Camping Ideas and Tips

[moomin-j]

Can you get them that fit the 907 bottle

@Eli - Buy 1 of these from your favourite Warrington discount shop:

Campingaz Gas Hose & Regulator Kit | GO Outdoors

Standard kit for gas powered outdoor stoves, including a 29mbar regulator and 80mm hose.

www.gooutdoors.co.uk

And then buy a set of these, again from your favourite Warrington discount shop:

Continental Quick Release Coupling Nozzle (8mm x 8mm) | GO Outdoors

www.gooutdoors.co.uk

Make sure you put the female, not the male end of the QRC onto the valve end.

Put them together & it will fit your 907 gas bottle, as in the top blue assembly from the below photo.



If you want to make a QRC for a standard bottle of propane (connects with a LH thread) then just buy the right valve, as in the middle assembly.
This has the added benefit of a hand wheel, so you don't need a spanner to lefty tighty or righty loossey (LH thread remember!!)




The bottom hose is just an extension hose with a male QRC on 1 end & a female QRC on t'other end

Simples...

 

[Dellmassive]

first burn up. . . . with the rings. . .

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and a brew . . . .

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all working well on the Dual Pak..


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next up the grill plates. . . .

first burn up with a cut onion and oil to "season the grill"

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testing each side of the dual Pak . . . ( i had a issues with a previous one, where only one side worked)


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then made up the "RED Reg" and gas hose, with one of the QR ends.

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awesome . . . . all good.


ill see if i can get the Boss to cook brekkie on it tomoz. . . . .



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Thought I'd try the flow,-gas 5kg fiberglass bottle.....

It's nice and light, plus the Red Reg fits too...

( I run the 10kg bottles in the garden BBQ already ,,)

Similar size, but half the weight of the red/green metal one....


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[TartanTsixer]

What are you all doing in awning ref sleeping set up?

We’re away at the minute, first time with the awning and me and wife in the awning, girls in the van. We’re Sleeping on a double camp bed with a couple of self inflating mattresses on top.

We’ve always got away with a double sleeping bag in the past, but either it’s shrunk or we’ve “grown” over the past few years. Do you use a double or two singles? Or just use a normal duvet etc??

Other issue is the single sided zip on the double which makes getting in an out a challenge.

When we camped, we always took the double duvet and pillows off the spare bed. Very comfy, cosy and no annoying zips.

 

[MikeWillmott]

We have this for inflating the sofa and the kayak and it saves a lot of light headedness when encouraging the fire to get going.Today we discovered that the new washable Marvel mat from Dunelm was a fluff factory and needs to be returned asap. But we needed to eliminate the existing fluff!

TaDa! Tie/band a sock on the blower end and it’s a very effective vacuum cleaner!

 

[Dellmassive]

We have this for inflating the sofa and the kayak and it saves a lot of light headedness when encouraging the fire to get going.View attachment 157966Today we discovered that the new washable Marvel mat from Dunelm was a fluff factory and needs to be returned asap. But we needed to eliminate the existing fluff!

TaDa! Tie/band a sock on the blower end and it’s a very effective vacuum cleaner!
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I'm an avid team Blue fanboy... (Makita)

And haven't got this in my arsenal.....


Plus I run air beds and tents... So perfect excuse to get one..

But we have numerous air pumps already.... ?

 

[MikeWillmott]

Can you eliminate the numerous and be more efficient with the few?

 

[Dellmassive]

following on from the previous post . . . . . Its arrived

Camping Ideas and Tips

Jolly good.... I think @RedUn has one too? Will be giving it a good test shortly.... I bought one today from go outdoors priced at £120 but they also did a price match plus 10% and we found it on line at £99 so we ended up paying £81….. result

www.t6forum.com

Outdoor Revolution Campese Thermo Two Seat Sofa

Following on from the bestselling Campese inflatable camping furniture; innovation comes first with the all new CAMPESE THERMO inflatable furniture range by Outdoor Revolution, setting the bar even higher when it comes to added warmth, luxury, comfort, support, and style. Comprising of a...

www.outdoor-revolution.com

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CAMPESE THERMO TWO SEAT SOFA​

• Inner Bladder: Four internal PVC bladders with individual inflation points

• Hard-Wearing 300-Denier Polyester Cover with 3mm thermo padding and PE coating

• Lightweight

• Immensely Comfortable

• Robust & as supportive as the regular 2-seater sofa

• Supportive Back & Arm Rests

• Includes Handy Carry Bag

• Can be used as a Lounge Sofa using our optional Campese Thermo Inflatable Footrest

Weight 8kg

Inflated Size L 160cm x W 85cm x H 75cm

Max Load 300kg

Barcode 5060542057677


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this is ours:






getting the pump out. . .

we can see the new thermal foam layer they have added.







the bottom has a waterproof layer. . .

the whole sofa has a separate cover over the inner air bladders.



laying it out we can also see they have changed the colour . . . its a much darker grey - i much prefere it.

the standard version is more silver/light grey.



pumping it up you can see they have now made 4x seperate sections that need inflating, the lower seat , then the three upper sections. . .


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the Chief Adviser seems happy with the new layout . . . . . .




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nice new logo tab thing . . .





new large pockets on the two ends. . . .






overall - im very happy.



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take a look:

Pardon our interruption...

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[Dellmassive]

View attachment 157400Ensconced in Polzeath for a fortnight - with the inflatable sofa spotted on this very forum. An awesome addition to our camping comforts!

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i just noticed we have those same mats too . .

great for keeping the morning dew off the internal carpet,

lightweight but very absorbent, and machine washable too.
we also use them like that to stop any trip hazard on the tent threshold.

love the way they roll or fold up.






first pic i found . . . different mat, but same idea.





ah . . . found a pic with the same mat . . .

 

[Ayjay]

i just noticed we have those same mats too . .

Same here - one as a doormat under the side door and a larger one for the 'living space'.

 

[Dellmassive]

Ok, so here we go.

its started . . . 1st Camping Trip of 2022.

Fridges loaded into the van . . . . plugged into the new EHU lead, ( Beer Fridge & Food Fridge )

thats plugged into the vans 1000w Renogy inverter .





i know this look messy . . . ill sort it out soon.

i need to have the seat out and move to Vic GX ( blue box ) under the drivers seat . .





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weve got loads of new stuff for 2022, so its a recipe for something to go wrong !!


ill update as we trundle through,

New fridge,
new battery pack with mobile EHU,
new tent,
new cooker,
new site,

etc etc

what couple possible go wrong?


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quick test run in the garden over the weekend . . .




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Edit..

Arrived.

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[Ayjay]

@Dellmassive. With all that gear, are you sure there will be enough room for you all in the tent. Maybe Mrs DM will have to kip outside while you guard the beer.

 

[Long tall John]

Sounds like he’s already drunk the beer…..

“ what couple possible go wrong?”

 

[CAB]

Smidge - The UK’s No.1 Midge Repellent

Developed in Scotland Smidge works on all biting insects and is scientifically proven to provide instant, sweat-proof protection for up to 8 hours.

www.smidgeup.com

This stuff works.

The wind has dropped here in the Outer Hebrides, so the midges are biting. There was one local chap today, mixing muck for roofing tiles, he had a bright blue full head net on!

The odd thing is, they don't bother Mrs CAB. But they are all over me if they get the chance.

Had this stuff in the van since we first kitted it out, and not had the chance to use it so far. Applied it to exposed skin, face neck and hands, no more bites. They still fly around but don't land.

I'll be getting a second spare bottle as soon as I get back.

 

[Bav]

Alternatively...

 

[Dellmassive]

Looks good, I've signed up.

I'll get some to test out.

The interesting thing is it's deet free....... So I'll read up on how it's work..

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Currently camped out in a field next to a fishing in lake..
.. so the midges are in force.

Got the deet stuff (OFF) ... But always willing to try different things.





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Edit...

Just grabbed two bottles.

It's cheaper on Amazon the the Smidge website!

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https://amzn.to/3NPOwLP

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[Paynewright]

I was recommended this for bug repellant…

Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray - 150ml

Enjoy silky-soft skin in seconds with our top-rated Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray, a lightweight formula enriched with jojoba oil. Shop now.

avon.uk.com

 

[Qnapper]

I was recommended this for bug repellant…

Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray - 150ml

Enjoy silky-soft skin in seconds with our top-rated Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray, a lightweight formula enriched with jojoba oil. Shop now.

avon.uk.com

Used above all the time here in Spain (you need it) works a treat keeping the little buggers away. There is also another spray, but wife does not like it:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jungle-Formula-Maximum-Aerosol-Repellent/dp/B07N8KCTD1?rdc=1

 

[Dave A]

I was recommended this for bug repellant…

Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray - 150ml

Enjoy silky-soft skin in seconds with our top-rated Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray, a lightweight formula enriched with jojoba oil. Shop now.

avon.uk.com

I've used this stuff and it works plus you will have beautiful skin!

 

[MikeWillmott]

i just noticed we have those same mats too . .

great for keeping the morning dew off the internal carpet,

lightweight but very absorbent, and machine washable too.
we also use them like that to stop any trip hazard on the tent threshold.

love the way they roll or fold up.


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first pic i found . . . different mat, but same idea.


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ah . . . found a pic with the same mat . . .


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Nice! Nicked ours from the hall at home!

 

[Insert Coin]

Excuse the tree trunk 6ft 7" leg, but those fecking midges got me badly last weekend, something like 200 bites on my legs, plus my arms, back of my neck etc.