There’s a good chance that you’ll need a new set of tools to connect with nature, and wifi isn’t the most common of the tools. Outdoor activities are a great option to keep fit and healthy and reset and reboot, as well as an opportunity to teach your children how to love and respect nature.
Camping can be a great experience or a painful one dependent on how prepared you are. These days there are plenty of campsites that provide you with all the basics and comforts.
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Tents
Camping tents can be as easy as a quick-pitch two-man tent or as complex as a four-bedroom villa-style one. The type of tent you pick should be dependent on the environment you’ll be camping in. In cold to temperate climates, there are many choices at the Decathlon store. If you’re travelling with a family member or are an independent traveller, be sure you pick a size which suits you. If you pick the smaller size, ensure that you like the people you’re sharing it with 🙂
Sleeping Bag + Sleeping Mat
If you’re going camping making the right choice in a sleeping bag is of utmost importance. A sleeping bag is similar to a cooler. When you put hot stuff in it and things stay hot. If you put cold in its things, they stay cold. If you are going to bed cold, that’s the way you’ll remain. Always make sure you have a sleeping bag with a temperature rating of less than a couple of degrees than what you’d normally expect at the camp.
After you’ve sorted your sleeping bag out, you’ll probably consider purchasing a sleeping pad, or a foam mat. The ground is often hard, cold and sometimes bumpy. Having a mat for lying on will allow you to sleep more comfortably and without breaking your back in the morning.
Camping Chair
Depending on your method of travel you could carry an extra chair for camping to take advantage of your time at the camp. If you’re camping on bikes or moto camping, a folding chair without a backrest is perfect. If you have the luxury of a four-wheeler, the chairs for camping are limitless. These chairs come with handy features, such as storage space for your bottles, and books and an excellent back support that you can relax into.
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Head Torch
” A light during the darkest hour is a blessing in disguise”
Most likely, you’ll be unable to see anything on the campsite at night, save around the campfire. Running around in darkness with no light is a no-no. A Head torch or a handheld torch is a vital accessory for a camping enthusiast to have all the time in the evening. A head torch is more practical because you can use your hands to perform whatever duties you’re working on.
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Shoes
A good pair of trekking shoes is essential in the outdoors even when you’re not out and about on a walk. During your time at the campsite, you’ll be walking on uneven surfaces or rocks. Therefore, the soles of the trekking shoes will provide cushioning and prevent the possibility of slipping.
Water Bottle
Hydration is crucial when you’re under harsh sunlight and having fun at camp. Take a water bottle made of metal in order to tank up on your H2O needs They’re sturdy and can be reused hundreds of times. Avoid using plastics, especially single-use plastic bottles. Here’s a great example of what you should consider.
Hat/Sunglasses
Campers and cowboys, making hats look good forever! The great thing about a hat is the fact that it protects from the sun’s harsh rays along with giving a wicked look of adventure. The hat also shields the neck’s back from getting sunburned. If you’ve already increased the cool factor, make sure you put it on with a stylish pair of outdoor sunglasses. We recommend cycling sunglasses because they’re light, come with UV protection, and are affordable enough to be used in the camp.
First Aid Kit
Preparing food and walking around in the dark, out for a hike and being in nature, you’re going to get burns, scrapes and more. Prepare your own first aid kit that is tailored to your specific needs. A few things to include are Betadine, Dettol, Cotton swabs, paracetamol and some band-aids.
Mosquito Repellent/Sunscreen
Unless you’re camping indoors there will be bugs. So, make sure to pack a bottle or two of Odomos Natural spray as it’s soft on your skin but difficult on bugs. Wherever you’re heading, whatever you go is right, take a huge tube of sunscreen SPF 50 to protect your skin from sunburn. You’ll be out in the sun for a long time.
Trashbag
It’s a good camping practice to place all your garbage in a trash bag and or have it removed to the designated trashcan or take it home to dispose of it. Leave no trace allows the next camper to enjoy your campsite just as you enjoyed it.
Set up your camp early so that you can sit back to enjoy the sunset and the night sky. Begin with one-day camping and then extend your excursions as you become more proficient at planning your equipment and continue to improve from there. Be prepared to have some rough spots but that’s part of learning about camping!
