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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Looking for ideas on west coast , balloch , milngavie areas, also any tips on equipment we should and get and where to get it
Mr is a newbie but Mrs not been in years , go outdoors been suggested for the basics ?
Thanks for any help x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Go outdoors has everything you need buy the discount card for a fiver last a year for big savings
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I've got a tent to pitch out your back and perve on ye  |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
Paisley |
Lidl usually have good deals on camping equipment. Really depends on how serious or lightweight you want to camp.
I had the full on camp kitchen, electric hook up, etc. still have a few things. I’ve still got a gas stove and pots. Inflatable beds are great as are the ones that convert into seats for during the day. Cool box and ice blocks are handy too.
If you’re not far drop me a PM. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Beinglass farm campsite next to the drovers inn is a great campsite
But take plenty of avon skin so soft or whatever midgie repellant you use"
That stuff is bloody brilliant. |
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By *bostCouple
over a year ago
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Another nod to Beinglass Campsite for somewhere not too far away. It was the first place we went camping and we definitely caught the bug (even while getting eaten alive by bugs).
Some stunning places in Scotland to camp. |
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By *bcums3Couple
over a year ago
lanarkshire |
"Looking for ideas on west coast , balloch , milngavie areas, also any tips on equipment we should and get and where to get it
Mr is a newbie but Mrs not been in years , go outdoors been suggested for the basics ?
Thanks for any help x"
Depends if it’s some wild camping or campsite based if you have an electric hook up at camp you can take, kitchen, lights, pumps etc to make life easier. If not basics and a stove  go outdoors is def the place to go x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thank you for all the replies and info guys , much appreciated and loads to ponder … going to make a wee list for go outdoors the see where it leads xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends what you want to do.
Wild camp or camp sites.
Wild camp is restricted from March to October in the national park area but, randomly you can still paddle out to the island and pitch up with no problems.
Just mind if wild camping take all your debris home and leave no trace.
Sites wise if around Loch lomond millarochy Bay is a good site ,right on the water and good pitches. Cashel is just up the road but I feel its more exposed there for tents.
Luss is also good site on the other side.
As mentioned midges are an issue. Forget skin so soft. It's not enough. Take smidge.
The quality of your camping experience is dictated by the quality of your gear imo.
Wild camping then your walking in your gear so it's needing to be lighter and will be more expensive.
Sites,weight isn't an issue as you can take it from the car.
It's still cold this time of year so make sure good quality sleeping bags and thermarests under the bags.
Loads of places to go if not limited to the areas listed, personally I'd point you to arasaig, 3 stunning campsites right on the beach.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get some Avon, skin so soft for the midgies
They have recently changed the ingredients, nowhere near as effective as it used to be "
Agreed
It's no use.
Tbh if its later in the season your really looking at a midge hat/ net after 6pm or Button down the hatches in tent,or smokey fire with citronella oil. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thank you for all the replies and info guys , much appreciated and loads to ponder … going to make a wee list for go outdoors the see where it leads xx"
Consider a good 4 season army bag,
Good surplus shop - go army , OakBank Industrial Estate, Block 5, Unit 5, 38 Oakbank Street, Glasgow G20 7LU
If i recall paid 45 quid each for last few from there Inc compression sacks. Check the zips and bottom of the bag.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"That midge stuff - hate them and the reason I’ve no done camping lol , will say to mrs about it as she will know the stuff you guys mean I think x"
Best time to camp without midgies is in May/June.
Smidge is great. Also get some citronella candles for use outdoors when sitting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get some Avon, skin so soft for the midgies
They have recently changed the ingredients, nowhere near as effective as it used to be
Agreed
It's no use.
Tbh if its later in the season your really looking at a midge hat/ net after 6pm or Button down the hatches in tent,or smokey fire with citronella oil. "
What do you mean after 6pm? The wee buggers are out by the millions at 6 am. They would swarm in my eat and eat me!
Take some aspirin with you, crush and mix with a little water to make a paste then smear over bites and leave to dry, then remove, really works but don’t forget you have it on. It soothes the bites |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get some Avon, skin so soft for the midgies
They have recently changed the ingredients, nowhere near as effective as it used to be
Agreed
It's no use.
Tbh if its later in the season your really looking at a midge hat/ net after 6pm or Button down the hatches in tent,or smokey fire with citronella oil.
What do you mean after 6pm? The wee buggers are out by the millions at 6 am. They would swarm in my eat and eat me!
Take some aspirin with you, crush and mix with a little water to make a paste then smear over bites and leave to dry, then remove, really works but don’t forget you have it on. It soothes the bites "
Swarm in my car! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get some Avon, skin so soft for the midgies
They have recently changed the ingredients, nowhere near as effective as it used to be
Agreed
It's no use.
Tbh if its later in the season your really looking at a midge hat/ net after 6pm or Button down the hatches in tent,or smokey fire with citronella oil.
What do you mean after 6pm? The wee buggers are out by the millions at 6 am. They would swarm in my eat and eat me!
Take some aspirin with you, crush and mix with a little water to make a paste then smear over bites and leave to dry, then remove, really works but don’t forget you have it on. It soothes the bites "
Generally they disappear during strong sunlight or a bit of wind.
Hence why the little bastards tend to come out evening ,early morning.
Really also depends where you are.
West Coast island is a nightmare, coastal your usually OK. East Coast also better.
I tend to do a lot of kayaking and camping and it can be brutal.
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By *bcums3Couple
over a year ago
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"That midge stuff - hate them and the reason I’ve no done camping lol , will say to mrs about it as she will know the stuff you guys mean I think x
Best time to camp without midgies is in May/June.
Smidge is great. Also get some citronella candles for use outdoors when sitting "
Totally agree smidge is one of the best x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"That midge stuff - hate them and the reason I’ve no done camping lol , will say to mrs about it as she will know the stuff you guys mean I think x
Best time to camp without midgies is in May/June.
Smidge is great. Also get some citronella candles for use outdoors when sitting
Totally agree smidge is one of the best x"
A campfire also keeps them away, they dont like the smoke
(The bbq we use when we go camping gets used as a small firepit) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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One place that looks amazing is clachtoll beach campsite up in lochinver, white sands blue sea looking across to stornoway etc, hopefully plan to go ourselves sometime |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One place that looks amazing is clachtoll beach campsite up in lochinver, white sands blue sea looking across to stornoway etc, hopefully plan to go ourselves sometime"
Absolutely.
Bit closer but just if not more stunning is arasaig. Multiple sites there.
Been in a few of them and kayaker around the coast. We'll worth the trip
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m planning doing West Highland Way over 5 days this year. Just single tenting or bivvying is any women or cpls want to join for a section of it. Obviously need your own tent could be tight squeeze in a bivvy bag lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One place that looks amazing is clachtoll beach campsite up in lochinver, white sands blue sea looking across to stornoway etc, hopefully plan to go ourselves sometime
Absolutely.
Bit closer but just if not more stunning is arasaig. Multiple sites there.
Been in a few of them and kayaker around the coast. We'll worth the trip
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Yeah it does look good we past it as we were heading up to skye in november last year |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m planning doing West Highland Way over 5 days this year. Just single tenting or bivvying is any women or cpls want to join for a section of it. Obviously need your own tent could be tight squeeze in a bivvy bag lol "
There is a few places will portage the bulk of your gear to your next
Bed down point, means your not humping 5 days of kit,so just really need a day pack with water and some food. Rather than trying to hump all your kit.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One place that looks amazing is clachtoll beach campsite up in lochinver, white sands blue sea looking across to stornoway etc, hopefully plan to go ourselves sometime
Absolutely.
Bit closer but just if not more stunning is arasaig. Multiple sites there.
Been in a few of them and kayaker around the coast. We'll worth the trip
Yeah it does look good we past it as we were heading up to skye in november last year"
it's definitely worth doing.
Depending how adventurous your feeling I highly recommend a trip down the spey and wild camp on the banks, we did it in 2 days but 3 is a easier pace. Stunning ,absolutely stunning.
If you don't have your own gear there is places who supply Canadian kayaks etc and the gear.
So many choices in Scotland to camp, we are spoiled. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m planning doing West Highland Way over 5 days this year. Just single tenting or bivvying is any women or cpls want to join for a section of it. Obviously need your own tent could be tight squeeze in a bivvy bag lol
There is a few places will portage the bulk of your gear to your next
Bed down point, means your not humping 5 days of kit,so just really need a day pack with water and some food. Rather than trying to hump all your kit.
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Thank you for the information very much appreciated.
Doing it as I’ve described is more a choice, although I’ve set 5 days, depending on how I’m feeling I may try do it in 4, not arranging anything makes it more flexible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Looking for ideas on west coast , balloch , milngavie areas, also any tips on equipment we should and get and where to get it
Mr is a newbie but Mrs not been in years , go outdoors been suggested for the basics ?
Thanks for any help x"
Cobleland just before Aberfoyle has a cracking campsite with decent shower/toilet facilities and only a 30 min walk into Aberfoyle. |
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