Packing Essentials

I am the Queen of overpacking, but this year WILL be different, I am quite determined.

You know that there is no way of packing for 3 people for a 6 week trip without needing to do some laundry.  Camp site machines are often expensive, not terribly efficient and there can be great competition for them, so about 3 years ago I invested in one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Washing-Machine-Camping-Motorhome/dp/B00NVEJP8K

It paid for itself the very first trip we did with it and now saves time and money every year.  This year I am determined that it is going to save packing space as well.

Reading Light

Whether it is in Chloe's Campervan or a budget hotel, a reading light makes a huge difference to settling down with a book at bed time.  Often in the budget hotels the only light in the room is a central strip light of some description, not conducive to anyone's comfort or helpful when small people want to sleep, so a bedside light creates a more pleasant ambience and everyone is happy.