Essentials For Camping
So you have decided to take that road trip this weekend, and you are wondering what are the essentials for camping? There are a number of items that make camping so special, and once you have them in your backpack and your vehicle, you will be eager to get out camping. A camping checklist will help you remember everything that you need for a successful camping vacation. By setting up an essentials for camping checklist, (get one for instant free download by clicking on the link) you will be able to make sure that you have everything that you need before you leave on your trip and it is something you can keep updated as you learn new things about camping.
Some people think that a camping checklist is a list of the necessities for camping, but it is more to the point of a “planning kit”. A camping checklist is more than just the necessities for camping, it is also the mental preparation that will take you far and wide in safety and comfort on your next trip.
The absolute essentials are water, food, a means of cooking and heating and somewhere safe to sleep. There are other things that will make camping life a lot easier. The things that you will need when you are camping include the following;
Water
Water bottle, possibly water purification tablets if your water is going to come from an outdoor source, like a stream or pond.
Food
Unless you are planning on catching your own prey and digging for vegetables or eating in restaurants all the time, you will need to carry food with you, whether packaged ready meals that just need heated or dried food that needs water added. Most of these come in lightweight packaging. Remember, baked bean tins get pretty heavy if you are going to carry them in a backpack.
Heat And Cooking
You will need a stove and fuel unless you are going to pick your own firewood, in which case, you would be wise to carry a starter kit of dry fluff (from the filter of your tumble dryer) and matches or a lighter. You will also need cooking utensils, cutlery, possibly a lantern, and maybe a cooler to keep cold drinks or food.
Sleeping
You will need a tent, or bivvy bag, or maybe a reservation at a camping lodge, if you prefer something a bit more solid. If you are into survival camping, then you may be willing to wait until you are at your chosen campsite before finding materials to create your own shelter. In this case, you will probably want to bring paracord and possibly a tarpaulin if you want to stay dry, even when survival camping.
If you are bringing a tent, make sure the package includes tent pegs and a mallet or whatever else is needed to erect the text and keep it anchored. Of course, if you are bringing friends or family you may need a massive camping tent or even a couple of very large camping tents.
You will also need sleeping bags or air beds, with the warmth level depending on the weather and time of year. Check the weather and temperature forecasts for your chosen campsite and remember, the higher you go in a mountainous region, the colder it will get. If it is likely to rain, make sure you can keep your sleeping bag and a change of clothes dry.
A backpack is essential for carrying all these items.
Extras
Knife – always useful. Hygiene items, washing kit, maybe wipes if you are not likely to have water for washing. First aid kit, with sticking plasters, bandages and antiseptic wipes. In addition, bring along some insect repellent and sunscreen, it’s a good thing to have!
Check the site you plan to stay for any special items you may need and whether there are any poisonous or dangerous creatures likely to be around. Fire starter kit, including matches or lighter and extra fluid and flints. You can get fire starters to carry instead of matches. Torch
Check out the essentials for camping checklist and add any items you always need to make sure you have everything you need for camping when you next go. Then save it in a safe place, ready for your next trip.
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appropriate clothing for your trip. Check the weather forecast and bring the clothing that will be needed on your trip. If it is going to be cold, make sure you have the appropriate coats, gloves, and shoes. Remember to also pack a rain poncho no matter what the weather forecast predicts.
