| ping is a very popular pastime not only in the U.S. | | | | you keep yourself covered and hydrated. |
| but also around the world, especially during the | | | | Sunglasses are important to protect your eyes, |
| summer months. There are different levels of | | | | and sunscreen is a must to prevent sunburn. Use |
| campers, from the outdoor survival types that | | | | a minimum of SPF 15, but SPF 30 or 45 is better. |
| build shelter and kill their food while camping to | | | | Be certain that you have all skin either covered or |
| those who need camp in an RV with every | | | | that you have sun screen on. Don't forget those |
| amenity of normal life. The common thread is | | | | little patches around your ears, neck, hands, and |
| that all campers like to get out of the office or | | | | feet. Also, the sun is the strongest during the late |
| house, enjoy nature, and live a simple life for a | | | | morning, early afternoon, so make sure you have |
| day or few. For your average camper, there are | | | | most of the outdoor events planned for later in |
| certain things that are must-haves while camping | | | | the day. |
| to make the trip pleasurable and relaxing. The | | | | 3. A hammock. |
| following is a list of items that can really add to | | | | There's nothing like setting up a hammock |
| the camping experience. | | | | between two trees, in the shade, with a soft |
| 1. Camping stove. | | | | breeze. This is one of the most relaxing things to |
| Unless you like to eat all your food cold and | | | | do while camping. Read a book, take a nap, or |
| straight from a can, a camping stove is an item | | | | just sit there and swing. Make sure you bring |
| that can improve your trip by keeping your belly | | | | either enough hammocks for everyone or that |
| full of your favorite tasty meals. Just because | | | | you make it a point to share (set some precise |
| you're camping doesn't mean you have to eat | | | | rules for the kids, it will save you a lot of hassle). |
| tasteless, bland, boring food. Camping stoves | | | | Camping can be very restorative and renewing if |
| come in all different varieties such as Dutch | | | | you take time to just be quiet and still and enjoy |
| ovens, gas stoves, etc, and there are some high | | | | the outdoors. |
| quality products available for reasonable prices. | | | | 4. A camera. |
| Planning a menu for your camping trip can be so | | | | You don't want to forget all the fun you had on |
| much easier with a camping stove because you'll | | | | your camping trip, so be sure to bring a camera |
| be able to cook things that you normally eat at | | | | or camcorder to capture your experience. Be |
| home. Most importantly, a camping stove can | | | | sure to bring extra batteries and/or film! |
| produce some delicious desserts and midnight | | | | 5. Yard games. |
| treats, things like hot chocolate, brownies, and | | | | When you're at your campsite and not off hiking |
| cobbler. Hmm-hmm. | | | | or swimming, set up some yard games and play |
| 2. Sun protective gear. | | | | together with your group. My favorite yard |
| Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than a sunburn, | | | | games are crochet, bocce, and frisbee. Packing |
| so don't forget some sun basics like a wide | | | | these games can provide hours of entertainment |
| brimmed hat, sun screen, and sunglasses. Keeping | | | | and competition that will make your camping trip |
| your head in the shade can help prevent | | | | satisfactory. |
| overheating, which is important during the | | | | Make sure you take these ideas and apply them. |
| summer when you want to be out hiking and | | | | You're camp mates will be so happy if you |
| enjoying the outdoors. Overheating can result in | | | | remember to bring all these things with you. |
| extreme sickness and even death, so make sure | | | | |