Oct 03 2008
Camping??Here is What to Bring…
Do you enjoy camping? Are you an outdoor kind of person? Well you came to the right place. I know there are alot of people out there who love to camp but seem to over pack and also under pack. Here I am going to tell you and explain what you need to pack for a camping trip as well as a backpacking trip. Let me first start off by telling you the very first thing you need to pack, your 10 essentials. The 10 essentials are critical items that you have to have with you in case of a emergency.
The items:
1) map of the area
2)compus
3)pocket knife or multi-use tool
4)first aid kit
5)extra clothing: a wind breaker extra pants, a sweatshirt and rain gear
6)flashlight
7)sun glasses
8)extra food/trail food
9)fire starter(water proof matches, or lighter)
10) water bottle
Beside the 10 essentials the next MAJOR item you need to pack is socks. Dirty socks can lead to blisters, and if a blister pops in dirty socks it can lead to a nasty infection. If you are not able to clean clothes on your trip, you must have a a clean pair for everyday your camping. Hiking pants, shorts, shirts, and underwear are straight foward, pack what you need. If your a very clean person you might pack more clean clothes than another person who doesn’t mind wearing dirty pants for a day. Depending on where your camping at, I would reccomend bringing a hat. You MUST have a very good pair of hiking boots. Cheap ones will fall apart on tough trails and you will be left with boots that hurt your feet. A sleeping bag is as important as your socks. You need to keep it clean, meaning bring clothes to just sleep in. With a sleeping bag comes a sleeping pad. If you do not own one, buy one! I must say you will get a much better sleep and it will take the pressure off your back more than sleeping on the hard ground. Trust me, I know by experience. They are worth the money trust me, I have hiked countless miles and camped weeks at a time, they work! You must also bring utensils for eating. You can get camping sets that include a plate, bowl, cup, fork, spoon and a knife. Taking care of those are important and make sure you keep them clean. Other than the gear, you need to bring with you tents, food, stoves, and cleaning supplies, this list will more than get you through a camping trip.
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This is a very good article about what u need to camp.
This is really good. They all are actually, and i sooo did not know that about socks. ha