August 13, 2009

Checklist For Camping Trips

By Hasse Larsen

A lot of people who go camping don't really know what they need to bring. This is something that will be better when they have done it few times. There is one thing that are common to experts in the camping community and that is how careful they plan every trip they go on. Some even feel that the planning is half the trip.

When camping, there are some things that everyone need to make sure that they don't forget. In the article that you are reading now, I will try to give you a few pointer on what the most important things to bring is. At least you should take the gear that I am mentioning into consideration.

When I am packing, the first thing i always pack is my cooking equipment. I prefer to use a cooking device that runs on gas, but it is entirely up to you what you want to use. You can of course also choose to rely on dry wood and a camp fire, but I have learned that it is good to at least bring my gas cooker.

Another thing that you should make sure that you don't forget is your tent. Even though the sun is shining and no clouds can be seen, I always bring the tent because you never know. It is a pain to walk back in pouring rain. Remember that you can sleep outside under that sky even if you have your tent in your backpack.

I know that a lot of people choose to leave their sleeping bag at home when they go camping. For me this is out of the question, because i can't sleep without something around my body. There are plenty of sleeping bags to choose from, so you should not have a problem finding one that will fit your needs. A mattress is also something i bring along.

My best friend when camping is without a doubt my GPS. The problem is that they are quite expensive. For just about anyone a map and compass will do just fine.

All the things that I have talked about here is the most important the gear category. There is another category that is maybe even more important; the supplies. The supplies category consist of things like food, drinks, tooth paste, etc. I know that a lot of un-experienced campers have problems finding and preparing food in nature, and will be much better off with food that they bring from home. Remember that camping should be enjoyed, it should not be a pain.

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