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5 Tips for Your Dream Camping Trip

Camping is an alternative and inexpensive way to relax and to enjoy nature. Whether you stay in a cabin, RV or tent, camping has amazing health, mental, physical and social benefits! Studies have shown that being close to nature makes your mental and physical health better, you start to appreciate nature and surroundings, boosts your self-esteem and inner strength (putting up the tent, starting a fire, cooking a meal are challenges you need to overcome!). But, sometimes, bad weather, being eaten alive by bugs, taking too much stuff and having to carry an unnecessarily heavy backpack can decrease the joy that you could have experienced during your camping time. So we have listed for you 5 tips that will make your camping a relaxing one!

1. Pack light

Pack simple! Take all the necessary accessories you will need. A tent is the first camping essential if you want to be protected from the wind, rain or sunlight. Grab a tarp as well. A tarp is a perfect tool for covering something you don’t want to get wet. Don’t forget thermals and waterproof rainwear. Take good lightning, because you won’t be able to do anything in the dark. Keep supplies in a well-marked, durable, waterproof container and keep all your items organized. And if you forget something, don’t worry. You won’t make the same mistake next time.

2. Camp close to your house

You don’t have to drive far away to feel far away. A family campout, not a miles away will be a really memorable experience. You feel more confident and safe, thus making your spontaneous camping trips more frequent.

3. Organise a short trip

You need to plan and pack much more if you want to go on a longer camping trip. Even if you are camping for one night or two, you will anyway have the feeling of being close to nature and the chance to see breathtaking views. Short camping trips are easy on the wallet and you won’t manage to get tired.

4. Read up

Read instructions for your equipment beforehand. Trying your equipment out in advance, in the comfort of your home is really important.

Read about the area you are heading to! Are there poisonous plants, animals or insects there? Pack your first-aid kit properly ( mosquito repellent, pills for a headache, etc.). I am sure, you don’t want to be caught helpless far away from home.

5. Get Prepared for Anything!

Last but not least. Get ready for anything. Tell your family and friends where you are going and how long it will take. Take some money with you in case of emergency. Grab some disinfectant wipes in order to prevent any bacteria from spreading, some good tarp in order to stay safe from rain and wind.

Final Words

If you are an adventurous soul, camping is definitely for you. It does not need to be complicated. You get the chance to overcome your fear of outdoor activities. You just make fire, sleep outside, ride, hunt and have fun-a perfect holiday to feel fresh and healthy. Here is the checklist of the essential items you need to take with you for your stress- free camping.

CAMPSITE GEAR

Tent, poles, stakes
Tent footprint (ground cover for under your tent)
Extra tarp or canopy
Sleeping bag for each camper
Pillows
Extra blankets
Chairs
Headlamps or flashlights (extra batteries)
Lantern

KITCHEN

Stove
Fuel for stove
Matches or lighter
Firewood
Frying pan
Pot
French press or portable coffee maker
Corkscrew
Tablecloth
Roasting sticks for marshmallows, hot dogs
Food-storage containers, bags
Trash bags
Cooler
Ice
Water bottles
Plates, bowls, forks, spoons, knives
Cups, mugs
Paring knife, spatula, cooking spoon
Cutting board
Foil
Biodegradable soap
Sponge, dishcloth
Paper towels
Extra bin for washing dishes

PERSONAL ITEMS

Sunscreen
Insect repellant
First-aid kit
Prescription medications
Toothbrush, toiletries
Soap

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Preserving the Mumbai City Culture

Art and Literature have always been at the center of Mumbai City where its credential of fine art and its beauty have been given its due credit. Mumbai has a lot to offer the world in terms of art and literature where it is depicted throughout the year all around the city. One of the most influential places to visit in Mumbai City happens to be the Kala Ghoda Art Festival that gathers people from all around. There are a number of places where one can go to experience the Mumbai City heritage in full respect. The Prince of Whales Museum happens to be the best in this regard where the center reflects off Mumbai City culture and heritage in a very affluent manner.

In Mumbai alone, there are a great amount of colleges and institutions that promote art and literature so as to safeguard the city’s vibrant heritage and culture. It is simply fabulous to see that such parts of history still manage to stay alive in the hearts of Mumbai and its youth.

The youth of Mumbai happen to be so in tune with the city that they seem to know precisely well what they need to do to get their game on. It goes without saying that Mumbai has some of the best minds in the country that are more than willing to help their beloved city maintain its name and culture. If you are one such person who is proud to be a Mumbaikar, then voice your opinion and share your view about Mumbai.

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Family Tent Shop: Planning the Family Camping Trip

First, we should ensure that the tent is as waterproof as it can be. It may be a good idea to have one of the family members pitch the tent in the back yard and use the water hose to give it a good wet down, then go inside the tent and see that we have no tears or holes in the tent that need attention. If there are, they should be attended to at the time. If a rain storm does come up we do not want it to turn our family camping trip into a bad memory, or worst case scenario a disaster. After the tent has dried thoroughly, it should be packed up as neatly and small as possible.

Next, let’s discuss camp wagons. There are many of foldable wagons on the market and we consider this a necessity on a family camping trip. You can load the family tent and other camp necessities, such as ice chests and other items to deliver to the campsite and save trips to the vehicle to move other items to our campsite.

The type of food, groceries and other essentials that we need of the outing should be next in the planning of the family camping trip. The first thing to remember on any family camping trip, is the toilet paper. (When I was young, we went on a camping trip and no one remembered to bring the toilet paper. It was a memorable experience, but not for the right reasons.)

The next item that should be on the agenda, is drinking water. You should at least two liters of water per person per day on the camping trip. (We usually remove about a quarter of the bottle container and put the bottles in the freezer and freeze them. Then we put them in their own ice chest, or store them in the ice chest with perishables This ensures that we have cold or at least cool water for our outing.)

If our camping trip is a short duration, we may want to bring just frankfurters, hamburger meat or other sandwich making items. We generally will freeze the meats overnight, then put them leak proof zip-lock bags, in the ice chest with frozen water bottles. This prevents the added weight of having to buy many bags of ice, (although getting a bag of ice is as back-up is not a bad idea).

A smaller ice chest may be a feasible, for storing other items. Such as sugar, coffee, disposable trash bags, flashlights, matches, paper plates, eating utensils and other items required to make the camping trip enjoyable and relaxing. We must always remember that everything we bring must be taken with us, or properly disposed of when we leave the camping area.

This article was written to assist in the planning of the Family Camping Trip. We hope this article has offered suggestions that you may find useful. Enjoy yourselves and “Happy Trails”.