Top Tips And Tricks For A Fun Camping Adventure

By Dorsey T. Emanus

Whether you choose to go camping by yourself or take the whole family, few destinations make for such amazing fun and adventure! Learn how to make the most of your time with nature in the great outdoors, by reading the following tips that will guide you to the best camping trip ever.

Take sunscreen with you so that you know you are protected from the sun. You don't need to come back from your trip and find yourself and the rest of your family burned from the sun. Invest into sunscreen so that you don't have to worry about the sun on your trip.

Prior to leaving, take a few minutes to make a check list of everything that you need. There is nothing worse than getting to a campsite and then finding out that you don't have what you need to be comfortable. A check list is a great aid as you are packing. Try to start getting things together several days before you leave so you have plenty of time.

Avoid losing your way when exploring your camping region. Getting lost is one of the more common problems experienced on a camping trip. If you have the urge to explore, be prepared before venturing out. Bring a compass, a GPS device and a map. Mark your path with some sort of sign like a chalk mark on a tree. This will help you find your way home.

Talk to everyone in your next camping party about the health of their backs. Some might not be able to sleep on hard ground or need more than a standard mat or cushion. Also, portable or foldable stools might be needed around the campfire, as constant standing or sitting on the ground is not good for their spine.

When you go camping, be sure to have a few activities in mind other than just... "camping". The camping experience is enriched by hiking, swimming, exploring and things like that. Be sure to engage in some of these other activities so that you have the fullest camping experience you've ever had.

Before you leave on your trip, use your backyard to help you work out the kinks in your camping equipment. Put up your tent to make sure you know (or remember!) how to put it up. This will also allow you to see if anything needs to be patched up. It will make it that much easier for you when you get to the campsite.

If you are camping in an area that has loose or very sandy soil, you should make sure that you place large, heavy rocks on top of all the stakes of your tent. This will keep the stakes planted firmly in the ground and your tent from collapsing on its own.

Choose a camp ground that will make everyone happy. There are camp ground and there are camping resorts. The resorts will have more amenities than the grounds will. Many of them will have things like heated pools, fine dining and even hot tubs. Look into the place you are considering staying at to be sure everyone will be pleased.

When packing for your camping trip, do not forget chairs and a radio. One of the best parts of camping is sitting around the campfire. You could sit on an old log, but why bother when you can pack chairs and be comfortable. The radio is for entertainment sitting around the fire. An even better idea is to bring your guitar for a sing along.

Learning and living with nature is one of the best ways to spend your hard earned vacation time. Pack and prepare with everything you need to make your camping adventure a success, and be sure to keep all the tips from this article in mind to make it go more smoothly.

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