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A great way to holiday either here in the UK or if you are driving your car over to Europe is camping, kids love the adventure of being outdoors and mums and dads will be happy they're getting some fresh country air too. However, before you go you need to be prepared for what's to come. One of the things that you need to do is to purchase some camping equipment. It is well worth planning ahead as you may only find you need something right at the last minute and panic buying at a campsite shop can sometimes be more expensive.
Before you pack up the car there are quite a few things you'll need when camping. For starters, you need a place to sleep and that means you should buy a tent if you don't already have one. Sleeping bags are another obvious bit of kit, and for extra comfort there are foam mats or even inflatable beds.
When camping you'll possibly want to eat in nearby restaurants or cafes but for those looking for a true sense of the outdoors then nothing beats cooking your own food over a camping stove. You may be thinking, we have a fire to cook on. However, a fire is not all that predictable so to be sure you will be able to cook, you should get a camp stove. It's also a good idea to get a cast iron pan, a larger pot to boil water in and utensils. Carrying food with you could get messy if your storage containers are not sealed properly; there are containers that have latches on them to prevent them from opening in your bag or the car and cooler bags.
Some of the other camping equipment you should get before the big trip includes the right clothing like hiking boots and waterproof clothing that will keep you dry should the weather turn sour, camp utility items like knives, netting to keep the bugs away in the summer, bug spray, and lanterns. If you think that getting all of these items is going to be expensive, do not worry, given that you can get it all at pretty reasonable prices if you just shop online. It is a perfect way to get everything that you need before you hit the road with your family.
