| There are some experienced campers who know | | | | is durable and weather-resistant. (That includes |
| exactly what to bring for a camping trip while | | | | being fire-proof, too) |
| others have problems putting up even a basic list | | | | 5. Extra Stakes/ Tent Pegs / Tent Hooks - |
| for a good camper shelter. If you belong to the | | | | Things get displaced easily outdoors. Missing a tent |
| latter category, then I suggest that you quickly | | | | peg will make your tent very wobbly and prone |
| put up a camping supply checklist. And the first | | | | to collapse in the course of strong winds. |
| category that you need is the 'Shelter' category. | | | | 6. Poles & Ropes - |
| Here is a basic list for a good camp shelter. | | | | Poles and other accessories should come together |
| 1. Camping Tents - | | | | with the camp tents. Make sure you have all of |
| You should check to see if the exterior of the | | | | them before setting out your camping trip. If it |
| possible tent is made of heavy duty material. Yet | | | | helps, you can practice assembling the tent at |
| the material should not make you feel like you | | | | your own backyard. |
| are carrying a ton of bricks | | | | 7. Hammer / Mallet - |
| 2. Trailer Tents - | | | | You need a good mallet or hammer to knock |
| In general you will find that trailer tents are fixed | | | | down the stakes into the ground at a reverse 45 |
| to RV beds. This allows you to transport your | | | | degrees angle. Having one makes life easier. Not |
| tent where you need it with ease. | | | | having one means you have to look around for a |
| 3. Camper Rentals - | | | | good big brick. |
| Camper rentals are great if you have to stay | | | | 8. Mat for Tent Entrance - |
| indoors due to inclement weather. | | | | If you are the sort that hates sand and dust on |
| 4. Ground Cloth / Canvas - | | | | your sleeping area, be sure to bring along a mat |
| The canvas or ground cloth protects you from | | | | for the tent entrance. You can even enforce a |
| moist and creepy crawlies at night. Find out which | | | | 'No Footwear in Tents' rule for everyone. |