Love Camping But Hate The Fuss? Read On For Some Easy Tips

TIP! When you go camping, find your shelter before it gets dark. When night falls, making food, finding wood, and pitching your tent can be very difficult.

There is nothing better than camping out at night with those close to you. Camping is one of the most enjoyable pastimes. While a camping trip can be fun, some things need to be considered before you go. Read on to learn some tips that will help you prepare properly for a camping trip.

TIP! Keep in mind that you, your family, and everything you take with you is probably going to be dirty. If you’re ready for this, it will bother you less when it happens.

Look for where you’re going to set up your shelter before darkness falls. Once darkness falls, it is very difficult to set up camp. This is even more true for city folks whose eyes are not used to the pitch black. Do not get yourself into this situation, and find your shelter during daylight hours.

TIP! Pack and carry a survival kit on your person for the entire trip. This kit should feature a survival knife, waterproof matches, tablets for purifying water, a flare gun, and a first-aid kit.

If you have a new tent, practice setting it up at home before your trip. That way, you can make sure you have everything you need to set up the tent, including knowledge of how to do it properly. It can reduce the frustration that you could experience setting up the tent as well.

TIP! Before going camping, take a course in first aid, especially if you plan to bring children with you. If an accident happens, you will have the knowledge that you need to make the situation better until you can get medical help.

Bring along an emergency survival kit, and keep it on you for the duration of your camping trip. You should have a bandanna (to use as a sling or tourniquet), wound coverings, something to use for sprains, matches, a knife, tablets to purify water and a compass in your kit. For any life threatening situation, these items may be the only thing standing between you and disaster. Remember to carry it with you and do not leave it in your camp.

TIP! If you are taking kids camping, have them eat a “jungle breakfast.” Use serving sized boxes of cereal, pieces of fruit and juice boxes and tie them to trees near your campsite.

Try combining a swimming experience with your camping experience. Any time you go camping, you are likely to miss taking a shower. The coolness of water while swimming is refreshing on hot days, and it helps you to clean yourself. You might not miss the shower after all!

TIP! A surprising tip you may not know about is that the lint from your dryer also doubles as great kindling for your camp fire. Start saving this lint a short time period prior to going camping and you’ll have enough lint in time.

As mentioned earlier, you have to take into account a number of considerations before going camping. Utilize all that you have learned to have a great family oriented time and stay safe.