Tuesday 31 July 2012

Camping Tips Every Camper Needs To Follow

By Roxane J. Talisen


When you go camping with your family, you are likely to create memories that everyone remembers for a lifetime. But are the memories good ones filled with smiles and laughter? Or is just the trip that no one ever wants to talk about? The difference is largely in your knowledge and preparation for the trip. Read on for tips you can use towards camping success.

Plan accordingly when it comes to food. It is a hassle to make room in your car for all the food you need. However, proper nourishment is crucial when you are in the woods. Also, items that are fairly inexpensive in your local store often carry a higher price tag near camping sites. Bringing enough food means that you will save money and keep everyone in your family in a good mood.

The bathroom question is one issue that causes many people to avoid camping, but it needn't be. For people who simply cannot go to the restroom in the outdoors, there are many great, natural campgrounds that also include some basic infrastructure like toilets and simple showers. This can be a good compromise.

Protect yourself from disease carrying ticks while on your camping trip. Always dress in light colored clothing while in wooded areas so that ticks can be easily seen. Check you body frequently for ticks during the day. Use a tick repellant to discourage ticks and other biting insects. Tuck your pants into your socks for added protection.

If you are an intermediate or advanced camper and what to add some challenge back into the hobby, then look into backpacking. This is a type of camping where you are able to pick up your entire camp ground and put it all into one back pack and then continue walking.

The best tip in camping is to decide where you are going to camp and who is going to camp with you before you go. You need to pack for everyone and make sure there are facilities available. If you add any additional people at the last minute, you need to add additional food and supplies for them.

You will need to keep your items as dry as possible if it starts raining while you are camping. Be sure to pack enough plastic bags to store your items. Ziploc bags can be used to store smaller items, like toiletries, while larger items can be stores in garbage bags.

Make sure you secure all sources of food at night when you go to sleep. There are many animals that can frequent campgrounds at night and scavenge your food, especially when left open and unattended for hours. You don't want to wake up to your food scattered everywhere, and you left with a shortage.

If you are camping and the weather is starting to rise significantly, tale the coolers that you have with you and put them somewhere in the shade. It will also help to keep them covered with some type of tarp. This will keep the temperature inside the cooler from rising too much.

Did you just finish an extended camping trip and what something nice and greasy to eat from the local burger shop? While it may taste delicious, you should probably ease back into fast food or else your stomach may not be too happy with you. Try to stick with healthier foods for a couple of days at least.

Camping trips with your family become the memories of legend. Sometimes these memories are good, sometimes they are bad. To give your next camping trip the highest chances of success, apply all the ideas that you have read in this article. They can serve as the tent of knowledge that protects you.




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