10 Camping
Tips
If you're planning a camping
trip follow these camping tips for the best camping guide,
camping bed, and camping lantern to name just a few of the
camping equipment ides you'll need to look
at.
Camping is my favorite activity and when it comes to
camping you have all kinds of choices. You can tent camp,
base camp, canoe camp, RV camp, tent trailer camp and even back
yard camp. No matter how much camping you do or which
type of camping you do there is always something new you can
learn. Here are 10
camping tips
1. Get Organized
Organize your gear before you go. Organize your gear so
that the stuff you will need first and most often can easily be
accessed. So for example your tent will be the first
thing you need when you reach the campground so put it right at
the front where you can grab it quickly and easily
2. Choose A Campsite
Where ever you will be staying you need to choose a
campsite. Know vehicle patterns in the campgrounds, which
sites are sheltered from wind and rain, which sites get the
sun. Then choose a site that works for you.
3. First Aid Kit
Remember to pack your first aid kit with your camping gear.
Everyone in your camping group needs to know where the kit is
and how to use it. Leaving it locked in the vehicle isn’t
very smart because you won’t be able to access it in a
hurry. A better plan is to have a designated spot in the
tent.
4. Pack Your Shovel
Your shovel is one of the most important pieces of camping
equipment you’ll take with you. You can use it to level
the ground for your tent, control your camp fire, fill in ruts,
and countless other things. Don’t forget
it!
5. Choose The Right Tent
The type of
tent you choose will depend on how many of you are going
camping, what type of weather is expected, and how long you are
going for. The bigger the tent the better. The
extra space allows for you to relax and sprawl out to read your
favorite book, or have a game of cards. Add on rooms are
also handy, especially a kitchen.
6. Make A
Checklist
The easiest way not to forget anything is
to make a checklist of everything you need. That way as
you pack it you can mark it off your list. It’s very easy
to forget a good book, a pillow, hiking boots, or even
batteries. If you are taking pets with don’t forget to
add their food and bowls to the checklist. 7. Keep
It Near
Your most important camping gear should be on you and not
tucked away in a tent or vehicle. Things like your watch,
cell phone, flashlight, pocket knife, and whistle should always
be with you.
8. The Extras
It’s the extras that
can make a camping trip that little bit more comfortable.
Zip lock bags are essential to bring with you. They
always come in handy. Pack a flare to light wet wood, and
don’t forget your favorite chairs.
9. Advance Cooking
Do some advance
cooking at home then all you need to do is heat it up on the
camp fire. Baked potatoes, pastas, and a host of other
foods can be prepared in advance. It will shorten your
cooking time considerably.
10. Good Friends
The most important camping tip is to bring along good friends
and family. When you do this the rest doesn’t seem so
important. Forgot something not such a big deal.
Don’t have the top of the line camping gear. It won’t
seem to matter. Because good friends will mean a great
camping trip.
So what are you waiting for? Why not plan that camping
trip for the next weekend? You’ll be glad you did!
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