| When people are planning a camping trip, whether | | | | job done. A good idea is to go through your food |
| it be their first experience or they are an old | | | | lists for each meal, and ask yourself what in the |
| hand, one of the first considerations to take into | | | | way of cooking utensils you will need. Then |
| account is what to bring camping. If you bring too | | | | compile a separate list. This way you will know |
| much equipment then you will never get it all in | | | | you have it covered. |
| the RV or truck. Bring too little and you will find | | | | 5) Camping food storage containers |
| yourself missing half the equipment that may | | | | This covers coolers as well as tupperware to |
| make your camping trip that little bit more | | | | keep things fresh. Without these items then food |
| enjoyable. | | | | will spoil very quickly. A good idea is to have One |
| One of the best ways to ascertain what to take | | | | designated cool box that you pack with ice.That |
| on a camping trip is to compile a camping | | | | you will only open limited times a day. Thus |
| equipment list. This is a list that you can use an | | | | keeping it cooler longer. Transfer everything that |
| adapt time and time again, as your camping | | | | you are going to need for that day into a smaller |
| experiences grow. However when we make a list | | | | cool box and use that. |
| there are certain items that you should never be | | | | 6) Lighting |
| without. these are known as your camping | | | | This covers torches, candles and possibly tent |
| essentials. Here are some essential items that you | | | | lights. A good strong beamed durable torch is ideal |
| should bring with you for a camping trip. | | | | such as a Maglite. Ideal for those necessary trips |
| 1) Food Supplies | | | | to the loo in the middle of the night. |
| Whether or not you have meals that need to be | | | | 7) Backpacking equipment/Daysacksmost people |
| cooked, prepared, or M.R.E (meals ready to eat) | | | | when camping do not stay at the camping site |
| packs, you need to make sure you have | | | | the whole time. They like to get out and about to |
| sufficient food and water for the duration of your | | | | explore the surrounding area, So make sure you |
| trip. Excessive foodstuffs and you will have | | | | have your backpack or better still daysack |
| wastage. Too little food and your trip could be a | | | | packed with all your equipment necessary for |
| miserable experience. So plan your food and | | | | your days activities. |
| exercise portion control. | | | | 8) Handibox |
| 2) Sleeping Equipment | | | | What I like to do is to make up a little handibox |
| Sounds obvious I know! However go through | | | | for items that might come in handy for the trip |
| your camping equipment check list and make sure | | | | ahead. Items such as nylon cord or string, |
| that everything is in good working order. Another | | | | tye-wraps, and a multitool or pocket knife. You |
| good idea is to check the weather forecast for | | | | never know when you are going to need them, |
| the particular areas you are visiting. That way you | | | | and they could even save your life. |
| will get a better idea of how cold or warm | | | | 9) Sufficient clothing |
| it´s going to be. Then you can pack | | | | Again another obvious suggestion, however, a |
| accordingly. | | | | couple of tips regarding clothing... |
| 3) First aid kit | | | | 1) Try to take clothing which can be washed and |
| A simple first aid kit does not have to be | | | | dried quickly, that way you can turn items around |
| expensive to buy. In fact you can make your | | | | and wear them more than once. |
| own up. Mine generally consists of a few sticking | | | | 2) Always keep your clothing in a waterproof |
| plasters, some bandage, a few headache tablets, | | | | sack or bag, as there is nothing worse than |
| some antiseptic cream, and some insect repellent. | | | | wearing wet clothing. |
| Really it is whatever you think that you might | | | | 10 Map and compass |
| need, but it is very important! | | | | Another very important item to bring that will aid |
| 4) Cooking equipment | | | | you when you are out trekking etc. Especially |
| This includes pots and pans, plates etc, as well as | | | | important if you are camping in the back country. |
| what you are going to cook on. There is nothing | | | | If you follow these short guidelines then you will |
| more frustrating to learn that you have not got | | | | not go far wrong, and deciding what to bring |
| enough cooking utensils or equipment to get the | | | | camping will not be such of a dilemma after all. |