Guide to carrying the right Camping Equipment

People spend their time in various outdoor activities like sports, fishing, surfing, mountaineering, camping, trekking, skiing etc. These activities provide them with an opportunity to relax and unwind away from pressures of work. If you love camping, it is the perfect way to be at peace in the lap of nature, away from the sights and sounds of city life.

Before planning a camping trip, it is necessary to acquire the required gear, and you will need a backpack to carry your belongings. You will need a survival kit or a durable knife for doing odd jobs on the trip. You can opt for a simple pocket knife or go for the multipurpose kit which has various other items like a screw driver, can opener, etc.

If you are going camping, you will need a tent. There are different kinds of inexpensive camping tents available in the market and at online stores, you need to browse through the collection and buy one. Before buying a tent, you need to ascertain various things like whether you need a tent which will last long, how many persons the tent will accommodate, how heavy will it be to carry, will it protect you properly from rain and sudden storms etc.

Other items which you will need for your trip are groundsheet, poles, a camping bed, sleeping bag, blanket and ropes. If you are buying a new tent, it would be best to practice setting it up at home, to ensure that there are no problems later during your trip. You should also carry a tarp or sheet to spread on the floor; this will protect your tent from damage.

You should also carry a flashlight or lantern, spare batteries, air pump for your trip. If you are planning a longer trip, it would be advisable to have a LED light as this will give you sufficient illumination for about five to six hours, thus allowing you to read or function at night. Usually they are supported on a folding stand, so you can easily fold and make it compact for carrying from one place to another.

Usually people who go camping use drinking water from natural sources like a stream or a river. Some people use iodine tablets to purify water, while others opt for water filters. There are various kinds of water filters available with companies manufacturing filters especially for people on the move. You can easily filter the water and drink it even when you are on the move and the important thing is you will get protection against various water borne diseases and germs.

Other items to be carried are warm clothes, coats, hiking shoes, sunglasses and gloves. You will also have to carry your kitchen provisions like pots, pans, cutlery, plates, paper towels etc. Important items which you must carry on the trip are first-aid kit, insect repellant, sun screen, washing liquid, lighter, rubbish bags, folding table/chair, binoculars, maps and candles.