Now that summer is here, as a teen, we all used to make this bucket list or to put in a grown-up language “A to-do list” that bore our planned summer. Hiking, camping, swimming, internship, and whatnot.
The list was a sacred scripture, and any undone task reminded us how we failed at making the most of our vacation. Of all the recreational activities, camping is quite a pacifying way to swipe your summer days.
Spending a night away from the suffocating city buildings to explore nature, out in the deep dark woods or at the top of a mountain.
Below we have everything you need to know about camping.
Camping
Everyone is knowledgeable about what camping refers to, but sometimes a recreational activity can turn into misery if not planned properly. Seriously, what could go wrong on a camping trip?
Well, maybe you forgot to bring the navigation, and now you are lost somewhere in the woods with no signals, sounds apocalyptic enough to give goosebumps.
Planning
Plan out the whole thing; you would not want the venture to spiral out of control. Select the favored kind of camping if you have a plethora of money you could go for campground camping and if you are short on a budget go for the wild camping both of them have respective pros and cons.
While picking a camping site, you must consider the following aspects
- Availability of water?
- Laterine facility?
- Accessibility?
- How near is the emergency help?
- Are there any wild animals?
Skills to learn before Camping
Camping is not a piece of cake; it is a recreational activity that demands some input from your side. You should know how to settle a tent, make a fire. In the case of unavailability of pure water, you should apprehend water purification.
Last but not least, defensive mechanism if you happen to front a wild animal. Maybe watch some shows on survival in the wild they will help you grasp what nature beholds in the wild and how to cope and get away with the things.
Camping gear
Once you are done with the planning you need to have proper gear for camping, we have enlisted the primary supplies one could be requiring.
Navigation
Along with GPS keep an analog compass as well. Navigation will be your guide to and from the camping site.
Safety First
Keep the first aid kit with you, and other insulation supplies like sunscreen, spare clothes, shades, an umbrella, flashlights. Be sure to pack extra batteries. Repair kit and tools are a must-have. Scissors, knife, can opener and a screwdriver.
Emergency Shelter
It is one of the essential elements of a survival situation. Inflatable tents and a small blanket can save you from uncertain weather extremities.
Food
Pack good nutritional value food and easy to digest snacks. To keep yourself hydrated go for water and water treatment supplies. Camping is a physical activity that will raise the risk of dehydration.
Conclusion
Camping is all about preparation. If you follow the instructions, your experience will be worth the arrangements. Go and explore, nature awaits.
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