6 Tips to Consider Before Going Camping – A Newbie’s Guide

Are you newbie that’s planning to go camping? There are a couple of points to consider. Not skimping on a proper camping bed, buying a big enough tent, and knowing how to set you tent up are some of them. Read ahead if you want to know what the rest are.

Don’t Skimp on the Bed

No matter how small of a budget you are on, you shouldn’t skimp on a good sleeping bag. You won’t get enough sleep otherwise. This would end badly, as you’ll be in the wilderness – you need to be alert. You especially need to be in your senses if your camping trip is days long.

Wait for sales. You’ll be able to save while also getting a quality product. Think about buying second hand if you’re in a hurry.

Don’t Buy a Tiny Tent

Don’t buy a tiny tent. It wouldn’t be able to handle the elements. Also, you’ll find it hard to move and sleep. Refer to what I said about how important getting enough sleep is.

Practice Putting Up Your Tent

Speaking of your tent, you need to practice putting it up before you leave. You can imagine how much of a disaster it would be if you aren’t able to put it up once you’re there.

Some tents are easier to set up for newbies than others. Look for these options when shopping around.

Double check Everything

Make a checklist before you leave. You’ll be able to check whether you are bringing all your equipment with you. Some of the things that your camping checklist should include are:

• Sleeping bag and a couple of pillows
• Sleeping mat
• Table and proper camping chairs
• Mallet, spare pegs and puller
• Spare batteries
• Portable charger and a few USB cables
• Torch
• Tent repair kit
• Paracord, gaffa tape, cable ties, and a sewing kit

Remember to double-check it a couple of times.

Fit for the Weather

Your gear needs to match the terrain you’ll be in. Bringing general supplies/gear that aren’t fit for specific conditions is a mistake many newbies make. For example, you can’t just use any hiking shoes in icy terrain. You’ll need special snowshoes for winter instead.

Check the Weather

Lastly, check the weather before you leave. You need to know it would be a good time to spend several days outdoors.

Final Thoughts

I hope you found the above tips useful if you’re going camping. There are many tips and tricks to consider before you make the trip. The most important would be to not skimp on a proper sleeping bag. Getting enough sleep is important, especially when in the wild. There’s no way you’ll be able to do this if you’ve bought is uncomfortable.

Make sure you learn how to put up your tent before leaving. And also, the tent needs to be an adequate size. You’ll be exposed to the elements otherwise.