Anyway! Who wants to have a daunting camp activity? The essence of going for a camping venture is to refresh your mind, calm down, reduce stress and break away from the busy day-to-day activities.
Here is a camping checklist you can use to prepare for your camp trip.
• Camping beddings- sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress, sleeping cot, tarp, air pump, sheets, blankets, utility bags, and air mattress repair kit.
• Camp cooking items- thermos, large water jug & water bucket, fire starters/newspaper, campfire grill, bbq grill, coolers, ice, stove with fuel, propane, matches, lighter, charcoal, firewood, buddy burner measuring cup, trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, aluminium foil, food storage container, cooking pots and pans, can openers, skewers, togs, potholders, knife, spoon, folding table, cooking oil, clothes pins, mugs, paper cups, mixing bowel, salt, sugar, seasoning, etc.
• Camping clothes- sleeping clothes, underwear, rain gear, laundry bad, sweatshirt, jacket, hat, socks, shorts, jeans shoots and other wears.
• Your personal items are also essential when designing the camping checklist- towel, washcloth, deodorant, toothbrush, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, shower shoes, slippers, shower bag, toilet paper, razor, comb, and any other personal item you need.
• Other miscellaneous items- camera, sunglasses, candles, magazines, camera battery, video film, water filter, compass, torch, torch batteries, lantern with fuel, sunscreen lotion or cream, radio, maps and directions, camp chair, tissue, binoculars, pocket knife, clothe line, pen, note pad, bug repellents, whistle, money, credit card, umbrella, sewing kit, watch, small fire extinguisher, and other personal items.
• Safety items and first aid kit- emergency telephone numbers, roll bandages, antiseptic wipes, personal medications, sterilized gauze pads, splinting material, tweezers, safety pins, cotton swabs, feminine items, water bottle, small mirror, anti-acids, hydrogen peroxide, ace bandage, painkillers, bee sting kit, scissors, antibiotic cream, snake bit kit, First aid manual, coins for phone calls, thermometer, antibacterial soap, small flashlight, poison ivy cream, eye drops, burn ointments, nail clippers and road flares. Remember to take a first aid class before your next camping experience.
Planning ahead of the camping trip helps in having all the necessities in the camping list identified and sort. An enlightening and fabulous camp experience is one that is free from inconveniences caused by missing camping supplies. With your finances, a camper can budget for all the requirements. One should jot down essential items, which include a tent, food items, right cloths for the prevailing weather conditions and of course the travel documents.
A first aid kit and personal cleanliness items are also important for your Safari. The tent should be of the required size depending on the number of pax included in the camping trip. There are different types of camping tents and the number of people and your pocket determines the one to buy or hire. It is recommended that a camping trip experience needs to be as simple as possible. Even if your finances allow, one should try to buy a simple tent.
During your camping experience, you certainly want to enjoy those camping recipes, which you have missed in your daily menus. Source for simple but rare camping food ideas and pre-cook the camping food especially the meat. You can buy pre-cooked food items from the food stores and keep it refrigerated till the moment of camping safari. Ask your family members and especially the children to help you identify the camping food items they need to be included in the menu.
The menu should be easy to prepare. Simple camping recipes such as sea food burger can be sourced. The sea food can be pre-cooked and packed. Consider deep frying or pan frying as this helps it last longer. It is recommended that food that doesn’t require refrigeration is more appropriate. Bread rolls, buns, nuts, and fruits. However, you definitely need some cooling items for the perishable items such as vegetables and pre-cooked food. Coolers and ice blocks can be sourced.
The weather should determine the kind of camping cloths to wear. You need to inquire from the meteorological department or tour agents on the weather conditions to expect on the camp site. In extreme cold weather, you need to have the heavy woolen cloths. Bright sunny days require light cloths.
You should remember that bright day can be preceded by cold nights. You need to be prepared for such weather variations. Rainy weather implies that rain coats should be packed in your bags. You may need to hang up your wet and damp cloths on a clothes line. Cloths pegs are also essential.
Your camping first aid kit is significantly important. You may fall on those rocky grounds or be pierced by the thorny shrubs. Other items you need to have are gazebos, sleeping bags, picnic rags, simple barbeque cooker, lighter, camping lantern and chair and needless to mention umbrellas. Your personal cleanliness’ items such as tooth brush, tooth paste, bathing soap, towel, and anti-sun radiations lotions should also included in the camping checklist.
Don’t even think you have exhausted the camping checklist just by the first jotting. You will surely be surprised how many essential items you may have omitted when you go through the list with your family or friends. Consult them over and over again until the moment of camping.
Don’t forget to refer to friends who have had such an adventure. They will more likely mention to you the areas they failed during their camping and what they did not include in their camping checklist such as the camping gear. This way you are able to improve on your camping preparation. Experts may as well help you out to plan for your camping more comfortably. If you have difficulties, consult them.
