Six Top Tips for Camping Trips in Bristol

In this three-minute read, we share six top tips for successful camping trips in Bristol

Friday 2 July sees the start of the UK’s National BBQ Week – one of the Great British public’s favourite pastimes. Whether it’s bangers, halloumi burgers or spicy cauliflower steaks on the menu, BBQs are the number one meal option when it comes to camping trips.

We’ve put together a list of essential items for a successful camping trip.

1. Freeze your meat

If you’re short on ice packs, freezing your meat is a great way to keep it safe until you want to cook it. Frozen water bottles also double up as great refrigerators and who doesn’t love some ice-cold water when you’re enjoying the sun in your deck chair.

2. Prepare for all kinds of weather

There’s no such thing as bad weather if you’re appropriately dressed. But a lightweight rain mac and an extra sweatshirt are a good idea if the weather is unkind. A travel-size games compendium might come in handy if rain forces you to retreat inside your tent (but we do suggest trying to avoid thunderstorms!)

3. Portable power bank

In an ideal world, camping trips should be full of wholesome fun; muddy knees, swinging on tree ropes and marshmallows by the campfire. In reality, the kids still need their Peppa Pig fix or Instagram updates and you might need to keep an eye on work or that eBay auction. To keep you connected, a portable charger is an absolute must-have.

4. First-aid kit

Be prepared for all manner of first-aid needs – nettles, insect bites, BBQ or sun-related burns, grazed knees (we could go on…). Kit yourself out with plasters, antibacterial cleansing wipes, healing cream, and maybe some paracetamol for the morning after. Better to be safe than sorry.

5. An extra loo roll (or two)

Not that we’re endorsing buying more than you need (we still remember the Covid-19 loo roll fiasco), but a couple in reserve is always sensible. They can double up for spills or when the kids need makeshift bandanas.

6. A gadget for everything

Don’t forget the corkscrew, or better still, invest in a Swiss army knife – opening tins is nigh on impossible without a can opener. And you never know when you might need that emergency nail file.

If you’ve got any camping tips to share, or to recommend your favourite Bristol campsite, get in touch with us here at Sarah Clark Property Consultants.