Camping

[Hill loch gold]

I'm thinking aboot taking ma wee boy camping and fishing fur 2 or 3days over the summer. I've stayed in bothys a few times but never camped at lochs. Just wondering whit you guys take with yous when doing a bit of camping and fishing in the hills. 

Alan

[Buanán]

I'm thinking aboot taking ma wee boy camping and fishing fur 2 or 3days over the summer. I've stayed in bothys a few times but never camped at lochs. Just wondering whit you guys take with yous when doing a bit of camping and fishing in the hills. 

Alan

Personally, as little as possible.

[Hill loch gold]

A ken the basics tent, sleepin bag etc.

[Inchlaggan]

Personally, as little as possible.

Generally I agree, but it would depend on the lad's age.
A trip like that will certainly be memorable, but midgies, rain and clegs can make it miserable for a wee lad.
So a bit more kit to ensure that it is comfortable would be on my list.
I'd also start with a one night trip, if this is the very first time.

[Otter Spotter]

If you have a look at Fishtales profile or footer you'll see he has a website (Sorry cant remember it off the top of my head), on there he has a handy list of what he takes, its a good place to start basically you can adjust the list to your own requirements. It also depends on how far away from the car you are likely to be if not far then take everything, you never know when you wont need it  :lol:

[Fishtales]

There is a load of stuff on the forum that would be useful but searching for it takes time.

This was about food.

http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=18389.msg196456#msg196456

A thread on lightweight gear.

http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=18855.0

I would make it short and simple. Not too far from the road and not too steep a climb. Take his favourite foods to start with, for a few days the weight wont be a problem. Make sure he is going to be warm and dry or he will just be miserable.

[Fishtales]

Another thread on food

http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=17842.0

[Hill loch gold]

The wee mans only 5 so a wilny be looking tae venture to far fae the car.

[superscot]

The most important thing a few changes of clothes ! they love the water

[tecno trout]

be prepared to have a heavy back pack if you wana walk into somewhere , kids love juice  :lol ,
worth every kilo though