Camping can be great fun and an excellent way to relax and unwind. A few tips to help you get the best from your camping can ensure that your camping trip is memorable for all the right reasons!
1) If it’s your first camping trip ever, or first with a new tent, then camp somewhere not too far from home. If you need to abandon the trip or you forget something essential, you won’t have far to go.
2) A checklist of equipment, clothes, food etc. can be a good idea. No need to worry about leaving important things behind.
3) If you are inexperienced as a camper, avoid camping in remote areas until you have more experience.
4) If you can avoid doing so, don’t pitch your tent under trees. It’s more dangerous in thunderstorms, plus sticky sap on your tent or constant dripping after rain can be stressful. Pack a clean rag and wipe your tent down and let it dry prior to packing up at the end of your camping trip. Also sweep out the tent, taking care to remove all insects and pebbles from the tent.
5) Carry a first aid kit in case of any accidents. They aren’t expensive and with some basic first aid knowledge could really make a difference. If you’re going to be hiking on your camping trip also carry some moleskin or other blister prevention items in your first aid kit.
6) Take insect repellent which can be applied to the skin and apply it regularly to keep ticks and other biting insects away. You can also get a mosquito ring, which you light and it emits a smoke repellent, or a citronella candle for the same purpose.
7) Consider using an insect repellent which can be applied to fabrics. This may be applied to clothing or tent to keep biting insects at bay.
8) Take food which can be eaten cold or if you prefer hot food, choose some which heats quickly on a camping stove. This will reduce the amount of fuel you need to burn. Take precautions as necessary to avoid animals eating your food stores.
9) If there is no clean water supply, take plenty of clean water or chemicals/equipment to purify your water.
10) It can get cold at night even in Summer. Make sure your sleeping bag or other bedding is up to the job, and you will sleep well. Air mattresses are really worth their weight in gold. If you arrive late at the camp ground, please consider blowing up your air mattresses away from the camping areas and walking to your camp site with the mattresses. Bring flashlights!
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