The Camping Outfitter

When it comes to camping, being prepared is essential for a fun and safe trip. There are many extras you can purchase for comfort, but you should first and foremost be equipped with the basics. Your most basic concern will be shelter and sleeping arrangements. You should choose the right tent for your needs.  If it’s only you, a simple single-person tent will suffice. For families, larger multi-person tents make better choices. Next, your choice of bedding, such as a sleeping bag, will mean the difference between a peaceful night’s rest and a no sleep.

The next essential is food. You may be expecting to fish and catch your own food, but don’t count on this. Anything can happen and you don’t want to be stuck with nothing to eat. Pre-packaged food like chips and beef jerky are a good choice if you’re not comfortable with outdoor cooking. If you are, you might opt for something like hot dogs.

Also absolutely essential is water. For one person, bring a couple gallons, just in case. For families, more will be needed. And don’t forget the incidentals, such as waterproof matches , a compass in the event you get lost, a utility knife, small first aid kit, and even a cell phone if you have one. Remember, having the right equipment can save your life.

Camping is a fun idea that is great for the whole family.  There are lots of different activities you can take advantage of that will bring the campers closer together.  One fun idea is having a camp site scavenger hunt.  You can simply make a list of common plants or other things found in the area you’re camping near and have everyone split up to find the items.  The first person, or team, to find all of the items wins a fun prize, like getting out of dish duty.

Another neat camping activity is playing a round robin story game.  The way this works is that everyone sits around the camp fire.  The first person starts a story with a few sentences but leaves off in the middle of a sentence.  The next person begins where the last person ends and takes the story in their own direction. These stories can be funny or scary – or even a combination of both!  They are a great way to get everyone to talk and laugh together at the campfire.