| A camping trip is a somewhat low cost way to | | | | stores is that they have the newest and most |
| take a vacation, but you will need some | | | | updated camping equipment. A few popular |
| camping equipment to make it an enjoyable | | | | brands they carry are Coleman, Eureka and |
| trip. Some people stay at a cabin or take | | | | Kelty. Both Coleman and Eureka carry large |
| their motor home, but if either of these | | | | camping equipment lines that offer everything |
| options doesn't suit you then you will need a | | | | from simple utensils to extravagant tents and |
| tent. Not only must a tent hold you and any | | | | backpacks. |
| other campers, but all of your gear and | | | | |
| suitcases. | | | | Eureka is known for offering sound quality |
| | | | equipment and reasonable prices. If you need |
| Proper lighting is camping equipment must | | | | a new backpack, sleeping bag or tents take a |
| haves. You will need a variety of flashlights | | | | look at the Kelty line. If unsure about what |
| and lanterns. Many campgrounds have fire pits | | | | camping gear to purchase ask the employees at |
| at each area and bringing your own firewood | | | | the store. They can help find products in |
| will save you time when building a fire. You | | | | your price range that are known for good |
| can even take electric lighting if the | | | | quality. |
| campground has power for such equipment. | | | | |
| | | | If there are young children in your group you |
| Other essential camping equipment includes | | | | will need specialized backpacking equipment |
| all needed cooking pots, pans and eating | | | | that fits them just right. Coleman is known |
| utensils. Of course you will need to take any | | | | for offering an array of products that are |
| personal hygiene items that you'll want. | | | | easy for children to use. Why not set your |
| Other potential element problems include | | | | new camper up with utensils just their size? |
| bugs, sun and poison oak. Take along | | | | A few kid sized items are sure to make the |
| necessary bug spray, sunscreen and any rash | | | | youngster's first camping experience a fun |
| cream that you may have. If purchasing a | | | | one. |
| bunch of camping equipment sounds expensive, | | | | |
| your local Army surplus store may have the | | | | Summary: |
| items you need at reduced costs. | | | | |
| | | | Having reliable camping equipment is |
| Another great way to purchase camping gear at | | | | essential when planning an outdoor adventure. |
| a discounted price is at yard and garage | | | | Finding the best gear need not be expensive. |
| sales. Often time's people purchase | | | | Your local sporting goods store has many |
| backpacking equipment and then either never | | | | sales on the off season and yard sales are a |
| or rarely used. If it is the off season, | | | | great way to find second hand bargains. |
| sporting goods stores may have camping | | | | Regardless of your budget there is camping |
| equipment either on sale or on clearance. | | | | gear available that will make your vacation |
| | | | fun and memorable. |
| An advantage of shopping at sporting goods | | | | |