| You want to take on the great outdoors. But | | | | your best utensils out of the kitchen; they |
| where do you start? Take a look at the article to | | | | inevitably get burnt, melted, lost, or almost |
| find out! | | | | impossible to clean. |
| There's something about heading off to visit | | | | Just in case the stars aren't sufficient, a strong |
| Mother Nature, with nothing but you, lots of trees | | | | flashlight with fresh batteries or a camping lantern |
| and a cheerful campfire. It's the best way to | | | | can help. If you need to go wandering in the |
| experience total peace and quiet. There are no | | | | night, you'll want to be able to check out your |
| other people, no smog, nothing to do but relax | | | | surroundings. For sleeping, make sure your |
| for the weekend. If this sounds irresistible to | | | | sleeping bag is suitable for the conditions you'll be |
| you, then make sure you do some planning | | | | encountering. If you have a lightweight summer |
| before you head off. | | | | bag and it starts to snow, you won't get much |
| Check out what sort of camping gear you | | | | sleep because you'll be shivering the whole night. |
| already have. While you might be keen to | | | | If you're really planning to get away from the |
| escape the modern world, it might not be so | | | | world, to the point that you won't be near your |
| much fun if you're sleeping on hard ground with a | | | | car at night, then you'll need a backpack to carry |
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| camping gear, compare different styles and | | | | including strolling round a local park right through to |
| brands, then buy what's right for you. | | | | heavy trekking in the wilderness. Take the time |
| It can be a bit more difficult to know what you | | | | to think about what you need to use the |
| need if you've never been camping before. | | | | backpack for, perhaps even visit a camping store |
| Generally, a tent is necessity. You can chance | | | | and chat to the salesperson, but if you choose |
| the weather, but that's only for the very hardy | | | | wisely you won't regret it. |
| souls! Perhaps if you're going to be close to | | | | Remember, in the end it's important to travel light |
| some well protected caves you can get away | | | | when you're going camping. You don't want to |
| without a tent, but otherwise you'll be very glad | | | | have so much stuff in your backpack that you |
| you have one when that thunderstorm rolls in. | | | | can't even lift it! It's easy to get carried away |
| Persistent insects and wildlife are also less of a | | | | and buy far too many things and spend a lot of |
| nuisance when you're in a tent. | | | | money, but it doesn't need to be that way. |
| If you're planning on cooking any food over the | | | | Take the time to think about the sort of camping |
| campfire, a good campfire grill makes life much | | | | you're likely to do, where you're likely to go, what |
| easier. If there are fire restrictions or there's no | | | | the weather conditions will probably be, and then |
| wood available for a campfire, then take along a | | | | choose carefully. By doing that, you'll get the |
| camping stove. You'll also need some basic | | | | maximum use out of whatever camping gear you |
| cooking utensils, including some pans. Never use | | | | buy, and so you'll get great value for money. |