Camping Advice
So you are ready to go off camping, have you forgotten a vital piece of your kit? You need to pre-plan for a successful and enjoyable camping expedition and it is important that you make a checklist of things that you will need with you.
There is no definitive checklist for camping holidays, however, here is an example of a checklist for camping that covers most of the basic essentials you will need and it will allow you to get to know the kinds of items you may need.
If you are a beginner to camping you will discover things once your are at your location that you wish you had brought, this is normal, make sure you include them next time.
Personal Hygiene
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Sanitary towels
Anti-bacterial soap
Clothes
Cool clothes
Waterproofs
Boots/walking shoes
Sun hat
Woollen hat
First Aid
First aid kit
Antihistamines
Plasters/bandages
Paracetamol or some other kind of pain relief
Make sure you include your prescribed medication
Sleeping Quarters
- A groundsheet
- A flysheet if required (especially in high summer)
- Pillows
- A hammer/mallet
- Your Tent including all pegs, stakes, guy ropes
- Sleeping bags and blankets just in case. It can get colder than you expect at night
Cooking Equipment
Thermos flask
Kitchen foil, kitchen tissue, cling film, napkins
Food and drink supplies
Cooker, stove, and/or a BBQ kit
Matches and/or lighter (matches can get wet)
Cooling box
Pots, pans, plates, cups, cutlery, glasses
Cooking utensils, e.g. ladle, tongs, large spoon, fork
Tin opener, corkscrew, bottle opener
Sharp knife for food preparation (or gutting fish if you go that wild)
Miscellaneous
Pen and paper
Duct tape
Spare rope, spare tarp
Map and compass
Mobile phone
Camera
Toys, books, games, Ipod, radio
Spare batteries
Backpack
Outdoor furniture e.g. foldaway chairs/tables
Camping with the Children
If you are going camping with your children for the first time, you may be interested in the following:
Plan the camping trip together with the kids
Decide on places to go before you leave – consider interests, outdoor experience with reference to the children’s ages.
Prepare and pack the equipment and supplies
Try a campout in your own backyard before you go for the first time
Try a bit of outdoor cooking, BBQ is a good start
Show the kids how to use some camping equipment
Plan activities
Listen to the many night sounds
Take a hike in the local woods
Go on a flashlight walk
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