Camping Made Easy

Summer is here, or so it seems. Summer means something different to everyone. I love summer for all of the camping opportunities that it offers.

I get really excited just thinking about being outdoors for days on end with family and friends, playing games hiking or just sitting around the campfire talking. Some of my most cherished memories are of my family camping when I was small. You will make memories that you will never forget. Before the fun can begin you will need to prepare for your outing. You will have to choose what type of camping you want to do.

There are many different types of camping. From a camping RV park with a camp host running water and flush toilets and hot showers, to the deep woods off the beaten path camping under the stars. If you are just start out and this is your first time camping I suggest option number one. You will find it more relaxing camping at a park with host at first. You will forget something and it is much less hassle to just stroll over and ask the camp host where you may get the item that you swore you packed but just can't find right now. The best way to prepare for camping is to start a list of basic items you will need, here is my basic list for beginners:

1. Tent
2. Sleeping Bags
3. Bug Spray
4. Warm and Cool Clothing
5. Sun Screen
6. Flashlight
7. Rain gear
8. Matches
9. First Aid Kit
10. Food
11. Toilet Paper (trust me on that one)

One main section of your list should be about shelter. For people who prefer roughing it a bit, this will include a tent of some type. There are hundreds of tents to fit everyone's needs, from giant multi-room tents to little tiny one man tents. The next important thing you will need to consider is your bedding or sleeping bags. the type of sleeping bag you choose can be the difference between having a good camping trip or an awful one.

Make sure that it has the proper temp rating for the weather conditions that you will be camping in. There is nothing worse than being to hot or to cold while you try to sleep. To make the best choices for your needs speak to the sales person at your local sporting goods store and you should walk out ready to try your hand at camping.

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Bella Roushall
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