October 10, 2007
Preparing Your Camping Gear For A Relaxing Vacation
The gear you take with you is up to you – naturally you will want to take a tent and sleeping bag, some water, and probably a portable cooking stove, but beyond that, the possibilities are endless, and the choice comes down to your personal preferences, and how adventurous you are feeling.
The Great Outdoors
You should keep in mind that camping is all about roughing it. It’s about going without electricity, technology and many more of the items that make life more convenient. Some people like to take everything they can fit in their bags, but some would say that’s hardly roughing it. Others like to take the bare minimum so that they actually feel as though they’re one with nature.
Whichever school of thought you belong to, keep in mind that camping is much more relaxing if you keep things simple – leave your mobile and laptop behind, and just get out there and enjoy nature. Take as little or as much camping gear as you need to live comfortably, but don't go too far – otherwise you may as well just stay in a hotel instead!
When you go to your local survival or camping store, you will see a lot of choices – everything from inflatable beds to keep you comfortable, to cooking equipment and water filtration gear. Prioritize yourself carefully so that you don't end up buying tons of stuff you will not use, and forgetting something that you really need.
Make sure that you have food, shelter, and something comfortable to sleep in. Make sure that you have comfortable clothes for while you are on the trip, and that you can enjoy yourself while you are there – as long as you have the basics, you should be able to have a wonderful time on your camping trip.
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Comments
October 11, 2007
Lyndsay said:
Packing sensibly is a good tip - I took a camping trip a few years ago, and took a 90L backpack, a smaller rucksack, stuff clipped to the top, and a small sholder bag full of stuff. I'd wanted to walk from the train station to the camp site, but got halfway there, and almost collapsed from exhaustion - I had to stagger to a farm, knock on the door, and get them to call me a (very overpriced) taxi
Still, the rest of the trip was fun - but I can honestly say, only a third of what I packed got used.
THINK before you pack!
October 18, 2007
honor said:
Its well worth your time going to your local army surplus store, they have some excellent equipment ant knock down prices, remeber the army live outdoors (most of the time) and so the equipment and the portability of thier kit is great - plus rather than rush in and spend a fortune on something you might only use once get is 'second hand'