Camping is an adventure which takes on sometimes and other times with partners. The journey nourishes you and gives you memories that you will carry with you for a lifetime.
However, before you take this journey it is important that you prepare for it because once you start you will be away from home and you can never be sure if the thing you need would be available anywhere.
Since the journey is not luxurious and out in the wild you will have to carry your things on your own. Hence the decision to what things take with you is a critical one.
To help you do that and be sure that you’re not making a mistake. Here is a checklist for your assistance.
1. Campsite
Before you travel anywhere you always prepare by getting all the information you can about the place you plan to visit. You have to do something similar here get to know what campsites are available, what facilities do they offer and what natural things you get offered (like treks, lakes, rafting) because unlike before they’re developed while still keeping the natural things about the place intact.
According to WhiteDuck Outdoors it is a good idea to take a paper map and a compass (learn how to use it) along rather than depending solely on mobile phones. They’re battery operated and you never know when you might get in a situation where your phone dies or there is no reception. So either learns the routes or take upon reliable things.
2. Tents and beds
They’re going to a big part of this journey because whenever you get tired and want to rest. These two essentials will help you do that so that you have enough energy to do things on your next day. The tenting essentials can be
- Tent pegs ( a few extra would never hurt)
- A rug for the floor
- A windbreaker
- Pillow
- A comfortable mattress
These are the basics but if you are going to the campsite by car you can certainly choose to add a few more things. If you need a tent under $100, we suggest checking out this resource.
3. Lights
While it is all great and natural in daylight things can be quite different at night. Certainly, moonlight is not enough ever! So you need torch lights, rechargeable lights, and headlamps. They will be your savior from the mosquitoes and luring animals in the forest.
4. Food
One of the most enjoyable things about camping is that you get to cook all-natural over an open fire. While killing birds and animals for eating looks good in the camping series you see on television things can be drastically different when you do them on your own- our advice doesn’t even try! For cooking, you need a matchstick, a freezer box (in this you can keep half-cooked meat, vegetables, and drinks) and some utensils (like paper plates, glasses, and pots to cook in).
5. Clothes
Planning what clothes to bring and what to leave behind can be daunting or confusing. The first step is to check the weather forecast. If you’re going in summers and it’s about to get more heated then you might want to take clothes in which you feel breezy. If you’re going in winter then we would suggest layering up good because you may not feel much in your house but at the campsite out in the open things can be drastically different.
Deciding on the number of changes of clothes you bring can be dependent upon the number of days you are going to stay and what facilities there or there are not for doing laundry.
Lastly don’t forget your undergarments and your upper layers of clothes should be such they cover you. Also, you never know how things can change so we suggest you include a raincoat in your bag pack. Hiking boots and sunglasses are a given rest you can choose depending on types of weather, for instance, you won’t need too many socks in summer in winter the more the better.
Now we leave it up to you to make the smart decisions
6. Fire equipment
While you are taking lights (for the night) or grillers (for cooking food) making up a fire is the best thing about camping – I mean is there any camping experience without that? How else will you enjoy the music or horror stories at night whilst grilling marshmallows?
If you are going for a day or two then you can get wood from some store and carry them to the campsite in the trunk of the car. However, if you are going for anytime longer than that, then you would have to rely on the natural tree woods. For cutting that you would need an ax or a saw.
7. Personal hygiene
They are essential on every trip but when going camping they become more crucial as you may not get things you want anywhere around. For starters don’t forget your sunblock or your mosquito repellent. Take some basic first aid and don’t forget to include an allergy medicine many allergies show up when you are in a different environment.
Next, you need to inquire about the campsite you plan to visit do they have a shower? If yes then great but if not then you might need a portable shower. Also take the basic things along like soap, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste. A feeling of freshness will not only keep you energized but also make your experience enjoyable.
8. Entertainment
If you are a family or even a group of friends you might want to consider adding some things for your entertainment. They can be anything from a baseball kit, Frisbee, cricket and even some board games. You can do a lot of things in day time but the nights are a little too long and these things will help you pass time instead of just fighting the crickets around your camp.
You can add other things as well but we believe that these are something every individual will want when going on the camping adventure.
