Thursday, April 21, 2011

Camping for Fun

By Andrew Craine


Camping holidays are exciting.For most people, it happens regularly for others, irregularly but for most people, camping times are times when they unwind refresh themselves, have fun with friends, family and loved ones.Without the correction preparation, the whole camping experience could be ruined.The right equipment is the best way to make sure you have as much fun as possible on your camping trip.

There are a number of camping gears which campers must seriously consider if they intend to have fun.The gadgets and equipment talked about are essential and you shouldn't leave home without them.It doesn't matter how experienced you are as a camper, the essentials are sometimes easy to forget, so this article aims to remind you about all your camping essentials.Firstly and most importantly is the camping tent.Tents are the most common shelter source for campers.Rain can appear suddenly at any time.In this case, your tent might be the only place to escape the rain.

The sizes and types of tents available for campers are variable.There are tents for one person, for two, three persons etc.Hence the type of tent one will take on a camping trip will be determined by the number of people who would use the tent and the kind of privacy wanted.There are specifically designed light weight backpacking tents if you need to carry your tent for long periods of time.Different tent types include the easy to pitch Dome tents, and cabin tents with plenty of space for lots of people who need their privacy.

Next is a heater.Propane heaters are a common camping necessity.This is because of the unpredictability of the weather.The weather could change abruptly or the camping area might turn chilly and cold at night.You can properly prepare for your trip by making sure you have researched the area you're camping in well.Binoculars are another camping essential.There are times when you need a clearer pair of eyes to see something.

Navigation aids like compasses, wrist watches and GPS devices are also essential.Admittedly GPS devices have pretty much taken over as a navigation tool, a compass is a good way to make sure you're going in the right direction if your GPS fails.In most camping watches today, there are inbuilt compasses or GPS tools which aid the campers in staying "on track".

Army knives, water bottles and cooking equipment are also essential bits of kit to pack.The amount of time you're camping for will help you decide which of these essentials you need to take with you.Most people find new recipes to try when they're cooking outdoors.It is always fun and something to look forwards to with great anticipation.

The extent of the fun attainable in a camping trip is dependent on how well prepared and well planned the campers get.




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