It Doesn't Take Much to Camp Cheaply!
Some people don’t get to go camping as often as they’d like to due to the costs of outdoor adventures. After all, there are considerable costs associated with camping from the money it takes to get the proper equipment to registering for a good campsite. When everything is all added up a camping trip can cost a small family of four a tidy sum. The good news is that there are many handy ways you can save money on certain camping supplies. While you should never cut corners on the absolute basics, look to use common household items in place of expensive outdoor gear. Here are some tips to get you started on a more economically sound camping trip.
What you need for your camping checklist:
1. Plastic bottles are great for recycling, but the can also come in handy when camping. Instead of buying an expensive canteen, you can use a water bottle instead. Reusable plastic containers are also much preferred for storing food than disposable bags that will run up your bill after a while.
2. Use and old exercise pad or piece of foam to line the surface under your sleeping bag. Most people have a pad of some type lying around their house and these are perfect to bring for camping trips.
3. Water and rain can ruin a camping trip like nothing else. So be prepared by bringing an old shower curtain to insulate you from wetness and moisture. You can put it under your tent or over it if it happens to rain on your adventure.
4. If you will be camping under good conditions then you can afford to go with a more inexpensive camping tent. Cheap tents are perfect for campsites next to a lot of amenities since you won’t truly be “roughing it”. You can also use on if you have room in your car or camper to sleep. Dome tents are a favorite for family camping.
5. Instead of buying a new BBQ for camping, all you need is an old oven grill. When it times to cook, just prop up the grill with rocks or dig a fire pit and you’ve got yourself a good old-fashioned barbeque that will give you some great food.
6. Keep a box in your closet or garage with clothers that are still serviceable, but worn our or out of style. They’re perfect for camping! Especially your old holy bathrobe and slippers – they’ll really come in handy for the trek to the restroom, and everyone does it!
7. Keep a box for your kitchen castoffs – the frying pan you don’t want anymore, the saucepan that not pretty enough for home use anymore. Be on the alert for tupperware or rubbermade products you can put to use!
8. Scout the drugstores and sports stores in late summer for deals on out of season merchandise. If you can add an inflatable bed and air pump to blow it up, you’ll be happy you did! Be on the lookout for extra large and sturdy tarps to put under your tent, it’ll extend its lifetime. And if your tent is a hand-me-down, take duct tape and scissors for anyqick repairs neccessary!
Have a fun and economical camping trip!
