Camping connects you to mother nature serves as a time to relax and bond with friends and family. As much as it is a time to relax, planning for camping isn’t easy, and it requires many arrangements to make it fun. However, we have compiled a list of tips and hacks to make your camping trip more straightforward and ensure that you have maximum fun while camping. These tips are easy to implement and will help you save resources.
Don’t forget cooking utensils
Ensure to pack a kitchen utensils box that contains essential things like forks, spoons, serving spoons , bottle openers , and spatulas. These items are easy to forget, and they can cost you more if you have to buy them on your way camping or at the campsite.
Take extra fuel for cooking
Take extra fuel if you plan to cook with a campfire or a gas camp stove. The most common camp stove uses butane gas canisters, so ensure to take enough that can last throughout the trip. Failure to do this can hinder your cooking plans during the trip. You may end up having to spend more on takeouts if you are unable to cook because you ran out of fuel.
Make adequate preparation for food preservation
If you plan on cooking at the campground, it is essential to take food bags and plastic storage containers to help preserve the fresh ingredients that you do not use in one go. These food bags can also help protect cooked meals and ensure that the food doesn’t get exposed to dirt or bacteria.
Plan your meals from home
Map out a feeding plan before leaving home, especially if the trip is with family and friends. It will help you avoid unforeseen circumstances that could hinder the feeding of everyone on the journey, including you.
Planning your meals before you leave home also gives you an idea of the ingredients, groceries, utensils, and other cooking materials you will need.
Purchase a Sleeping Bag
It gets colder at night than you think when camping, so it is wise to purchase a decent sleeping bag to shield you from the cold. Summer nights can also be chilly. Take a 3 season sleeping bag even when going camping in the summer.
Take a hot water bottle along
A hot water bottle helps you keep warm in bed, especially during the spring and winter. This hot water bottle can complement your sleeping bag as it will generate extra heat for you, thereby keeping you warm instead of shivering at night.
Avoid sleeping directly on the floor
Cold generates from the ground , so you could catch a cold if you sleep on the bare floor. You can take a thick Self Inflating Mattress (SIM) along, which contains foam padding as it will keep you warmer.
Learn how to pitch a tent before getting to the campsite
Pitching a tent for the first time can be such a headache. It gets worse when trying to set it up under unfavorable weather conditions. It gets better when you master how to pitch your tent within seconds. So, try doing a test run in your backyard and watch DIY videos before leaving for the campsite.
Before you leave, ensure that your mallet, poles, and pegs are inside your tent bag.
These tips and hacks will ensure that you have a great time camping. They will also make planning stress-free and save you time and money.