Camping Essentials

By: Gina Clark
Submitted: 2008-05-06 19:41:13
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With summer quickly approaching, many of us are beginning to make plans. However, the economy is declining and some may be wondering if they will be able to take a family vacation this year. This summer could be a great opportunity for you to take your family camping, to experience the great outdoors and spend quality time together.

As with all trips, you must plan ahead to go camping. Call and make a reservation at the campgrounds you will visit if you are going in the summer. If you are going at another time of the year a reservation may not be necessary. Ask what extra things they offer, such as fishing or swimming, and if they have any restrictions. If you are camping in an RV, you need to find out if they have accommodations available at night, because not all campgrounds offer them.

When camping, it’s very important that you pack everything you need. Here’s a brief list of essential items you shouldn’t leave home without, but can easily be overlooked. Number one, any prescription medicine and a written copy of that prescription, as well as a first aid kit. Insect repellant and sun screen can greatly improve the quality of your trip. If you will be doing any hiking or may stay in a remote place, take a flare gun with you. Also, take a cell phone with an extra battery and a radio. If you will be using sleeping bags, pack them in a waterproof bag. I would also recommend your backpack to be waterproof, as well as your matches.

To store your camping equipment, keep it in large bins. Write down on a piece of paper all that is in each bin and tape it to the bin. This will allow you to know where everything is, both when you are camping and at home. This eliminates a great deal of the preparation for your camping trip, because your camping things are always ready. You just need to pack your clothes, food and whatever other items you wish to take with you, grab your bins and you are ready to go.

Camping can be a lot of work, or it can be a chance for you to relax, experience nature and spend quality time with those you care most about. Consider a camping trip this summer, whether you take another vacation somewhere else or not.

Gina Clark writes on travel and financial issues. Click here to learn additional vacation saving tips.

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