| They say that if you are really to experience the | | | | knife, so don't forget to bring one. |
| great outdoors, it is best to experience it as it is, | | | | Water Bottles - There are bottles made especially |
| without the comforts of modern camping | | | | for cold or hot liquids. Bring a large bottle to store |
| accessories. Camping, however, has different | | | | your water supply and small bottles that you can |
| meanings for different people. If you are an | | | | carry around. This is very important to make |
| outdoor enthusiast, then you certainly know that | | | | sure that you do not get dehydrated especially if |
| it takes more than a tent and a campfire for you | | | | you are camping in hot areas. |
| to be able to survive a night in the wild. Before | | | | Water Filter - Make sure that the water you drink |
| you leave for your camping trip make sure that | | | | is clean. A water filter is one important camping |
| you have these essential camping accessories. | | | | accessory that is oftentimes overlooked. |
| You will not be sorry you brought them. | | | | Torch - bring a standard torch or a headlamp. The |
| Camp chairs - unless you want to sit on hard | | | | outdoors can get very dark at night and this is |
| rock or on moist ground, make sure you have | | | | when your flashlight becomes very useful. Don't |
| this packed up. Camp chairs are foldable and | | | | forget to pack extra batteries as well. |
| lightweight, making them easy to carry around. | | | | Dining Utensils - Bring plates, mugs, bowls, and |
| You can also use sitting mats as substitute for | | | | cutlery. Aluminum dining sets are lightweight and |
| camp chairs. They are easier to pack and occupy | | | | are very durable. |
| less space. | | | | Icepacks - These neat little packages are frozen |
| Storage Bags- Many outdoor equipment shops | | | | and placed inside your cooler to maintain a low |
| have these available. They come in all shapes and | | | | temperature and keep your beverages cold |
| sizes. You can use these bags to store your | | | | longer. |
| clothes, shoes, and food. Get a waterproof | | | | Tent Pegs - always bring extra pegs just in case. |
| storage bag for things that you do not want to | | | | Some tents already have extra pegs when you |
| get wet. | | | | buy them but you can also buy pegs individually. |
| A First Aid Kit- you can get a prepackaged kit or | | | | Groundsheets - Groundsheets provide comfort |
| you can prepare one yourself. Make sure the kit | | | | and additional barriers between you and the moist |
| is locked securely to keep medicines from getting | | | | ground. It also protects your tent's flooring, |
| wet or spilled. Make sure you have the important | | | | extending the life of your tent. |
| things like calamine lotion, Band Aids, anti allergy | | | | There is a wide range of cheap camping gear that |
| medications, pain relievers, syrup of ipecac, and | | | | is available to modern campers. You can visit an |
| other emergency drugs. | | | | outdoor shop to see what they have to offer or |
| Knives - foldable knives are very convenient. You | | | | you can shop online. Before heading out to your |
| can also bring a multitool gadget that incorporates | | | | campsite, make sure that you have these |
| a knife with other essential tools like a | | | | camping essentials because a well-prepared |
| screwdriver, bottle opener, wire cutter, etc. You'll | | | | camper is a happy camper. |
| be surprised at how many times you use your | | | | |