Long walks, bicycle rides, sitting around the fire, drinking in country pubs...any of this sounding good yet? We hope so. As far as we are concerned there is a camping 'style' for everyone with sites offering everything from a patch in a field to access to all manner of site amenities. Britain has a great array of camp sites country-wide. If you are a lover of great scenery then the Lake District, Snowdonia, Devon and Cornwall (to name a few) would all tick that box for you. No matter what your other preference may be, it is pretty safe to assume you will find somewhere that you will find somewhere that meets your requirements.
Once you have decided on your destination (are you happiest lake side and village hopping, by the beach or up a mountain?) its time to think about what you are going to need. A successful camping trip is all about preparation. A little more thought it perhaps required than when packing for your average package holiday but it is definitely worth it in the end. So here goes with the practical stuff: tent (we always forget the most obvious things!), hammer, groundcloth, padding/camping mattress (yoga mats could be useful here), sleeping bags, plenty of tissues and wet-wipes, torch, fold out table and chairs, bags (for rubbish etc), warm clothes (especially for evenings), mosquito net, towel and toiletries....
Next, are you planning to cook for yourself? This is definitely the cheaper option if you are on a budget and you have the equipment available to you anyway. So, if you are planning to chef in the 'wilderness' you should definitely remember the following: stove or BBQ (and propane or matches etc), picnic set of plates and cutlery etc, oven gloves, spatula, tongs, peeler, chopping board (can also be used to prepare food on, cooking oil, washing up liquid, cloth, food storage containers, cool bags, foil and clingfilm, condiments....
So once you are prepared for the practical side of camping, its time to see how much room you have left in your car! Bikes are always a great thing to take away with you if you have the space. Obviously a bike rack would be beneficial for those wanting to take a family of mountain bikes along. Additionally, its always good to remember to take along the necessary bike equipment along too. You don't want to get caught with a flat tyre and no bike pump in the middle of nowhere after all! If cycling isn't for you then there will be an alternative that is. Take along some bat and ball game sets or get some local walking trail maps. You may even want to pack some board games for some good fashion fun in the tent in the evening. Let's see who can last the longest without the use of their Ipad shall we!
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