Whether you’re camping in your yard or going to the mountains, being prepared is essential for everyone to enjoy the trip, the stars, and all of nature’s offerings. Read the following article and you will find ways to make your time under the stars a success. The information you find will no doubt be useful on your trip.
Sleeping Bag
Your sleeping bag should be seasonally appropriate. A sleep bag designed for winter camping would make you sweat during the summer. The reverse is also true. Using a light, cool sleeping bag in the middle of winter will keep you very cold. You may even risk hypothermia.
Get a big enough tent to fit everyone and gear properly. This helps you to have a more comfy night’s sleep, and trips in and out of the tent will be less disturbing for those who are sleeping.
Try using dryer lint to help you start your campfire. A month before your camping trip, begin collecting the lint from your dryer’s lint filter. Collecting lint in a bag will allow you to have a fire building tool for your trip. Just grab your bag of dryer lint and go on camping day.
Oranges are good things to bring for your camping trip, and not only as a healthy snack option. After you’ve enjoyed the orange, keep all the peels. If the mosquitoes are swarming, rub the peels over your body to keep them at bay.
It’s imperative that you locate a safe place to camp and pitch your tent before the sun goes down. Look for a safe parking place if you are camping in an RV. If your camping with a tent, make sure to find a dry area that is also flat so you can pitch your tent with ease. It is much easier to do these things during the day, and you can become familiar with the area. You can save time by knowing what you are doing.
Protect your canine companion on the trip by keeping him leashed and under careful supervision. There are those who have a fear of dogs. You should keep that in mind while you are on your camping trip. Also, dogs can cause damage if you let them run free, so be sure to keep control of them at all times.
Duct Tape
A handy tool that will make your life easier when camping, is duct tape. There are multiple uses to put it to when camping, just like at home. Duct tape can be used to repair anything. You can also seal holes in sleeping bags or tents. If someone’s shoe falls apart while out and about, it can hold shoes together quite nicely. Applied to the foot itself can prevent blisters. You can also use it to bandage injuries.
When you go camping, you live on basics, but you need to be prepared too. You should bring your sleeping bag, plus some extra blankets. This will help you to stay warm, comfortable and safe during a cold or wet night.
Are you just starting out in the world of camping? You should try pitching your tent before you head out for the first time. This will help you to be prepared with the right equipment and skills to pitch your tent with ease. You can do this best before it gets dark outside.
As you’ve read, camping can be something that you all enjoy. Taking what you have gained here, it is time to plan a camping trip everyone can enjoy. Get out and about and take advantage of what Mother Nature has to offer.