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

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.

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 Kent campsite, get in touch with us here at CWB Property.