, had to giggle at that one....!

 

[Tengu]

You forgot;

small cloth bag of some description to put soft items in to use as pillow. (you may make your own)

lightweight security blanket (I use a big square of tartan plaid, unfortunatley not my tartan)

fishermans jacket or other multipocket vest (for carrying everything and looking confused over)

wet wipes

 

[Mikey P]

Blimey - that is very organised. I can't believe you've done so much research.

My process goes something like - grab bergan, walk round attic selecting essentials and also a couple of things to try out. I guarantee (and I think I'm on pretty firm ground here) that you will use about 1/2 of what you take!

However, this is probably the best way to find out what those items are!

Let us know what you actually found most useful.

 

[Jodie]

Risclean - that's a fine looking barrow but what do they mean when they say it's ideal
for equestrian purposes?!

Tengu - definitely need wet wipes! If I've room (admittedly unlikely) I'm hoping to take
a normal pillow on the recommendation of my friend Lena, however it may just have
to be things stuffed in a cotton bag - I have the very thing, it is what my duvet cover
arrived in.

MikeyP - if I get home in one piece again I will let you know what worked for me. I
fully expect not to use most of it - but the selecting and buying of unnecessary items
is all part of the fun

 

[Shinken]

is all part of the fun

And that is nearlly what it is all about!!!

 

[tinderbox]

No need to spend a fortune on biodegradable soap. Tesco Pure soap at 24p a bar does the job just fine, Asda do one too.

 

[kb31]

gore tex socks in case your boots get wet/lfail
if anything going to get ya down it's wet feet
i only live about 90 mins away
am there in 4 days
but it's raining now

 

[Jodie]

I might get that Tesco soap for the home but for being away I prefer a liquid,
decantable sort of thing. Certainly not cheap though is it.

Might be fun to try making some soap from scratch some time, not sure where
I'd start though.