Car Camping: Is This For You?

Here is an interesting concept: Car Camping!  For the creative and adventurous it may be something worth trying.

Title: Car Camping

Author: John Morris

Article:
When you are strapped for cash but need a place to crash, you  just might consider a local campground. Car camping is not  turning your vehicle into a rolling motel, but rather packing up  your camping gear and heading out to the campsite of your  choice. Once you have arrived at your destination unpack the  equipment, set up camp and enjoy!

1. Benefits Of Car Camping

- Your car is nearby if you need to pick up ice, food, etc - You  have a safe space to store food so bears can't get it - If your  tent collapses you can still sleep in the car for shelter

2. Packing

The best thing about car camping is that you won't need to bring  a lot so there isn't much to pack. Often it is tempting to bring  along many items that defeat the purpose of camping. Camping is  an opportunity to relax, refocus and enjoy the outdoors. It is  highly suggested that packed items include the basics of life  such as food, clothing and camping gear, and that's it. Bringing  along a computer, television, portable DVD player and other
electronic equipment can be counterproductive. Give yourself a  chance to really enjoy your surroundings.

3. Plan A Menu

Pack only the quantity of the food products needed to prepare  the menu item for everyone in your group. Include extra food for  unexpected snacks between meals.

4. Car Check-up

Your car is an integral part of car camping. It is prudent to  make sure that your vehicle is in good operating condition.  Therefore, check the tire pressure, water, engine hoses and make  sure that the spare tire is in good working order.

5. Arriving at the Campground

The earlier the better is a good rule of thumb in getting the  best choice of campsites at the campgrounds. Depending on your  preference you can be close to the bathrooms for convenience or  further from the restrooms for seclusion. Getting the tent up  before dark can also save you a lot of frustration. A practical  hint in setting up your tent would be to practice before you  leave home on your car camping trip. Finally, setting up your  campsite further away from the trash disposal area is prudent to  avoid the insects they attract.

6. Few Practical Tips

It can be tempting to use your car light to illuminate the area  at night - don't do this it will wear your battery right out.  Instead, use a real propane lantern. Your car camping experience  will be even more enjoyable when you follow a few practical  tips. For obvious reasons take along extra toilet paper, dont forget the sunscreen and insect repellant and pack a first aid  kit. Also, be sure to shower before you head out because unless
the campground has really nice showers and toilets you will want  to wait until you get home.

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Car Camping may not be for me, but for a super short quick outdoors adventure it can be appealing.