Best Camping tips for beginners
Camping is one or more nights of stay away from home in a tent or recreational vehicle. This is an outdoor activity and uses a tent, caravan, motorhome, or cabin, with or without shelter. People mostly like to leave urban areas and move to natural areas to camp, which is massive mind relaxation for their mental health. Usually, camping is used when hiking, canoeing, hunting, climbing, and fishing. A lot of hiking organizations are established around the world. As well, camping is the main topic of Scouting and Girl Guiding. This is an enjoyable activity to improve teamwork and people connectivity.
Best time to Camp
We can select the best camping time according to location, climate, and season. Spring, autumn, and summer is the most suitable season for camping. But some people love winter camping because of enjoying the adventure and cool and peaceful days without mosquitoes, flies, snakes, and bears.
Camping Equipment
Equipment is an essential factor in gaining a comfortable camping journey. This depends on the camping day count, time, and season. Equipment can change according to your choices but don’t forget to check this list before your camping.
- Paper map, GPS tool, or downloaded offline map
- compass
- Backpack (above 40 Litre, Recommended 65 Litre with tent)
- Cloths for planning days
- Windproof and Rain jacket and pants
- Solid and waterproof boots or shoes (Extra couple of shoes)
- Hat or cap
- Water Bottles
- Foods and Cooking equipment
- Walking poles
- First aid kit
- Sun cream
- Sunglass
- Knife or multi-tools
- Lamp, Head lamp, Candle, and Torch
- Camping tent with accessories
- Hammer or mallet
- Sleeping bag or blankets
- Sleeping pad or air mattress
- Hatchet, ax or saw
- Fire starter
- Folding chairs
- Ropes
- Insect repellent
- Firewood
- Fire matchbox or lighter
- Tarp tent
- Camera and Recorder
- Trash bags/ Extra Bags for disposal bin