AboutChris Johnson Expertise I can answer most questions on equipment for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding, in the UK. I`ve limited watersports experience so you`d be better off asking someone else these questions. Questions about the above activities themselves as well as about the equipment will also be answered as I`ve got several contacts who can pass on information. I`m a keen walker/mountainbiker/rock climber/paraglider pilot in the UK. I`ve been doing outdoor sports for about 15 years including trips to the French Alps and Trekking in the Nepalese and the Indian Himalayas. I`ve been buying and making outdoor clothing and equipment for about the same amount of time.
Experience Waking up at the foot of Annapurna South is something I won't forget. I would say that my first paraglider flight was unforgettable but every flight since seems to have been more unforgettable.
Question As a "first-time" camper, I'm curious as to what I need to bring for "basic" items when camping in a pop-up with full hookups. We will also be bringing our bikes.
Answer Just take the bare minimum you can. You'll then spend more time enjoying your holiday and less time looking for the stuff you've lost.
Clothes : take for all weathers and activities. Remember to layer for warmth.
Bikes : remember you may get a puncture so take the tools you may need
Food : we take stuff you can cook in one pan as it keeps it simple.
Everyone's idea of camping and the activities you do are different so its difficult to say what to take without actually knowing you and what you intend to do, where you intend to go and how long you are going for.
