When going
camping, it is important to make sure you pack everything you need. Forgetting
something as simple as an extra pair of socks could turn a good day into a
miserable one. I will be going over my top 5 items to never forget when going
on a camping trip.
camping, it is important to make sure you pack everything you need. Forgetting
something as simple as an extra pair of socks could turn a good day into a
miserable one. I will be going over my top 5 items to never forget when going
on a camping trip.
Water
Water is
essential for life so, of course, you must not forget it. How much water you
need depends on how long and how far you are going to be away from
civilization. You can store water bottles in a cooler, bring a water cooler
with a tap and cups, or bring a hydration pack. Whatever you decide make sure
that you never leave garbage at your campsite.
essential for life so, of course, you must not forget it. How much water you
need depends on how long and how far you are going to be away from
civilization. You can store water bottles in a cooler, bring a water cooler
with a tap and cups, or bring a hydration pack. Whatever you decide make sure
that you never leave garbage at your campsite.
Extra Clothes
Bringing extra
clothes is an easy precaution that can save your camping trip. If the weather
doesn’t end up as planned or the night gets a little more chilly than expected
then you will be thankful you came prepared. Bringing along ponchos and layers
of clothes will add some weight to your pack but could prove to be well worth it.
I also always recommend bringing an extra pair of socks. Throughout the day
your socks will become full of dirt, sweat, sand, and other elements. Changing
into a fresh pair is one of the best feelings.
clothes is an easy precaution that can save your camping trip. If the weather
doesn’t end up as planned or the night gets a little more chilly than expected
then you will be thankful you came prepared. Bringing along ponchos and layers
of clothes will add some weight to your pack but could prove to be well worth it.
I also always recommend bringing an extra pair of socks. Throughout the day
your socks will become full of dirt, sweat, sand, and other elements. Changing
into a fresh pair is one of the best feelings.
First Aid Kit
You never know
when accidents will happen so it’s important to be prepared for them. Bringing
a first aid kit is a necessity when you are exploring the wilderness. Your
first aid kit should come equipped with bandages, latex-free gloves,
disinfectants, gauze, mole-skin, and a suture kit. Make sure that you know how
to use all of these tools as well before going on your trip.
when accidents will happen so it’s important to be prepared for them. Bringing
a first aid kit is a necessity when you are exploring the wilderness. Your
first aid kit should come equipped with bandages, latex-free gloves,
disinfectants, gauze, mole-skin, and a suture kit. Make sure that you know how
to use all of these tools as well before going on your trip.
Firestarter
If you plan on
camping overnight, chances are you plan on having a fire. If you plan on having
a fire, you will need a way to start that fire. Firestarters come in many forms
including lighters, matches, flint and steel, batteries and steel wool, and
even a hand drill. Chances are you will be cooking food over the fire so this
is an item that you will want to triple check that you have.
camping overnight, chances are you plan on having a fire. If you plan on having
a fire, you will need a way to start that fire. Firestarters come in many forms
including lighters, matches, flint and steel, batteries and steel wool, and
even a hand drill. Chances are you will be cooking food over the fire so this
is an item that you will want to triple check that you have.
Radio
A radio is a great
tool to bring on your trip. It can help warn of bad weather, tell the news, and
allow you to listen to your favorite stations. If bad weather was to hit, a
radio would be good to have around. You can know how severe the weather is and
if you should be concerned. You can also use the radio for entertainment and
listening to music around the fire.
tool to bring on your trip. It can help warn of bad weather, tell the news, and
allow you to listen to your favorite stations. If bad weather was to hit, a
radio would be good to have around. You can know how severe the weather is and
if you should be concerned. You can also use the radio for entertainment and
listening to music around the fire.
While there are
plenty of other important things to bring along these are my top 5 items.
Whenever going camping I suggest making a list and checking over it while you
pack. There are a number of websites where you can get camping supplies from
including Campsmart,
Amazon, and eBay. Good luck and happy camping!
plenty of other important things to bring along these are my top 5 items.
Whenever going camping I suggest making a list and checking over it while you
pack. There are a number of websites where you can get camping supplies from
including Campsmart,
Amazon, and eBay. Good luck and happy camping!
