| Choosing camping gear is not about buying the | | | | The camping list may change from each camping |
| latest, most popular or even the most expensive | | | | trip as you encounter different conditions. This is |
| equipment. Camping equipment should be | | | | the trial and error method for choosing the right |
| affordable and suitable for your needs. | | | | camping equipment for you. |
| The key to choosing the right gear is to know | | | | As you take notes on which equipment works |
| what you will encounter on your camping trip. | | | | best for different situations and which gear you |
| How long you will be camping also influences what | | | | wish you had or how much of the camping |
| camping gear you would need. | | | | supplies you had used up in your camping trip |
| Consider which gear is essential based on the | | | | your list will become better, more useful and |
| terrain and weather conditions. You can still have | | | | more customized to your individual needs. |
| many choices of gear which are still practical and | | | | Making your backpack lighter |
| functional even if you are on a tight budget. | | | | While the camping gear checklist can possibly |
| It's easy to get distracted by all the gear you see | | | | make your backpack lighter by reducing the |
| in camping stores but you need to focus on the | | | | number of camping, it may take a few camping |
| camping gear that you will definitely need and | | | | trips to get it right. |
| would later prove useful to your needs. | | | | With new technology camping equipment are |
| You also wouldn't want to carry too much gear | | | | increasingly lighter and smaller with new designs |
| and equipment if you can. The rule of thumb is to | | | | and materials. Choosing a lighter alternative to the |
| carry not more than a third of your body weight. | | | | same piece of gear can significantly reduce your |
| The strongest camping and hiking gear may be | | | | overall load. It is not necessary to sacrifice certain |
| too heavy or lack the features you need so | | | | essentials just to make your backpack lighter. |
| evaluate the conditions of the terrain and decide if | | | | A lighter backpack will help you travel more |
| you really need gear that may be overkill. Contact | | | | quickly and cover more distances in a day and |
| the local tourist office to find out about weather | | | | put less stress on your knees, shoulders, neck |
| conditions and terrain before you start buying | | | | and back. |
| new equipment or before you pack what you | | | | These 5 tips will help you reduce the weight of |
| have already. | | | | your backpack. |
| Sometimes you will go through a variety of | | | | Get rid excess - Don't bring extra changes of |
| conditions and terrain in the same camping trip so | | | | clothing more than one. Don't bring more than one |
| make sure you take this into account when | | | | cooking pot. |
| choosing camping gear. For example if you go on | | | | If you are hiking in a group or someone else |
| a mountain hike, the conditions and terrain would | | | | try to share some of the camping gear that can |
| be different at the top of the climb than at the | | | | be conveniently shared like camping tent, camping |
| beginning. | | | | stove, insect repellent etc. |
| If the weather is unpredictable bring rain gear and | | | | Replace camping equipments with lighter |
| pack your gear in a waterproof enclosure so that | | | | versions of it. Lightweight components and simple |
| it remains dry. | | | | designs can almost maximize function while |
| Making Your Own Camping Checklist | | | | minimizing weight. |
| A camping checklist is something that evolves as | | | | Use camping gear that can perform different |
| you gain more experience camping. It not only | | | | functions. |
| makes sure that you carry everything that you | | | | Use travel size versions for consumables like |
| might need but it also can be used to make sure | | | | soap and toothpaste and try to reduce packaging. |
| that you don't carry too much camping | | | | Traveling with a big load on your back is not fun |
| equipment. | | | | and most times unnecessary. If that's what |
| To make a dynamic camping checklist that you | | | | you've been doing you'll appreciate how easy it is |
| be useful for different occasions make a note of | | | | to travel with a lighter load. Keeping your body in |
| which camping gear you did or did not use and | | | | shape can help you carry your load better still. |
| alter you list accordingly. | | | | |