There is nothing like it - road trips and camping holidays .Whether it be the sense of finding a new exotic location or the experience of getting away from

Hopefully after January 7th when I finish #12 chemo - we are heading on away camping for a week or two - with the caravan - to have a little break and some family time...with the boggie boards because they were left at home when we went to Western Australia ...now we have 6 of them.
We have camped with our tent many times , now I prefer a little comfort sleeping under a million stars with a solid roof . On our WA roadtrip we free and bush camped without power many nights because we had a battery to run lights and a gas fridge, stove,toilet and shower too. Soft ! who me ?
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A beach was behind those bushes .... |
We had water views after a shower of torrential rain |
One thing we needed was a better lantern at night - we just didn't want to blow cash on something that didn't work well or broke.
I've now found the perfect light - we haven't actually taken it camping yet but did test it out at home. It's from Coleman's - they have everything covered for family camping trips
CPX6 X2 Lantern & Flashlight in One – If James Bond went camping this would be his lantern!
Flick the button at the top for the hidden flashlight to pop out the top.
A bonus that if your lantern does run out of charge you can still have light from the flashlight [1.5hrs].
The CPX X2 run on CPX technology which means that the power pack for this lantern can be used across all of the CPX6 range. You can also choose whether to use the power pack or disposable batteries.. RRP $99.99 - NOTE- (4D cell batteries or rechargeable pack sold separately)
[PS Lantern run time is fantastic - Low 100 hrs/ Med 40 hrs / High 20hrs]

I am coveting an easy Lounger – is there a better way for me to relax this Christmas and it has two drink holders ! RRP $79.99
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I wish we were going back here to Lucky Bay. |
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A nifty stocking filler for whole family are waterproof Playing Cards – how clever ! this will make it fun to continue the card game on the boat, at the beach or even in the pool. RRP $7.99 |
I have one CPX6 X2 Lantern & Flashlight in One to giveaway -
Tell me why you want to win or a camping story or even your favourite James Bond - simple !
Terms and Conditions:
1. Only Australian Residents are eligible to enter.
2. Entries not answering the question will be
deemed invalid. The winner will be chosen by originality and creative
merit, not by chance. Judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
3.There is one prize - Total value - $99.99 NOTE- (4D cell batteries or rechargeable pack sold separately) 4. Entries - Open 7/12/2012 - Close 11.59pm 14/12/2012 AEST. The winner will be notified by email, and posted to mylittledrummerboys.blogspot.com.au - the winner has 5 days to respond or a new winner will be drawn.
5. Prizes are not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash.
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Disclaimer : I received a CPX6 X2 Lantern & Flashlight in One to review. No financial payment was received and all opinions are my own.
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Effie Bakkalis · 650 weeks ago
I don't have any particularly great camping stories, so I'll go with James Bond. My favourite James Bond actor is Sean Connery and my favourite movie is Octopussy (and to this day I still can't say that title without a smug giggle... how very un-mature of me!)
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Michelle Vamvas · 650 weeks ago
To take us camping (I say it with dread!)
But I must admit I'm excited too
And this Coleman prize would certainly do
To make my first time more comfortable and calm
As hubby turns on his outback charm!
Antonietta · 650 weeks ago
but the Coleman lamp I will bring,
when we go away, to spot possums out at play
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(Best wishes for your chemo.)
Rebecca Baker · 650 weeks ago
I Poop myself when i hear the dogs bark!
I would like to get a bit of light,
Back in my life, thats bright!
So I think the lantern will help me do that,
Until the batteries go flat!
Tess · 650 weeks ago
Rhonda Lockery · 650 weeks ago
last time I was there I had one foot out of my tent ,then saw how dark it was and thought of what may be lurking in or near the toilet so decided I,d wait til daylight but having to keep my legs crossed the rest of the night I could,t sleep so I would love to put a little light on the show
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Carmen · 650 weeks ago
One year I decided I was going to be lazy and borrow a friend's caravan for the week. No setting up or sleeping on the ground... plus a working kitchen/fridge!
It poured with torrential rain the whole week, the roof hatch was stuck and water ran inside and onto the bed (directly underneath!) and the floor. I spent more time cleaning up and finding a tarp to cover the roof just so we could sleep on the very narrow couch cushion on the floor!
So I've never even considered taking a caravan since. Camping it IS! All the way. ;)
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