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