Grasshopper Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 My (delightful) girlfriend :hug: was talking to some of friends about Glastonbury festival the other night, and had addmitted that she had not, and would not go as she couldn't bare to "slum it". When they pointed out that she occasionally attends shows with me, and sleeps in a tent, she informed them that our camp has 9x9 tents, inflatable beds with duvets (or i take the double futon if its a long show), carpeted tent floors, sofas, a coffee table and rug, gazebo, barbeque, brazier and at Beltring a fully equipped 12x36 kitchen tent complete with chef (and fully stocked cocktail bar). They said "thats not camping". I think that if you have the space to transport and put up this stuff, then why not. Its not camping, but sleeping in a tent through beer neccessity. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 :tup: Very True,...........if you got it, you might as well use it,......... :naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 spot on :tup: swimming pool fridge shower dvd player tv fan (for hot days) heater ( for cold days) toilet double bed bedside tables thank goodness for a jimmy Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 When we go to shows now, we seem to require at least three vehicles. One to carry all the camping gear (Ford F350), one to impressively display (Ward La France) and one to run around in (MUTT). I don't think we could (or would) downsize our camping setup, but the pickup truck is full up, so i think that is now the limiting factor for what we can carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 When we go to shows now, we seem to require at least three vehicles. One to carry all the camping gear (Ford F350), one to impressively display (Ward La France) and one to run around in (MUTT). I don't think we could (or would) downsize our camping setup, but the pickup truck is full up, so i think that is now the limiting factor for what we can carry. Yes, but having read Berni's message I now want a swimming pool too. Please can we have one Mr camp commandant, sorry, welfare orificer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 We could fit some boards around our new trailer, and you could have a 20x8 ft swimming pool. There. Problem solved. The truck crane could double as a diving board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Sorted. That'll make the rasta guys at W&P with the HMMWV & Sankey look twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I sleep in Hotel Renault at Beltring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Hardyferret Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 One thing that no one has mentioned yet on their list of essentials and without which I would not be happy is a water heater to supply endless hot water for showers etc We got ours from Beltring 3 years ago and it has been great - it is of great interest to many who stand and gaze, but, as soon as Jerry fires it up by lighting the steadily dripping petrol the onlookers without fail take a large step back :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 My essentials for camping..... a) 6 man Outwell tent ( the 5 man just wasn't big enough for the two of us! ) b) Fridge ( gotta keep the drinks cool ) c) Tent heater d) Stereo for playing 1940's music e) Digi SLR Camera f) Laptop ( for downloading each days pics. My memory card only holds about 550 pics ) g) 12v to 240v mains inverter to power laptop and stereo h) Four Seasons sleeping bags ( this is England after all! ) i) 5 Gallons of petrol to get the BBQ going! j) King Size Airbed Of course, we only take these things when we're roughing it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 oh enigma, you have just bought a little tear to my eye. i to had a renault van like yours untill it died a week ago friday & had to go to the scrapyard in the sky :died:, it was like an extension of my being. why do we get so attached to them :-( berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 we also take a water boiler but the gas variety, the pool also helps keep the beers cold :-D berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 We have two dustbins which we fill with ice (from Tesco) every day at W&P. This also gives a good oppertunity to stock up on - more beer. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul101Clark Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 We started off with a 9x9 and now we have to carry all our kit on the back of an 8 tonne Bedford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 We started off with a 9x9 and now we have to carry all our kit on the back of an 8 tonne Bedford! If you've got it, flaunt it! :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas pinkie Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Well Grass hopper was privvy to us roughing it at Horndean :whistle:, only 2 12x12's 4 9x9,s, Heater, two fridges and number 5 cook set... :dunno: Come beltring we shall be using an 18 x 24, 6 12x12,s 8 9x9s, cookset number 5 Large gas fridge and oven, masses of 6 foot tables and benches, shower, heaters, full silver wear and table cloths for our mess meal, and this year for the first time our own Turdis shall be hired!!! We should have a field hospital and command post as well, if all goes to plan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 oh enigma, you have just bought a little tear to my eye. i to had a renault van like yours untill it died a week ago friday & had to go to the scrapyard in the sky :died:, it was like an extension of my being. why do we get so attached to them :-( berni They are good arent they. Especially Miles per gallons! Or in my case KM to the liter, about 19-20 KM to the liter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 A full bar with 2 barrels of Stella :beer: running through a chiller :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I use to do alot of touring on my bike. this means i had a 2 man tent and a small sleeping bag and a used a hexi & mess tins. i now have a mussus that comes with me. this means we now take a 5 man tent 4 sleeping bags, 2 suit cases, matress, double camping stove, kettle,chairs, table, enough torchs to light up a runway, blankets, waterproofs, about 7 pairs of shoes and after all this we still have to sleep with the door open because she feels closterfobic........ i have to admit i prefer the simple life when i camping the back to basics feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPWRR Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 At overlord I slept in my normally camping attire... Army basha and sleeping bag with bivvi over top... What do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 You are either very brave or very silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPWRR Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I just miss the infantry too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 You are either very brave or very silly! very brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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