| Camping is a very popular pastime not only in the | | | | be out hiking and enjoying the outdoors. |
| U.S. but also around the world, especially during | | | | Overheating can result in extreme sickness and |
| the summer months. There are different levels of | | | | even death, so make sure you keep yourself |
| campers, from the outdoor survival types that | | | | covered and hydrated. Sunglasses are important |
| build shelter and kill their food while camping to | | | | to protect your eyes, and sunscreen is a must to |
| those who need camp in an RV with every | | | | prevent sunburn. Use a minimum of SPF 15, but |
| amenity of normal life. The common thread is | | | | SPF 30 or 45 is better. Be sure to apply |
| that all campers like to get out of the office or | | | | sunscreen any place on your body that isn't |
| house, enjoy nature, and live a simple life for a | | | | covered with clothing. Don't forget those little |
| day or few. For your average camper, there are | | | | patches around your ears, neck, hands, and feet. |
| certain things that are must-haves while camping | | | | Also, the sun is the strongest during the late |
| to make the trip pleasurable and relaxing. The | | | | morning, early afternoon, so plan outdoor activities |
| following is a list of items that can really add to | | | | for the early morning or late afternoon/evening. |
| the camping experience. | | | | 3. A hammock. |
| 1. Camping stove. | | | | During those midday hours when the sun is at its |
| Unless you like to eat all your food cold and | | | | best, set up a hammock and take a nap, read a |
| straight from a can, a camping stove is an item | | | | book, or just meditate and stay out of the sun. |
| that can improve your trip by keeping your belly | | | | Camping can be very restorative and renewing if |
| full of your favorite tasty meals. Just because | | | | you take time to just be quiet and still and enjoy |
| you're camping doesn't mean you have to eat | | | | the outdoors. |
| tasteless, bland, boring food. Camping stoves | | | | 4. A camera. |
| come in all different varieties such as Dutch | | | | You don't want to forget all the fun you had on |
| ovens, gas stoves, etc, and there are some high | | | | your camping trip, so be sure to bring a camera |
| quality products available for reasonable prices. | | | | or camcorder to capture your experience. Be |
| Planning a menu for your camping trip can be so | | | | sure to bring extra batteries and/or film! |
| much easier with a camping stove because you'll | | | | 5. Yard games. |
| be able to cook things that you normally eat at | | | | When you're at your campsite and not off hiking |
| home. Most importantly, a camping stove can | | | | or swimming, set up some yard games and play |
| produce some delicious desserts and midnight | | | | together with your group. My favorite yard |
| treats, things like hot chocolate, brownies, and | | | | games are crochet, bocce, and frisbee. Packing |
| cobbler. Hmm-hmm. | | | | these games can provide hours of entertainment |
| 2. Sun protective gear. | | | | and competition that will make your camping trip |
| If you don't want to be burnt, bring some much | | | | satisfactory. |
| needed sun screen. Keeping your head in the | | | | So if you are looking to have a good camping trip, |
| shade can help prevent overheating, which is | | | | following these suggestions are really going to be |
| important during the summer when you want to | | | | worthwhile. |