Millions of people around the world go camping every year to escape the harsh reality for some days. Camping is a therapeutic way to release stress and to reconnect with Mother Nature. Camping is not only visually pleasing but also healthy. Trekking or hiking on a mountain with your body absorbing sun rays not only provides the essential vitamin D needed for your body but also burns off some calories and increase stamina. So, if you’re a first-time camper and want to have the best experience, here are the essential tips you need to know.
- Buy suitable gear and backpack
Make sure you buy suitable gear and try it out once before leaving for camping. A good night’s sleep is essential to follow it up with exploring nature, and buying the best sleeping bag is not disagreeable. Buy a backpack according to your needs with how much weight you can travel with while trekking or hiking to a campsite.
- Pack essentials
Pack according to your needs and for how many days you’ll be camping. Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush, clothes, flashlight, water bottles, and a extra padded cushion to add more comfortableness to your sleep. A wise choice also would be to take a filter with you to filter water from streams etc.
Buy some energy drinks and granola bars to sustain energy levels while camping and pack stretchable clothes for a better experience.
Learn how to also make your own Granola Bars with this neat little recipe in this video.
- Choose a tent
Camping can be in RVs or tents so if you want to get the closest camping experience, then it should be in a tent. You never know the weather conditions; one moment, it is 25C the next moment it could be raining, so buy a 3-weather survivable tent that is available widely and can be used in summer, autumn, or on a rainy day. Count the number of people joining you on this adventure to select a spacious tent or a specific number of tents.
- Pre-book campsite spot and premake your meals
If you’ve made an impromptu decision of going on a camping without a spot, then that would be stressful and a lot of hassle for you so, it’s better to choose a spot before going on a camping trip. There’s a lot of camping sites around the country providing amenities such as clean toilets, showers, and even Wi-Fi. So, check out possible campsites near you to have options and specific details.
Camping wouldn’t allow you sometimes to make fancy meals, and if you’re a foodie, then canned meals and granola bars would not be enough for you. Prepare meals a day before you set off for camping that would need minimal use of resources and make a delicious meal.
- Practice setting up your tent
Last but not least, and the most crucial step of camping is setting up a tent. It’s not easy to set up a tent even though the package says only a 5 to 10 minutes setting up needed. So, set up your tent in the backyard of your house 2 to 3 days before your camping day and practice setting it up until you learn it properly.
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