Sleeping under the star, roasting marshmallows by the campfire, waking up in the birdsong...how romantic and wonderful is a camping trip in your imagination, so you can't wait to start the first camping. But, the fact could be different, you may feel cold in the night, bitten by a mosquito, or get wet when rained suddenly...
So before setting out a first camping trip, you should master some camping skills. Here we will introduce a few valuable experiences to make your first camping trip more comfortable.
5 NECESSARY CAMPING GEARS
For backpack camping, ultra-light gear is better.
1. Camping Tent
SEINE Portable Lightweight Waterproof Outdoor Tent KT3081
2. Air Mattress
Lightweight Black Inflatable Sleeping Pad KM1904
3. Sleeping Bag
Mummy Sleeping Bag Durable and Waterproof KS3131
4. Lantern
Mini Size Powerful Camping Light 2 LEDs KA2313
5. Backpack
PEAK PEACK 45+5L Climbing Backpack KB3250
For car camping, as your car can carry gears for you, so you can choose large gears to make your camping more comfortable:
1. Camping Tent
KingCamp CAMPKING Series Instant UPF50+ Camping Tent KT3096
2. Air Mattress
Mattress Coil-Beam Technology Portable Built-in Foam Pump KM3606
3. Sleeping Bag
Double Layer Square Sleeping Bag KS3129
4. Lantern
5. Table
Bamboo Three Heights 4 People Camping Folding Table KC3928
6. Chair
Oversize Folding Sofa Chair KC3976
5 NECESSARY ACCESSORIES
- Hand Crank Flashlight with Radio and USB Port: even no batteries, you can have a light, or get weather forecasts, charge your cell phone.
- First Aid Kit: make sure to carry one and know how to use them. If you have unique needs, even you can consider custom-building your own first aid kit.
- Dehydrated Food: in an emergency, dehydrated food can give you energy. Maybe it’s not delicious, but it’s a must.
- Moisture-Proof Matches/Lighter/Long Burning Emergency Candles: help you start a fire for heat and cooking.
- Photos of Your Companion/ Laminated Card with Emergency Numbers / Medical Information / Extra Medication
In case of emergency, these things are useful.
5 VALUABLE EXPERIENCES
- Find the Right Campsite: few rocks, softer ground, like grass or sand, is a better sleeping area. Put one waterproof tarp under your tent, and another one at the top of your tent, this will ensure you stay dry.
- Keeping Cool & Warm: set up your tent in a shady spot, and keep the windows open, which will keep your tent cool in the hot summer. At night, the outside is cold even in summer, so make sure your sleeping bag rated for the coldest temperature you’ll encounter and filling the sleeping bag with blanket and clothes.
- Eating: prepare as much in advance as possible in the home, then the next thing to do is boiling the food at the campsite.
- Keep Clean: food and trash may attract animals, so keep your outdoor kitchen clean are essential. Wash dishes immediately after cooking, wipe down the table after each meal, and properly store both food and trash.
- Repel insects: don't use hygiene products that have a perfume which will attract bugs. Use the lavender spray to keep the bugs from biting. Throwing sage into a campfire is a useful method can help keep bugs away for awhile.
In case you know the essential message and begin your camping life, you will be shocked by the wonderful views, the fresh air, the relax of your body and soul. So let's go camping.