A camping holiday can be fun for the entire family. They provide an opportunity to commune with nature and have quality bonding time with the family. Planning and preparation is key to ensuring you have what you need for your outdoor vacation. Bringing too little with you may leave you with not enough of the camping essentials while bringing too much may make it impossible to carry everything on your back.
If youll need your own shelter then choose a tent that is an adequate size and is easy to assemble. Look for a sturdy tent made of waterproof material. The more elaborate, the more assembly time and effort is usually required. Consider purchasing a self-assembling tent that has a collapsible frame all in one unit. It will save time putting up and taking down.
Roughing it doesnt mean you have to sleep on the bare ground. Purchase an inflatable mattress and a comfortable sleeping bag. If youre hiking with your gear then buy a lightweight yet well insulated sleeping bag and a sleeping mat to sleep on. If youll be sleeping in cold weather then spend the money to get a well insulated sleeping bag; it will be well worth the investment.
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