Best Advice for Your Happy Camping Holiday

Your main priority before setting off for any camping trip is to produce a check list whether your going for a couple of days or for a whole week. You will need to think about such items as tents, sleeping bags, extra blankets, firewood and cooking equipment. Talking from experience I find preparing a night in advance is idyllic so you’re not hurrying on the day and forgetting to put those crucial items on the list.

Just before heading off on your camping holiday it will also be a good idea to find out what facilities the camp site has to offer, such as toilets or showers or whether they allow any pets on site. I always try to leave enough time between exiting the house and journeying to the camp site so I can unwind as packing a car and remembering all the necessary gear can be very hectic.

Upon arrival at the camp site take a drive or even a walk around to see what location will be best for you to pitch your tent. This is an important factor because it will decide how your trip will be affected, so you need to ask yourself, do you want to be near young children? Or do you need to be by the camp sites facilities? I would also check that the ground where you pitch your tent is level and clear of any debris such as twigs, stones or anything else that could affect your night’s sleep.

Making your first camp fire can be very tasking, so be prepared. From a personal view it is always key to start off small then build it up later on if the fire is quickly burning away. The best wood to use for lighting fires are dry hardwoods such as oak or birch as they tend to burn much longer than softwoods and use firelighters to give a bit of extra aid. Once your fire is in full glow you can then start to roast those marshmallows! Try to keep in mind that starting a camp fire can take time, effort and patience and you should always be in its continuous presence.

If your new to camping you will almost certainly feel the cold especially if your trip is around autumn or winter periods. My advice is to do some exercise before you jump into your sleeping bag. Taking a walk about the camping area or even a quick jog will help get the blood pumping around your body. However you don’t have to exercise you can spend 5 - 10 minutes in front of a camp fire before retiring to your tent. Added warmth can also be gained from wrapping yourself in an extra blanket inside your sleeping bag or by wearing an extra pair of trousers, a woollen jumper or even a woolly hat.

At the end of your camping trip you will have to start repacking for the journey back home. Although the thought of a nice hot bath will be in the forefront of your mind remember to clean up all your rubbish and don’t forget any paraphernalia. If you need to just go through that check list as you start to pack all your possessions back into your car so you don’t risk leaving anything behind.

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Lucy is a part-time writer and camping expert writing for gear zone equipment at eComparison.

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