Trip 'Up north'

[julessheep797]

Hi guys and gals

i am a newbie (still lol). i have a trip to the lakedistrict this coming christmas and we are driving all the way - its a 6-8 hour journey from norfolk, i have a 9mth old baby, a 4 yr old and a 7 yr old, myself and my husband.

i would appreciate some tips for the trip - seen as the weather is so bad and scary.

i have a few things (and of course our holiday things) including:

1 x 500ml water bottle each,
a small first aid kit along with a homemade kit (para's, ibu, antacid, plasters etc)
my edc -

paracord bracelet,
rush brush toothbrushes,
binoculars,
matches,
lighter flints,
womens products,
hand sanitiser,
pack of tissues,
wet wipes,
nappies for youngest,
nappy bags
tobacco, filters, lighter, papers
small tin of vasaline

i have also ordered some mylar blankets which should arrive early next week

is there anything else i might need?

[The-Great-Nothing]

Hi

It is a good start - but personally when making a road trip at this time of year with potential road closing snow I plan as if I will be stuck on a blocked road for a couple of days (as has been the case for some folk on the past).

For me that would mean at least 2 Ltrs of water each. Some packets of dried pasta type meals, porridge, few cans of food etc. Hot drink supplies (tea coffee hot choc etc). a small camping stove, a few cans of fuel for it and relevant cooking/eating/drinking things - to allow you to cook the above food and brew up 1 real blanket each. A hat each. Torch. A good water proof coat for at least one of the adults. Something to pass the time (travel games, cards etc).

It sounds like a lot, but if you get stuck on a snow covered motor way over night, you will be glad you have it. And it should all fit in a regular size plastic crate or similar.

Oh ye, keep plenty of fuel in the tank at all times.

Cheers

Matt

[julessheep797]

thank matt we are having to take our own bedding, so that will be covered lol and we are going self catering so i guess that the food covered, i havent got a clue about camping stoves or fuel, any advice?

im now putting hats and torch into bags and i have a few packs of cards somewhere i will steal one of those from the kids! and i guess if they really get bored they could open there xmas presents lol

thank you xxx

[junmist]

any small camping stove will do you can get very small one or the suitcase ones which are very populer at the moment. Also could I sugguest some books for the kids, and a manaul wind up power pack for the mobile. A shovel( digging a loo hole) loo role and a coupls of mats( bath mats are good) these will help if you get stuck on mud or ice by giving traction.

[julessheep797]

thank you junmist will put them on the packing list xx

[The-Great-Nothing]

Hi

As Junmist said - these stoves are great , easy to use and a good price. Local camping and out door shops will stock them - or if it is easier :

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product ... +STOVE.htm

Make sure you get a pack of gas canisters too

Sounds like you got food and bedding sorted - I would just make sure you add a bunch more water. Maybe grab a couple of 5 ltr containers from supermarket. Only about £1 each.

Cheers and have a safe trip

Matt

[hobo]

Might want to have some flameless heater bags and pouches of ready made food in case you're stuck in the car and need hot food.

Like these: http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Wayfayrer- ... 404901.asp

[preppingsu]

Reusable hand warders are great too.

Snack that take a long time to eat - raisins etc keeps the kids quiet for ages!

[Reservior]

Just really saying what others have said. Hot food and a hot drink may well become invaluable, those brief case type camping stoves work really well for the money and would also double up as a useful standby to use at home.

You definately need to be thinking about taking more than half a litre of water per person.

I am very envious, I love the Lakes!

[Maddosammo]

Hi

As Junmist said - these stoves are great , easy to use and a good price. Local camping and out door shops will stock them - or if it is easier :

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product ... +STOVE.htm

Make sure you get a pack of gas canisters too

Sounds like you got food and bedding sorted - I would just make sure you add a bunch more water. Maybe grab a couple of 5 ltr containers from supermarket. Only about £1 each.

Cheers and have a safe trip


Matt

Hi. Can I just give you some personal experience advice about those stove, they do not always work very efficiently at anything below about three degrees. My dad bought one when I was younger just to have in the car and for if we went camping and they don't always work extremely well. This was a few years ago and they could have changed the design around but it's is most like the fuel not being able to gasify properly because the bottle is on its side.

Just a bit of my knowledge about them. Don't want you to not be able to use it is If you really needed to.

Sam