| Camping is a pretty unique experience. You | | | | the next step should be getting your clothing |
| get to spend time away from the hustle of | | | | together. Your clothes should be layered to |
| city life. Do you want to see a spectacular | | | | compensate for changing temperatures and |
| sight? Then sit or lie down under a night | | | | rain. Always bring spare clothing; you |
| sky full of brilliant stars, they seem close | | | | should always be prepared for the unexpected. |
| enough to reach out and touch them. | | | | Try to stay away from cotton as it dries |
| | | | slowly and offers little to no insulation |
| Whether you are planning a long or short | | | | when it gets wet. |
| getaway, you never know what you are going to | | | | |
| run into or what you may need. Let me give | | | | D.Test all of your equipment before you head |
| you some tricks and tips to planning and | | | | out. Be sure you know how your camp stove |
| packing for a trip into the wilderness. | | | | works and bring plenty of fuel. Do you |
| | | | lanterns work, is your tent complete? |
| A.First you need to pick an area in your | | | | |
| house and put all of your equipment in that | | | | E.Bring along several nylon bags to store |
| area prior to packing. Try to start this | | | | your gear, and don't forget the water |
| process a few days in advance. This way you | | | | purification tablets and a water bladder in |
| won't forget something of major importance. | | | | case you are not near a reliable source of |
| | | | drinking source. |
| B.Take a good look at your equipment pile and | | | | |
| when you think you have everything laid out, | | | | F.Plan your meals ahead of time. You want to |
| spend some time going over your camping list | | | | be sure you have enough food. |
| of things you want to bring and double check | | | | |
| it. | | | | All of the above mentioned items are useful; |
| | | | some are luxuries while others are |
| C.When you are done packing your equipment, | | | | necessities. |