We are well into May now.

It’s now the third week or more of good weather.

The country is getting its Summer early this year.

Which means only one thing.

By the time the expo arrives we will be in the midst of a rainy spell.

Which will be about right for my first camping experience at the expo.

I have to admit I’m getting pretty excited about going to the expo this year. In recent years I’ve not really felt that excited about going. Don’t get me wrong I’ve enjoyed myself whilst there. But I’ve not felt excited in the run up. No anticipation.

I think this newly found excitement is due to the fact I’m camping this year.

The final bits of gear have arrived. I have a solution for when I take Dolly camping (yet to order it).

So what bits of gear arrived?

The Jetboil Genesis Basecamp stove is finally officially available in the UK. Despite having the Naturehike folding twin burner stove I did purchase the Genesis Basecamp. Plus a Firemaple griddle.

Using a very generous Amazon gift voucher from my aunt for my birthday plus some of my own money I bought a 20 litre portable fridge/freezer for camping. Which is currently acting as an over flow freezer!

I also have an electric hook up cable. Which solves my charging issues for my phone etc.

The tarp pole from Alpkit has also just arrived. This is used with the Tarpstar 1 (or 2).

So apart from deciding what I’m going to eat. I think I’m ready.