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Your Essential Camping Checklist
Planning your camping trip? We’ve got you covered! Below is a comprehensive checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a fantastic and stress-free camping experience at Fakenham Fairways. From essential gear to those little extras that make a big difference, this checklist will help you pack smart and enjoy your time outdoors.
Our campsite is perfectly located for exploring North Norfolk’s beaches, countryside, and market towns. Be prepared for all kinds of weather, from sunny coastal walks to cooler evenings under the stars.
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Your Camping Checklist
The Essential Camping Checklist for Fakenham Fairways covers everything (we hope) that you will need for a perfect camping trip:
- What’s already at Fakenham Fairways: You don’t need to pack everything!
- Shelter and Comfort: Ensures you have a solid and cozy setup with essentials like tents, sleeping bags, and mallets.
- Cooking Essentials: Equips you for outdoor culinary adventures with stoves, cookware, and utensils.
- Clothing: Helps you pack for all weather conditions with waterproofs, warm layers, and comfortable footwear.
- Health and Safety: Includes items like sun cream, insect repellent, and a first aid kit to keep you safe.
- Personal Items: Covers all your hygiene needs, from toiletries to towels.
- Pet Supplies: Ensures your furry friends are well-cared for with food, leashes, and toys.
- Useful Extras: Includes practical items like dustpans, duct tape, and entertainment for downtime.
What's already
At Fakenham Fairways
You don’t need to pack everything! We offer:
- On-site toilets and showers (so bring flip-flops and toiletries)
- Washing-up area with hot water
- Electric hook-ups (if booked)
- Water points around the site
- On-site golf – don’t forget comfy shoes if you fancy a round!
Your Home
Shelter and Comfort
- Tent, poles, and guy lines – The foundation of your campsite.
- Groundsheet or tarp – Helps keep the tent floor dry and adds insulation
- Tent pegs (plus spares) – Secure your tent, especially on hard ground.
- Mallet – Makes pegging out easier.
- Sleeping bags and bedding – Choose the right warmth rating for the season.
- Pillow – Small but important for comfort.
- Sleeping mat/camp bed/air mattress – Adds warmth and comfort for a better night’s sleep.
- Dustpan and brush – Keeps the tent free from dirt and sand.
- Doormat – Helps reduce dirt getting into your tent.
- Hot water bottle – Great for chilly nights.
- Carbon monoxide alarm – Essential if using a gas heater inside your tent.
Feasting and Swigging
Cooking Essentials
- Stove with fuel supply – Essential for cooking meals. Ensure you have enough fuel for your entire trip.
- Pots and pans with lids – Allows you to cook a variety of meals. Lids help retain heat and speed up cooking.
- Potholder and oven gloves – Protects your hands from hot cookware.
- Cooking utensils – Necessary for food preparation and cooking.
- Water storage container – Stores drinking water and water for cooking.
- Kettle – Useful for boiling water for drinks and meals
- Jug – Handy for mixing and serving beverages.
- Tin opener – Essential for opening canned food.
- Bottle opener/corkscrew – Useful for opening bottles and wine.
- Plastic crockery and cutlery – Durable and lightweight, ideal for camping.
- Mixing bowl and colander – Useful for food preparation and draining.
- Coolbox and freeze blocks – Keeps perishable food and drinks cold.
- Matches or lighter – Essential for starting a fire or lighting your stove.
- Barbecue and charcoal – Perfect for outdoor cooking.
- Fire starters or newspaper – Makes starting a fire easier.
- Cooking oil – Essential for cooking and frying.
- Folding table and chairs – Provides a comfortable dining area.
- Aluminium foil – Useful for cooking, wrapping food, and storage.
- Paper towels – Handy for cleaning up spills and messes.
- Bin bags – Helps manage waste and keeps the campsite clean.
- Tea towels – For drying dishes and hands.
- Scrubbing sponge – Essential for cleaning cookware and dishes.
- Bucket or camping sink – Makes washing dishes easier.
- Eco washing up liquid – Environmentally friendly and effective for cleaning.
- Food – Plan your meals and bring enough food for your entire trip.
- Drinks – Stay hydrated with plenty of water and other beverages.
- Condiments – Adds flavor to your meals.
Clothing
What to wear
- Waterproofs – Stay dry in unexpected showers.
- Spare trousers & shorts – Be prepared for any weather.
- Warm fleece or jumper – Essential for cool evenings.
- Walking boots – Great for exploring North Norfolk’s trails.
- Wellies – A must for muddy conditions.
- Flip flops – Useful for the showers.
- Sunglasses and sun hat – Protect yourself on sunny days.
- Swimwear – For beach days or outdoor pools.
- Dirty laundry bag – Keeps your clean clothes separate.
- Warm socks – Keeps feet warm during cooler nights.
- Sufficient underwear – Pack enough for the entire trip.
- Shorts and t-shirts – Comfortable clothing for warm weather.
- Hat – Provides sun protection or warmth in colder weather.
- Long-sleeved shirts – Useful for layering and protection against the sun or insects.
- Scarf and gloves – Essential for colder evenings or early mornings.
- Sleepwear – Comfortable clothing for a restful night’s sleep.
Wellness
Keeping Heathy
- Sun cream – Protects against sunburn, even on cloudy days.
- Insect repellent – Keeps bugs and mosquitoes at bay.
- First aid kit – Include plasters, antiseptic wipes, and painkillers.
- Regular medication – Bring enough for your trip.
- Anti-bacterial hand wash and sanitizer – Essential for hygiene.
- Bite and sting cream – Provides relief from insect bites.
Don't Forget
What you need for you!
- Towel – For drying off after showers or swimming.
- Brush/comb – Keeps your hair tidy.
- Soap/shower gel – Essential for personal hygiene.
- Shampoo and conditioner – Keeps your hair clean and manageable.
- Deodorant – Keeps you feeling fresh.
- Sanitary items – Essential for personal care.
- Razor and shaving cream – For grooming.
- Contact lenses/glasses – Ensures you can see clearly.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste – Keeps your teeth clean and healthy.
- Lip balm – Prevents dry and chapped lips.
- Hair ties and clips – Keeps your hair out of your face.
- Tissues – Useful for various purposes.
- Wet wipes – Handy for quick clean-ups
For your Dog
Pet Essentials
- Food and treats – Keep your pet well-fed during your trip.
- Leash – Essential for keeping your pet safe and under control.
- Water bowl – Ensures your pet stays hydrated.
- Toys – Helps keep your pet entertained.
- Any medication required – Don’t forget any necessary prescriptions or treatments.
Useful
Extras
- Dustpan and brush – Keeps your tent and campsite clean.
- Bin bags – Helps manage waste.
- Duct tape – Useful for quick repairs.
- Rope – Can be used for various purposes.
- Batteries – Keeps your devices powered.
- Pegs – For securing your tent or clothesline.
- Head torch – Provides hands-free lighting.
- Lanterns – Essential for lighting up your campsite.
- Binoculars – Great for birdwatching and sightseeing.
- Electric hook-up cable – Ensures you can power your devices if using electric hook-up.
- Charging cables/plugs – Keeps your devices charged.
- Entertainment items – Books, magazines, board games, or sports equipment for downtime.
We hope this Essential Camping Checklist helps you prepare for your camping holiday. If you forget anything, we’re always here to assist. And if you need anything last minute, there are some useful stores nearby—Argos Tesco and a little the camping shop at West Runton which seems to stock just about everything!. Happy packing!