Happy Thrifty Camping

I am currently enjoying a few days away on a (rainy) thrifty camping trip in Germany:

This trip has reminded me of all the things the thrifty packer brings on a camping trip:

Snacks galore (my faves are: dried fruit, juice cartons, malt loaf, crisps, French stick and anything else that keeps well at different temperatures)- saves buying expensive service station snacks en route

Cereal- it's usually really expensive on the continent and there's not as much choice

Kitchen roll, wet wipes and tea towels for any spillages

Cooking equipment (stove and gas, saucepans, wooden spoon, tin opener, plates, bowls and cutlery) and a couple of sachets/tins of pasta/rice)- cooking a couple of nights rather than going out quickly adds up

Washing up bowl, liquid and sponge

Water carrier and a big bottle of water

Bin bags- just in case it pours and you need to waterproof things

Washing powder/liquid for washing emergencies

Wind up torch- no need to buy batteries or worry about them going flat

Hammer to get those tent pegs in firmly

Wellies- much easier to slip on and off and waterproof

Foldaway camping chairs

Mosquito spray, sun cream and a first aid kit

Citronella candle

Something to construct a washing line with or a small airer

Camping mats, sleeping bags and pillows

Disposable dehumidifier to keep the tent condensation-free

And the things that the savvy camper invests in for regular camping:

Air bed with electric pump

Cool bag and freezer blocks

Travel pillow for the occasional nap in the car

Portable hob cooker

Fold out picnic bench

Fast drying microfibre towel

Storm pegs for the tent, for when regular ones won't cut it!

Happy camping!