The credit crunch, the bad Pound-Euro exchange rate and a new eco-consciousness are all making Brit camping holidays increasingly popular. But there’s so much to remember to pack that without a camping checklist, you’re bound to leave an important item behind. Read on for our complete list of absolutely everything you need for the perfect camping trip.

UK Camping Breaks: Camping Checklist - Camping Necessities

• Tent (and poles, pegs and hammer!)
• Sleeping bag
• Ground sheet
• Torch and batteries
• Mini barbecue or gas cooker, coal or other fuel, firelighters or newspapers, lighter or matches, cooking oil
• Pots, pans, cooking utensils, sharp knife
• Plastic or paper mugs, plates, cutlery and food storage containers
• Food, tea and coffee
• Thermos flask
• Soap and, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, a towel and toilet paper
• Sunscreen and hat
• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Tin opener and corkscrew
• Bin bag, foil and paper towels
• Washing up liquid, dishcloth, bowl and tea towel
• Warm and cool clothing, waterproof jacket, swimming gear, walking shoes
• A first aid kit including plasters, insect repellent, painkillers, blister treatment, tweezers, scissors, antihistamines and antiseptic cream
• Cash

UK Camping Breaks: Camping Checklist - Camping Extras

If you’re not one for roughing it, don’t forget these important camping checklist extras that will make camping so much fun, even the most converted of city slickers will be converted.

• Air mattress (and pump!) / lilo / futon
• Pillows and blankets
• Folding table and chairs
• Picnic blanket
• A cooler bag of beers and picnic snacks
• Games, bats and balls, playing cards, books
• Camera, binoculars
• Music and speakers
• Lamps or lanterns

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