ok so I'm thinking ahead, but remembering what I did (or rather didn't have) last year I'm trying to start sorting out some bits and pieces.

borrowed some lilo's last year but need to get a decent roll matt, anyone used these sell inflating jobbies and found any good prices, "thermarest" ones seem quite steep, found some under the brand of "stormlite" which are a bit more reasonable but still £35 for a 2" thick one.

robocog had some excellent gel reusable "click" hand warmers which were brilliant but I've not found any cheap online yet after a bit of googling.

I will have to get a maglite and possibly a fleece liner for my sleeping bag but what else might be worth getting? got tent, sleeping bag, clothes, boots and some chairs (which last year I bloody forgot!)

Ned.

That looks pretty equipped to me although I had the benefit of being with a couple of guys with caravan & camper so had gas etc etc

Most important thing for me this year is decent boots. I got fed-up of having wet feet!

and how do you get all that in a seven ?

I only live 4 miles away so I am going to get her indoors to deliver all my stuff to the gate.

Steve.

I've got a thermarest mat, they're the dogs danglies. We got them from Millets, girlie gets a decent discount there from girl guiding

Martyn,

Do you know what model or at least thickness when inflated?

We've got the Trail 3 - looks to have been renamed/about equivalent to Trail Lite now

The "click" handwarmers are available from Tesco for a fiver a pair, dunno what price you've seen them at..

The handwarmers are pretty cheep on Ebay was well. Altho they only last about 1hr There is a version that takes charcoal sticks that last about 8hrs... or for however long you break them into.

Cooking gear.. Lantern.., camping pillow (I always forget that, Without fail!),

£9-99 tent,check,kettle and single burner,tea bags and milk,check,faithfull hound check,thats me sorted

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Originally posted by MkIndy7
The handwarmers are pretty cheep on Ebay was well. Altho they only last about 1hr There is a version that takes charcoal sticks that last about 8hrs... or for however long you break them into.

Cooking gear.. Lantern.., camping pillow (I always forget that, Without fail!),

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Damn Ned, you are starting early.

John i'm glad to see you've got teabags after last years Uxbridge show

A fleece liner is a must after last years show, KFS to eat with and your there.

ATB Dan.

couldn't find them in tesco's, how big a store was it unclefista? my local is a 24hr superstore and there was no sign ps can't see them on tesco's online either

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How about some ear plugs for when the planes are landing ? Sure at least 2 tried to get into my tent during the night.

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Originally posted by rusty nuts
How about some ear plugs for when the planes are landing ? Sure at least 2 tried to get into my tent during the night.

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Your not confusing Stoneliegh for Donnington Rusty are you?

ATB Dan

P.s. for some reason i never seem to here the aircraft at shows

Bugger beaten by a minute.

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NO , Didn't stay the night at Donnington, and Newark was warm. Coventry airport is just up the road from Stoneleigh IIRC

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-GEL-POCKET-HAND-WARMERS-REUSABLE-re-usable-heat-bags_W0QQitemZ280078360199QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3004QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or item No 280078360199

Excuse the Shape but Lo-cost!

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I've got a thermarest mat, they're the dogs danglies.

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For chilly nights, I can recommend a divers wooly bear. I had a fleecy one (oooer misus) but then got a thinsulate one. The're also good for driving on chilly days!

After years of taking tent cooker cold box cooking utensils kettle food milk cutlery BIG sleeping bag heater lights

Then in the seven

toilet roll tooth brush beer money

God that sounds grim. You've got me thinking hotel room, taxi's and mastercard... :-)
Cheers
Richard

Ned,

You just need a warm women, she will sort out all the details and make sure you do not get cold !

I,ve never known one to suffer the cold, but then again they have always booked hotels or pubs for the night.

Regards Mark

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Re-Usable-Golf-Hand-Warmer_W0QQitemZ180080098483QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1514QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item18008 0098483

More of a manly shape!

Thermarests are expensive, I have one of the Coleman mats for running... A bit lighter because of the shape and loads cheaper, eg. here:

"GO" Outdoors

Or if you REALLY don't want to spoil the power/weight, try a balloon bed... Although they do tend to burst. A lot.

Cheers,
Stu

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I've got a thermarest mat, they're the dogs danglies.

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Seconded, got one myself a few years ago, though doesn't work quite so well with hot rock burns in it lol

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Originally posted by MkIndy7camping pillow (I always forget that, Without fail!),

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Right,

Short's palace should once again be adorning the MK area at Stonleigh, we felt we could do with a little more space last year so we have added an extra annexe to the tent to use as a bathroomtoilet

We have also purchased a new improved large frying pan which is enamel so should be more durable and stick less!

All the normal kit will be available including cooker, utensils, kettle, large frying pan, gas heater, fridge (essential for the beer of course!!), gazeebo (I think we now have three!) and anything else we can fit in the car, actually sod it, we'll bring the trailer!

Should be a good weekend!!

Rxx

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Rich, you mean I don't have to bring a gazeebo this year, outstanding more room for shopping.

Sorry for those wanting to take the p*** but the pink tent will not be making an apperance this year.

I am liking the price of the coleman mats though.
ATB Dan.

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Hi

think out of the box here.

X1 big outdoor sleeping bag (or not if you do enough of the next), PLENTY & I MEAN PLENTY of BOOZE, get so pissed you don't feel the cold and wet from your sleeping bag/open air, then a big greasy breakfast to cure the hangover into morning, jobs a good un.........

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God that sounds grim. You've got me thinking hotel room, taxi's and mastercard... :-)
Cheers
Richard

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yep there is a travel lodge type thing right in the middle,but i would book now as i made an enquire nearer april and it was full.

Normaly traders fil it up i would think.

is the 70D bit on the spec the weight of the fabric ie weight of material and/or desnity of weave? the colemans and some other cheaper ones are 70D whereas the thermarest, thermalite etc are 150D.

ps just found this one that looks like a bargain:
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pp/Sleeping/Sleeping_Mats/Outwell_Self_Inflating_Mat.html

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DescriptionEurotunnel

You'd be surprised what you can get in a Seven!

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Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi

think out of the box here.

X1 big outdoor sleeping bag (or not if you do enough of the next), PLENTY & I MEAN PLENTY of BOOZE, get so pissed you don't feel the cold and wet from your sleeping bag/open air, then a big greasy breakfast to cure the hangover into morning, jobs a good un.........

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yep there is a travel lodge type thing right in the middle,but i would book now as i made an enquire nearer april and it was full.

Normaly traders fil it up i would think.

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"Mark you must have been watching us for the last few years at these shows,it works for me but sadly it didnt work for stevem one yea"

the green tent, year ???? perchance


Marcus, we have witnessed what you can get in your 7, with Roland, and yes it defies logic, did you make a tardis ?

the carpeted porch area, and matching wardrobes, was a bit excessive

lol


steve