Camping is such a fun activity that you can enjoy by yourself or with company. There is so much that you can do to fill in the time; it is a unique experience that will teach you new things and will make you learn a lot about yourself. It is also so essential for us and we all should try it at least once in our lives.
Our lives are always busy and seem to pass by so fast; it is always filled with busy schedules to the point where we forget to invest our time in activities that actually matter. Camping will allow you to embrace nature and enjoy some quiet time where you are not working or stressed. You can finally stargaze as long as you want and enjoy the sky’s color palette all day. Below are 5 camping tips for your next outdoor adventure!
1. Checklist
Creating a checklist is essential for your trip, especially if you are a first-timer. It will save you from so much trouble and it will help you remember everything you could possibly need. The problem with camping is that you can’t know what you might need in case an accident happens, which means that you need to have extra tools packed with you. Make sure you have things like hammer, axe, scissors, duct tape, screws, and nails with you. As for shelter, you will need a tent, sleeping bag, pillows, sheets, air pump, rope, and a dustpan. For cooking, you will need a buddy burner, thermos, ice, water jug, plates, trash bags, containers, paper towels, knives, forks, and peelers. Don’t forget to pack a first aid kit, soap, flashlight, whistles, sunscreen, compass, batteries, GPS, map, sunglasses, and a pocket knife.
2. Get Used To Your Gear
One of the biggest problems that campers face is with their equipment, if you have never been out camping before then it is probably time that you have practiced setting up a tent. It is not that tents are complicated, but you need to know your way around them so that you don’t get yourself in trouble. According to some experts, setting up a tent or a hammock is a fun activity, so long as you’ve practiced enough. You will also need to know how to make a fire using wood and you need to practice setting up your bed. You will also need to make sure that your oven and lantern work if you will have them with you.
3. Plan Your Meals
Another problem that campers face is with their meals. They get caught up with preparing for their trip that they forget to list down the meals they will prepare. You might be thinking that it’s not such a big deal, but here is the thing. When you don’t plan your dishes, you don’t get the proper ingredients for them, which could result in either eating really bad meals or sticking with sandwiches every day. Make sure you have enough food, spices, plates, forks, and knives for the number of days you will be spending there.
4. Clean After Yourself
Clean spaces are important for every camper; the people who were camping before you cleaned up after themselves so that you and everyone else can have a neat space they can enjoy themselves in. Make sure you do the same for others as well. Our environment is important; we are all responsible for it. So make sure you do your part; remember to have a trash bag you can collect your waste in, get rid of the fireplace, and make sure you haven’t left any bottles or plastic material around the area.
5. Camp Close To Your Home
You don’t need to camp close to your house every time, of course, but if this is going to be your first time it is better to be around the area. Many campers had problems with their tents and ended up sleeping without one; there are others who didn’t have enough food with them. You might forget something important, need to cut your trip short, or need to come back home urgently for time-sensitive reasons. Try to be close to your home, or someone else’s during your first camping experience.
Having said all of that this trip will be one of a kind, so long as you have planned it thoroughly. Planning can make or break your experience. You need to make sure that you have everything you might need over there; you can never pack too much because you always need to be prepared. Remember to have a checklist and to clean after yourself.