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Title: What can't you camp without?
Post by: McReidy on January 11, 2013, 08:14:37 PM: As a newcomer to the CT world, I am interested to know what items/mods/conveniences can people not do without? My family & I (wife &3yo) are seasoned campers and just upgraded to a Cameron 7x5 camper. I'm keen to to make the camping experience as easy, comfortable & convenient as possible (not asking for much I know!!) so would love to know what makes it so for others?
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Post by: McGirr on January 11, 2013, 08:17:28 PM: This will be interesting :D

Mark
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Post by: Bird on January 11, 2013, 08:27:12 PM: What did you take when camping with tents? its no different, the tent comes on wheels this time :)

A trailer is just an excuse to take 4000 ton of extra stuff.

But you'll get
TV, video, xbox, Microwave, hair dryers, generatorS, all sorts of stuff.

I'll sit back with McGirr and enjoy this.
Title: What can't you camp without?
Post by: Wuzgonna on January 11, 2013, 08:32:00 PM: Hi and Welcome!!

I started camping with nothing! Public transport, then walked and we carried in everything. That seems a lifetime ago as now we take way more than we need, a big car and full trailer!. I could give away all the luxuries but I need the serenity! I'm happy to be with like minded people but I go camping for seclusion and space, nature and bush silence! I feel we are losing our favourite spots inch by inch..... I dislike crowds and it harder and harder to find space! Rant over....
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: McReidy on January 11, 2013, 08:33:38 PM: Quote from: Lost on January 11, 2013, 08:27:12 PM
What did you take when camping with tents? its no different, the tent comes on wheels this time :)

A trailer is just an excuse to take 4000 ton of extra stuff.

I guess I will learn that very quickly!! I don't want to make a 'home away from home' as such, was thinking more along the lines of things like reversing camera, water tanks, anything that can make the experience for a newcomer a better experience..
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Post by: Teabag on January 11, 2013, 08:33:58 PM: Beer................:-)
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Post by: POD on January 11, 2013, 08:35:38 PM: 12 volt kettle. Absolute essential.

In fact, I know where you can get one reeeeaaal cheap!
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Post by: evolution on January 11, 2013, 08:36:49 PM: I take those "bread in a box" kits from safeway.
I know its a little lazy, but Im not the worlds best cook and it makes making fresh bread a breeze!
I always like to cook my own bread but I find when Im at home I can't find the time. Whereas when Im camping I've got time to fill.

Plus it's a great excuse to light a fire >:D (contained of course ;D )

Cheers
Evo
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Post by: oldsalt on January 11, 2013, 08:36:56 PM: Some good books to read....
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Post by: cruisindub on January 11, 2013, 08:40:26 PM: YYoull Ned the following:
12v kettle
12v hair Straightener
12v hair dryer
solar shower
Fridge stand
camp kitchen fold up type

I'm sure there's a few other 'essentials ' to improve the camping experience..........
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: Black Diamond on January 11, 2013, 08:41:12 PM: Quote from: Teabag on January 11, 2013, 08:33:58 PM
Beer................:-)
You took the words right out of my mouth, and plenty of it :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

BD
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: Teabag on January 11, 2013, 08:42:18 PM: Quote from: Black Diamond on January 11, 2013, 08:41:12 PM
You took the words right out of my mouth, and plenty of it : cheers: :cheers: : cheers:

BD

As long as I'm not taking beer out of your mouth......:-)
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: DannyG on January 11, 2013, 08:42:40 PM: Laptop, iPad and internet connection :)

Ok just feeding the spectators ;)

I personally cant camp without a fridge/esky/something cold to keep drinks and food.

There is a lot larger list of things I like to have but can I do with out them most likely........... as I have had to in the past!
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Post by: D4D on January 11, 2013, 08:53:44 PM: (http://blkmav.com/images/rip.jpg)
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Post by: bussoboy on January 11, 2013, 08:54:32 PM: only thing I cant live without when i'm camping .................. is my wife - true story
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Post by: hargs on January 11, 2013, 08:58:51 PM: That is so strange...............was just thinking ..............my husband !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: 02-SR5 on January 11, 2013, 09:03:50 PM: 12 volt fridge and a FM radio
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Post by: Bird on January 11, 2013, 09:13:25 PM: I was just thinking of someone elses wife....
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Post by: Patt31 on January 11, 2013, 09:19:07 PM: Hello, and welcome to the CT world :)

as a female porta potti :) will save your marriage (especially on a cold wet night when your wife has had a few to drink ;) )
your better half and child, without them the experience is not the same :)
12 volt fridge
12 volt camp shower (those solar ones are useless in my opinion but thats only my opinion)
If you have room a hot water system (we have a coleman) is great to be able to give the kids a decent bath, and its nice to have a warm shower without having to boil the kettle a couple of times.

Most of all, make sure you have fun and enjoy this beautiful country of ours
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Post by: Nomad on January 11, 2013, 09:20:15 PM: Thongs.
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: evolution on January 11, 2013, 09:29:46 PM: Quote from: Nomad on January 11, 2013, 09:20:15 PM
Thongs.

I don't think anyone would have seen that one coming from you nomad ;D

Cheers
Evo
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: MarkVS on January 11, 2013, 09:34:02 PM: Sense of humour ;D ;D ;D

Mark
Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: Nomad on January 11, 2013, 09:54:26 PM: Yeap.............Thongs with jeans work for me at work. Thongs and boardies for every other social event................ :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Post by: bert56 on January 11, 2013, 10:12:29 PM: COLD BEER

Bert
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Post by: McGirr on January 11, 2013, 10:17:22 PM: Great company :cheers:

Mark
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Post by: Black Diamond on January 11, 2013, 10:27:42 PM: OK jokes are over :)
Most important thing? My kids of course, wanna share every minute camping with them :cheers:

John
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Post by: StrvnMrvn on January 11, 2013, 10:53:35 PM: My four legged freak Huni (American staffy) n my misso n little girl!!!!!
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Post by: fishfinder on January 12, 2013, 07:25:06 AM: well i have this blow up matress and when inflated it looks like a doll yes about a 5 foot 6 doll any way i call her wendy
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Post by: Robbo on January 12, 2013, 07:57:33 AM: More Beer ;D
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Post by: blue2u on January 12, 2013, 10:06:07 AM: Red wine ...

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Post by: Barrabart on January 12, 2013, 10:15:11 AM: For me, i have to have liquid refreshments.... and a camp oven.... as we all know, cooking up a storm over an open fire is hot work, hence having the coldies at hand is essential.... Oh and somewhere dry and comfy to sleep, whether thats a swag or a CT is really neither here or there once you snoring!!
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Post by: edz on January 12, 2013, 12:20:54 PM: zip ties, , gaffa tape and a small roll of case wire.. + a good leatherman tool ...Beer goes with out question, wife and kids are optional..
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Post by: ewwreckers on January 12, 2013, 12:22:26 PM: Couple of fans. We have 2 of the ryobi one fans and they have been a life saver the last couple of nights in 1770. Some good lighting. We've been using a string of little lantern lights we got from bcf Coleman brand I think they are, and a remote controlled disc type one from bcf as well. Broom, rake to get rid of sticks and stuff before you set up camp. Fridge if you can, and however much beer you think you need double it lol.
We packed what we thought we'd need and been buying bits and pieces as we travel (great bit of advice we picked up from here)
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Post by: GUEY on January 12, 2013, 03:08:09 PM: Bottle of Port for medicinal purposes.
Back up bottle of Jim Beam.
Extra carton of smokes.
2 spare lighters
Like nomad a backup pair of thongs.
And the most important of all, the poles for the tent/camper (yes they did get forgotten on a trip to Landcruiser Park. Most embarrassing)
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Post by: BernieS on January 12, 2013, 05:19:26 PM: Quote from: cruisindub on January 11, 2013, 08:40:26 PM
YYoull Ned the following:
12v kettle
12v hair Straightener
12v hair dryer
solar shower
Fridge stand
camp kitchen fold up type

I'm sure there's a few other 'essentials ' to improve the camping experience..........

Indeed. The hair straighter is always useful if one is gonna be shot for the cover of Vogue Magazine whilst camping.... ;D ;D
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Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on January 12, 2013, 07:02:21 PM: After you wade through the humorous stuff above, you'll find that indeed, everyone's important essentials are different.

When I go camping, I need to be sure we have complete privacy, can get the solar panels out, take the dogs, and are on a water course or hole in the middle of nowhere. Some people can't go camping without taking another entire neighbourhood with them and all the comforts of home ... yes ... including the pool table ;D

Kit_e

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Title: Re: What can't you camp without?
Post by: McReidy on January 13, 2013, 06:56:12 AM: Cheers for all the replies, got some great ideas. With the CT now n play I can obviously take more beer, wine & Mother (for the inevitable hangover).

Does anyone use the techni ice packs in their eskis and are the any good? Wondering if it is worth getting a few for the car esky as much cheaper than a car fridge.
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 13, 2013, 07:08:12 AM: Quote from: Nomad on January 11, 2013, 09:20:15 PM
Thongs.

you're talking foot wear, aren't you...... please....

If you're talking swimmers, i'm hiding.
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Post by: speewa158 on January 13, 2013, 07:17:49 AM: A pen & paper to make 2 lists
List 1 All the stuff we forgot to bring
List 2 All the stuff we did bring & still cannt work out why
2 Engel 1st to freeze 2nd to chill :cheers:
Did l mention Beer l am sure somebody did though ( if camping anywhere near Black Diamond locks for the fridges & extra Slabs )
:cheers:
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Post by: Nomad on January 13, 2013, 07:49:44 AM: Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 13, 2013, 07:08:12 AM
you're talking foot wear, aren't you...... please....

If you're talking swimmers, i'm hiding.

I tried on once.....my goolies kept falling out the side............................. >:D So I will leave the thong for the bush loving gheys that go to abay to pretend thery're meerkats.
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Post by: Kalebjarrod on January 13, 2013, 09:12:36 AM: Wife cause I cook she cleans, teamwork

Good kitchen (drifta) fridges, cooking gear. Good food make a great camp

Did I mention beer at any stage?
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Post by: kylarama on January 13, 2013, 09:45:13 AM: Serenity... loads of serenity.

that and a 2 stroke at full noise!
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Post by: solarpanel4 on January 13, 2013, 09:51:33 AM: Quote from: Nomad on January 13, 2013, 07:49:44 AM
I tried on once.....my goolies kept falling out the side............................. >:D So I will leave the thong for the bush loving gheys that go to abay to pretend thery're meerkats.

You have them on the right way ? :laugh:
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Post by: dungee on January 13, 2013, 09:00:49 PM: Good coffee, I cannot live without really nice coffee, everything else is secondary.
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Post by: Bird on January 13, 2013, 09:07:03 PM: Quote from: McReidy
Does anyone use the techni ice packs in their eskis and are the any good? Wondering if it is worth getting a few for the car esky as much cheaper than a car fridge.
a good car fridge is an investment. And once you have one you'll laugh at those with an esky

Techni Ice.. plenty of threads on them... The ones I had not long ago were Shit, and leaked and everythign was covered in crap from them....
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Post by: ruskie on January 14, 2013, 04:40:18 PM: Quote from: Black Diamond on January 11, 2013, 10:27:42 PM
Most important thing? My kids of course, wanna share every minute camping with them :cheers:

X2

So true, even when the 3 yo drops his bundle it is not as intense as at home, and much less frequent.
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Post by: Kevs GU on January 14, 2013, 06:49:38 PM: Cant go without the family thats what its all about relaxing with the wife and kids.With a cold beer in hand :cheers: