| Going camping is a really popular pastime, and | | | | Some people also buy a small grill or cook stove |
| whether you want to rent a cottage and hike all | | | | so they can cook their food without needing to |
| day or relax and camp in a tent under the stars, | | | | build a big fire and guess when the food might be |
| you'll have options. You have to come prepared, | | | | cooked. You don't want to accidentally poison |
| though, or it can be exceedingly difficult to camp | | | | yourself during your camping weekend. After |
| and really enjoy yourself. | | | | you've dealt with these particular issues, it's vital |
| The first thing you need to pay attention to is | | | | that you spend some time selecting the right |
| your tent. If you aren't sure which one to get go | | | | clothing for the trip. You should have boots that |
| to a camping store, do some online research, and | | | | are weather resistant and that repel water, so |
| or consult with people who camp regularly to get | | | | your feet won't get soaked. You also want |
| some advice on a tent that will meet your needs. | | | | clothing that's lightweight but warm and you'll want |
| How many people you're taking with you on the | | | | to have some extra socks and other clothing in |
| trip and how many of them will be sharing a tent | | | | whatever backpack you buy so that you'll always |
| are important things to know at that point. Don't | | | | be able to change your clothing if it gets wet. A |
| let someone talk you into the most expensive | | | | sudden rainstorm can leave you wet and cold and |
| tent that's out there, though, because you | | | | miserable, even on an otherwise warm day, and it |
| probably don't need that. There are less | | | | takes a while to dry out. Get a backpack that's |
| expensive offerings that will work just as well - | | | | lightweight but big, so you can carry everything |
| but don't buy the cheapest thing, either. You want | | | | that you need. Food and water (as well as a filter |
| your tent to keep you safe and dry. While you're | | | | or water purifying tablets) are essential, and you |
| getting a tent you'll probably want to get a | | | | might also want a deck of cards, a good book, or |
| sleeping bag. Make sure it's comfortable, big | | | | something similar for those times when it might |
| enough, and warm enough, especially if you'll be | | | | be rainy and you're stuck in your tent. |
| doing any camping when the weather is cool. | | | | |