Camping can be a rejuvenating getaway for the whole family. If you prepare and plan before your departure, your whole family will enjoy what nature has to offer.
Camping can be a rejuvenating getaway for the whole family. If you prepare and plan before your departure, your whole family will enjoy what nature intended.
Camping trips provide a great temporary escape from the stresses and dangers of suburban and urban life. However, the camping experience is fraught with its own set of dangers. The wise camper must take these into account and prepare in advance how to make safety in the woods a high priority and counter the inherent risks.
For example, packing an emergency bag full of safety and survival gear such as a car escape tool, swiss-army-like multitools, emergency radios, first aid supplies, cell phone chargers, solor emergency lights, and so forth is the first thing to consider. Proper lighting is also a must. With the right lantern or flood light you have the ability to see everything that is going on around you.
Most campgrounds provide electric service at each lot. Don't forget to bring your extension cord.
With security and emergency preparedness plans in place the fun part can begin - preparing to have fun! Camping is a fun activity and you can have a great time arranging a camping trip with your friends or family, only if you have a little information on how you can make your camping trip safe and comfortable.
Camping is something that the majority people like to do with one another even if all you do is pitch a tent in the yard. Camping trips for most people means a tent and sleeping in a bag on the ground. If that does not really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure. More on that later.
An air mattress provides a bed as comfortable as yours at home. A portable air pump will have it at your desired firmness in a jiffy. Hammocks and cots also provide a restful night.
To be warm and cozy, plan on bringing a number of blankets or a high quality sleeping bag. Even in the hottest summer days, tent camping is always chilly. When camping during the cold seasons, exponent tents and sleeping bags will keep you warm even in fridged temperatures.
Tents have a come a long way since I started camping some thirty years ago. Today they are well water proofed, have good ventilation and at the same time keep some warmth in. They have all kinds of neat extras, such as pockets for smaller items and other belongings, and zippered openings where you can keep a cooler so you can grab that beverage or water without having to step outside the tent.
Even though tent camping is one of the most common camping adventures, in recent years camping in a recreational vehicle has had a serious jump to its popularity. While RV camping may seem more comfy and convenient, tent camping is for those hearty souls who want to dance in tune with nature.
Tent camping requires you to pare down on equipment, food, clothing and the extraneous junk of modern life. Basically you set up a tent on the ground, and that is where you will sleep. When camping in a tent, you must prepare for moisture to settle on things indside and outside of your tent. To prevent wet bedding, place a piece of plastic under the tent and place a box fan inside the tent.
If the idea of camping in a tent is not attractive to you and you don't own a camper, some campgrounds rent cabins and campers at a decent price. Be ready to take your own blankets, sheets, pillows, and bath towels. Most campgrounds don't accomodate with more than basic furniture, bathroom facilities, and a small kitchen with only a few dishes and cookware. Fireplaces are available in some cabins. If you are wanting to rent a cabin or RV, calling to make arrangments is sometimes required several months in advance.
If you want to invest in something even more advanced, they have tents now that are like houses, called cabin tents. In there they have heaters, fireplaces and some come even with full blow kitchens. However, at what point is it no longer camping right?
Parting Thoughts:
As you organize your camping equipment before heading out, be sure to use the vacuum food sealer to seal matches, clothing and other items that must be kept dry. It seems like a crazy idea, but a vacuum food sealer can keep matches, which are critical for lighting the evening campfire, dry and safe. Clothing, bedding, and towels can be placed in the large sized bags and vacuum sealed to make them compact and easy to carry. The bags can be saved for later use.
If you are new to camping or are thinking about taking up this activity then I say go for it soon! Camping is a great way to enjoy God's creation and everything the environment has to offer. The best part is there are many levels of variety to camping and there is certainly one that fits your preferences and needs. In future articles we will explore just how much fun these adventures can be.
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