What To Bring Camping-Panergy
As you get ready and get excited about your upcoming camping trip, use our handy camping checklist to know what to bring camping and what not to. We’ll prevent you from packing items you don’t really need and make sure you bring items that are worth filling your limited backpacking space with.
What You Should Bring When Camping
This camping checklist includes non-negotiables for an enjoyable camping trip. Some essential items, like the poncho and camping chair, may not seem that necessary for your packing list but it’s better to have them and not need them than the other way around.
A Tent With a Rainfly
First on our camping checklist is a tent with a rainfly. Unless you’re going to a camping spot with cabins or pre-installed tents, you’ll need a tent or outdoor shelter. A tent protects you from the natural elements and ensures you have a safe space to sleep in once nighttime arrives.
Sure, you could sleep under the stars but just in case the weather, wildlife, and other elements don’t permit it, it’s wise to be ready with your own shelter.
You’ll find different types of tents for different weather conditions and number of occupants. Make sure to research the camping conditions at your destination and the type of camping tent you’ll need beforehand so that you have adequate protection at night. You should also check that you have all the accessories you need to pitch your tent. General items include ropes, stakes, poles, and a rain fly.
Good Quality Sleeping Bags
Sleeping bags are essential must-have items, especially if you’ll be sleeping somewhere that gets cold at night. One may argue that milder weather won’t require a sleeping bag, but if comfort is your priority, you may want to consider one either way.
A sleeping bag that’s rated for cold weather will keep you warm and cozy, ensuring that you get to sleep comfortably while being protected from creepy crawlies that come out at night.
If you’re going camping with your family, it’s important to get sleeping bags as part of your camping gear, since it may be the first time that your kids will be sleeping in the wild.
A Sturdy Sleeping Pad
While a sleeping bag can help provide comfort and a bit of warmth, a sleeping pad provides additional insulation and cushioning. If you’re sleeping on the ground, sleeping pads are laid directly on the ground before your sleeping bag, making your slumber a little more comfortable.
They are especially useful in regions where the temperatures drop sharply at night.
A Headlight, Torches, and Flashlights
Campfires are great for having a fun time with your friends and family at night as you eat, sing, and share stories. But they’re not the optimal light source while you’re camping.
As you set up camp, light your campfire, and attend to other activities, you’ll need other lighting options where headlights, flashlights, camping lanterns, and torches will be extremely useful.
A lot of experienced campers swear by headlamps/headlights as they offer hands-free use while flashlights and torches are functional tools for inside the tent.
A Well-Stocked First Aid Kit
When you’re spending time in the wild, you have to prepare for unforeseen incidents. A well-stocked first aid kit can be invaluable for insect bites, scratches, and minor emergencies. If you suffer from allergies or other health concerns, make sure that your first aid kit is equipped to handle them.
While a life-threatening injury during a camping trip is extremely rare, you might still get cuts, scratches, or blisters while hiking. If left unattended, small wounds or injuries can quickly become infected and cause undesirable complications.
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