Saturday, October 31, 2009

Have A Hassle-Free Family Caravan Holiday By Being Well Prepared

By Juan Lopez

An outdoors family camping holiday could be a good solution to alleviating the stress from work and school worries. Sometimes sharing memories and laughter around a campfire is exactly what your family needs to do.

The budget for your holiday is a major consideration you will need to look at. This will depend on how many persons are travelling, what type of accommodation you will be using, what equipment you will need, whether you will be taking a caravan or not; and the list continues.

It's important to choose the appropriate camping equipment in order to avoid upsets when you arrive at the campsite.

Tents are usually the choice for setting up camp and if you are thinking of using one, make sure it is large enough to be comfortable. An average person needs 30sq feet of space to have enough room and comfort.

Make sure you pack a warm and big enough sleeping bag. There are numerous brands out there, in all sorts of shapes and sizes, that will do the job right. If you can, have a look at the weather forecast to see whether you are going to have nice or rainy weather when you reach your destination.

The next thing to consider is food. Normally when we are outside our homes, performing physical activities, our bodies consume more energy and those calories need to be replenished. A hot meal (plus plenty liquids) at the end of each day is exactly what the body needs. Before setting off, decide if you are doing your own cooking.

In terms of cooking equipment - the two-burner classic camping stove (found at any camping or caravaning store) will be ideal to cook fast meals. Make sure you have the correct type of gas and the correct connections in order to avoid problems; a small frying pan and some kind of pot will be enough to cook outdoors.

Sometimes it's best to use a caravan or recreational vehicle to go on camping holidays. There are many added advantages to travelling this way, specially the space and comfort of your living quarters when you reach the campsite. If you use such a vehicle, a caravan porch awning will increase your living space tremendously.

The best suggestion one can give is to be well prepared and think in advance about what gear you will need. It's wise to spend a little more when budgeting for equipment and travel costs, as this can be the difference between an enjoyable and a stressful holiday.

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