Give yourself to nature while camping and the world is your oyster.
Nature has a way of releasing all the stress built up over time.
If you embrace it and learn to treat it with respect your camping experience is a better one.
Camping has become very popular in recent years especially on Vancouver Island.
A popular reality survival show that airs on Vancouver Island plays a large part in this trend.
As does the recent Covid 19 (2019-2022) scare that saw people seek refuge from every day life.
Tenting and backpacking adventures help to alleviate most of the stress in your life.
Even driving to a campground in your RV or Pickup Camper allows you to escape the daily routine.
Continue reading if you want to have a camping trip that is enjoyable and memorable.
Items Required When You Give Yourself To Nature
An important item you require when camping outdoors is a reliable sleeping bag.
Pick a type of sleeping bag appropriate for the season you plan to camp in.
You also want to get a sleeping bag that is comfortable to sleep in, so test them out.
Don’t take a heavy sleeping bag out in the summer, it could make you sweat making you uncomfortable all night.
On the other hand, if you pack a lighter summer bag during cold weather camping, you are going to not get any rest.
The last thing you want is to contract hypothermia.
You may feel when you get to your campsite that nature provides enough wood to make a fire.
This is not always the case because green and wet wood will not burn easily.
Weather plays an important part in how dry the wood is in nature.
Bring some dry wood and store it in an area that is not moist when you camp.
If bringing your own wood isn’t possible than look for it under trees and areas where it stays dry.
Areas like heavy brush hold drier materials under them like twigs, leaves and moss.
Remember to keep your campfire at a size which accommodates you without causing a fire hazard from sparks.
Prepare to get dirty when you give yourself to nature while camping.
If you’re ready for this, it will bother you less when it happens and it will happen.
Just have fun. Relax, and enjoy your time in the great outdoors.
You can return to being clean and civilized when you’re back at home.
Camping Tips For The Family
When buying a tent, be sure that it’s large enough to accommodate your family and any guests you have.
This will make it easy for you all to have a comfortable time sleeping.
Moving around in the middle of the night when nature calls for people is easier with more space.
If you are going camping with children, eat a “jungle breakfast”.
Bring some packaged foods, beverage boxes and even fruits, then place them in areas near the campsite.
When the kids wake up, tell them to go and “hunt” for their breakfast.
This provides a fun way to make camping a little more exciting for the children.
Create a proper emergency kit if you plan to go camping.
There are certain things you’ll need to include at certain locations (i.e. a snake bite kit.) however, there some basics you should always have with you.
Give Yourself To Nature While Camping Summary
Camping can be extremely fun or extremely dangerous depending upon how prepared you are.
Always fully prepare before you head out on a camping trip.
Do your research and understand the local conditions and wildlife, as well as climate concerns.
This is the best way to keep yourself safe and enjoy your trip.
Take into consideration all the possibilities that nature has to offer, and take precautions for them.
Before heading out to go camping, compile a checklist of items that you plan to bring.
This is doubly important for campgrounds that are far away.
Pack several days before you leave, and check things off as you go.
Bring along a sleeping bag made for the current weather.
When the weather is warm like in spring or summer, light to moderate sleeping bags work best.
Heavier sleeping bags work better for colder weather like late fall and winter.
Figure out how to read maps and use a compass before your camping trips.
Although you might know your campsite, it is still easy to get lost, many places in the woods look similar.
Learn to use these survival tools to prevent potentially bad situations.
A Couple More Things
A common mistake with novice campers is to set their site up near bathrooms.
They think this is a convenience for them, but they find out differently.
Bathrooms provide constant light and also have a lot of traffic running through them at all hours.
This location can result in excess noise and nuisance.
Not to mention the smell in the warmer seasons is overwhelming at times.
Follow proper safety procedures when camping.
This means keep your wits about you when camping near areas that accommodate large and small animals.
It’s surprising just how dangerous little critters are when unsure of the situation.
Wildlife should never be fed in the wild under any circumstances.
There are lots of things you need to take into consideration when you are planning on camping.
However, this article gave you enough info that you should be able to handle simple camping events with ease.
Proper preparation allows you to enjoy your trip away and have a lot of fun on your next camping vacation!
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