Camping and Kit
I prefer a more back to basics camp and will usually use a hammock, I also add a tarp to the set up if it's windy or showers are forecast. I also own an ARB Roof Tent which I use when I'm after some luxury or in a rush.​
It also gets pretty dark at night but it's great having a walk around the woods after dark to see what wildlife is around, there are quite a few bats that pass over the basecamp area at night too which is a great experience.
Recommended kit
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Basics
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Chair
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Plenty of water or water purification kit if using natural sources​
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Fire lighting kit - either matches or fire steel
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Toilet paper - there might be some in the tub behind the log store if you forget
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Small spade for digging toilet hole and cleaning fire pit of ash
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Rubbish bags
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Wash kit
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First aid kit
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Mobile phone/battery (signal is good on most networks)
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Torch or head lamp
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Warm clothes
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Boots are good to combat the nettles and brambles, as are long trousers
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Para cord is very useful - there are usually a few lengths in a tub behind the log store
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Knife and folding saw for preparing fire wood
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Sleeping gear
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Hammock/tent
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Tarp is useful for shelter in bad weather
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Pillow
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Sleeping bag
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Ground mat (good too when you're in a hammock)
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Cooking kit​
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Food and snacks
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Stove (unless you're using an open fire)​
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Pot for boiling water
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Pan for cooking
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