Friday, August 7, 2009

What To Remember When Going Camping

By Hasse Larsen

If you are considering going on a camping trip, there are a lot of things you should make sure that you have sorted out before going. Some people consider the planning process half the trip because it is so important.

There are a few things that you cannot be without on your trip. In this article I will tell you just what those things are. You can forget a lot, but if forget these things your trip will be hard to finish.

When I pack there is one thing I always make sure of first. That thing is the cooking equipment. There are a few alternatives to choose from that can range from only a box of matches to a big grill. Whatever you choose to bring, it is important that you don't forget it.

If you don't want to sleep outside in the rain, a camping tent is also very important to bring. The tents that you buy today can usually be compressed into a very small package that will not be very hard to carry. Be sure that you get a tent that is big enough so that you feel comfortable in it.

A sleeping bag should be a part of your basic camping equipment. Some people claim that they can easily sleep outside without a sleeping bag, but for me it is essential. It is the feeling of having something wrapped around my body when I sleep that makes it so important. You should also consider an inflatable mattress.

A thing that a lot of people don't think that much about bringing is a map. However, it is extremely important. If you have one, a GPS is also great.

All the things we have covered here are very important. There is still one thing that is probably more important than all of them. That thing is food. For most people, bringing food when camping is very important, as they are not able to catch any food them selves. Bring food, a camping chair and a camping table and you can enjoy your meals like you do at home. - 16887

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