The great outdoors is calling…how will you answer? Just
about all of us will answer that call with a tent, sleeping bag, boots, fire, a
guitar, and mosquito repellant. Not adding up? I’m talking about grabbing your
friends, a backpack filled with essentials, and camping out under a star filled
sky.
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What are the essentials for camping?
1)
Tent
a.
Things to think about:
i. How
many will be sleeping in it?
ii. Weather
conditions?
iii. Weight?
iv. Price?
2)
Sleeping Bag:
a.
Things to think about:
i. Weather
conditions?
ii. Length?
iii. Price?
iv. Down
or Synthetic?
3)
Hiking Boots:
a.
Things to think about:
i. Weather
conditions?
ii. Price?
iii. Size
(always get a size bigger because your feet will swell and you will be wearing
thick socks)
iv. Hiking
socks (hiking all day or short distance?)
4)
Clothing:
a.
Things to think about:
i. Weather
conditions?
ii. Activity?
5)
Backpack:
a.
Things to think about:
i. Size?
ii. What
will you be carrying?
6)
Cooking:
a.
Things to get:
i. Backpacker
Stove
ii. Packaged
foods
iii. Silverware
and Pots
7)
Survival Essentials:
a.
Things to get:
ii. Toilet
Paper
iii. Matches and/or lighter, and a Headlamp <---I just bought this one by Black Diamond!
Where do you find these?
Well, I personally love REI because it is a one-stop shop
for all camping essentials, but feel free to shop around, read reviews, and
borrow from friends. Here is a link to REI’s Backpacker’s Paradise if you are
interested in making a one-stop shop.
Top rated gear:
Head to National Geographic for the "Ultimate Hiking and Camping Gear Guide."
Happy camping, fellow adventurers! Please share your funny camping stories with us!
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