A Little Bit of Camping Advice: How to Prepare for a Fun Outdoor Adventure

A Little Bit of Camping Advice: How to Prepare for a Fun Outdoor Adventure

Camping is a wonderful, relaxing pastime that millions of people love. Whether out in the wild or just on a beach, there’s nothing quite like spending the weekend away from everything else. While going camping seems like a fun and relaxing experience, you normally need a lot of supplies to be able to do so properly. This will present an issue if you haven’t prepared beforehand.

It doesn’t matter if you are a first-time camper or a long-time veteran, there’s always something new to learn. As a camper, to have a great time, you need quality camping gear that is light, durable, and easy to transport. While it can be fun to go DIY on the equipment or at least re-purpose what you can get your hands on, there are some things you don’t want to improvise.

This camping guide will help you to get started. From finding a shelter to choosing the right lighting for your camping needs, I’ll take you on a journey of everything camping.

Explore Some Camping Guide Books First

Of course, not everything can fit in a single blog post, which is why I recommend finding a good camping book guide to read up more thoroughly about the kind of conditions you might face. Camping guide books are full of useful information on how to go about arranging your camping trip so that it goes well. In these books, there are a plethora of tips on what to take and what to avoid taking, including some lists of packing essentials and a list of things that are best left at home.

Also, there are usually sections on equipment, safety requirements and bug-out bags for every situation. Most often, the authors of these books have been camping many times themselves so they have a deep knowledge of this topic, so make sure your pick a good camping guide to read before you go on a camping adventure. Obviously, you won’t bring these books along as they will only weigh you down, so you’ll use them to read up and prepare at home prior to your trip.

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Shelter Yourself With a Tent

Even though it might be tempting to sleep in the open, under the stars, the best way to protect and shelter yourself from possible rain or storm is by bringing a goof tent with you. Tents are cheap and easy to set up, and they keep you dry and protected from bugs as well. Be sure to keep your tent well-anchored, because strong gusts of wind can blow over poorly secured tents and cause injury to those inside the tent.

Bring Your Sleeping Bag Or Blanket

Regardless of the season, it might get chilly sleeping in a tent by itself, so make sure you pack something to keep you warm, such as a sleeping bag or a blanket. In addition, you can whip out the sleeping bag outside sometime before you get to sleep, just to enjoy watching the stars while lying down next to the warm campfire.

Don’t Forget a Lantern or Flashlight and Extra Batteries

It’s easy to get lost in nature and it can be hard to find your way back without any lights, so if you forget to bring a camping lantern or flashlight you will probably wish you had brought one. Keeping the area around you well-lit is very important, however, flashlights can easily run out of batteries, so make sure you pack extra batteries, just to be safe. You wouldn’t want to run out of light in the middle of a walk.

Make Sure You Have Something to Sit on

Sitting on the ground for more than one hour at a time without getting too cold or sore is hard and can make your overall trip miserable. For that reason, you’re going to want something to sit on while camping, so it’s of the best advice to bring either a sitting pad, a folding chair or a collapsible stool. You can find them in sporting goods stores and many department stores and they’re usually very light and pack up small, which is convenient when it comes to managing space.

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Take an Extra Change of Clothes

If you go camping, your wardrobe is limited to what you can fit into your backpack, however, many things can go wrong when it comes to clothes, so it’s always good to have an extra pair of the basics such as socks, pants or a tracksuit. This is always useful because it’s nice to have a change if your original clothes get dirty, sweaty or wet.

A First Aid Kit Is a Must

We all know camping is fun, but we must be aware that it is also risky. You have to be prepared for any accident that might occur. For instance, you will never know when you might need some bandages or a way to disinfect an open wound.

For that reason, a first aid kit is a must to carry when you go camping. These kits usually contain bandages, gauze pads, plasters, antiseptics and other items that are needed in case of emergencies, and usually, they can be purchased at the local drug store. The kit should be arranged so that it can be accessible and easily found whenever required.

Your Go-to Insect Repellent

The best way to prevent any illnesses that you can contract in nature is to avoid being bitten by insects. Insects are a fact of outdoor life, however, when camping, you can reduce your exposure to them by using insect repellent. That’s why it’s important to carry insect repellent and apply it whenever you plan to be outside for more than five minutes. Repellents should be applied to exposed skin and clothing only, and they’re usually not safe to spray directly onto your face.

You might also consider other ways to protect yourself from insects if the smell of the repellent is too strong for you, such as wearing long pants and shirts with sleeves, as well as netting.

To Sum Up

You’re now equipped with some knowledge of how to best prepare for your camping trip as one of the most memorable parts of any vacation or outdoor experience. It’s important not to forget some basic safety measures to ensure that everyone has a good time. Hopefully, this guide will help you have an enjoyable trip the next time you decide to go camping.