Camping can be wonderful if you plan your trip correctly. The desire to escape to nature is beautiful, but the truth is that failure to prepare will leave you at odds with nature and wishing you never thought of camping in the first place. To avoid these outcomes, follow the tips and tricks below.
1. Make A Safety Plan To Follow
If you’re hurt or lost, have a preset safety plan you can lean on to get help and avoid the dangers of the wilderness. Make sure everyone in your camping group is aware of the plan so they can get help if needed. Meeting a specific tree, keeping your cell phone on, and having a safety call are ways to stay safe. For the best trip, prioritize your safety.
2. Pack The Right Gear For Your Trip
Bring the right gear to ensure your trip is successful. Decide beforehand if you’ll be camping in a tent or RV so you can gather the supplies you need for shelter. Plenty of camping packing lists online help ensure you have everything you need. For example, ensure you have your insulated tumbler to enjoy warm beverages when it gets cold.
3. Plan Your Activities
You don’t have to schedule an event for every minute of the day, but take some time to plan camping activities to make the most of the experience. Talking around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, going for hikes, and swimming are just some of the activities you can do without others on your trip. Making a general plan will ensure you do not get bored with your trip and that your days are fun.
4. Make Good Clothing Choices
To enjoy your trip, you want to make smart packing choices for the clothes you take with you. Bring enough tank tops, shorts, and lightweight clothing to stay comfortable outside if the weather is hot. Pack some flannels, work boots, underlayers, and hats to stay dry and warm during your outdoor adventure.
5. Cook Campfire Meals
Optimize your camping experience by making classic campfire food for your meals.
You can look up ideas for campfire foods online and create new recipes to start new campfire meal traditions. Ensure you have the appropriate food storage to keep your perishable items fresh for as long as possible. Packing snacks like granola bars, protein bars, trail mix, and dried fruit is a great way to ensure that you never go hungry and have a handy snack to keep your energy up.
When in doubt, know that hotdogs, beans, s’mores, and anything you can cook on your cast iron skillet are the go-to choices for the ultimate camping experience.
Embracing what camping includes will help you enjoy the experience and feel that you are entirely present during the trip.
6. Have Fun In Nature
Make a plan to do something in nature you enjoy. This could be fishing, collecting rocks, pressing leaves into a notebook, etc. Camping is all about finding a way to disconnect and get in touch with nature.
Make a game plan for some nature-related activities. You can complete these activities solo or with the rest of your group. You act like a real camper as long as you connect to nature in ways you enjoy.
7. Plan And Enjoy Your Trip
Make the moves to support your camping trip for the best outdoor adventure. Bring all the necessary gear, clothing, and equipment for success, and prioritize your safety the entire time.
With those basics covered, you can devote the rest of your time to all the quintessential camping activities you know and love. From making s’mores to hiking in the woods, you can have a blast on your camping trip if you make smart choices beforehand.
Last Updated on by Sathi Chakraborty, MSc Biology
