30 Top Camping Tips for Beginners
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Idea of camping some of you conjures up images that may make you cringe. Any of those of you who have never camped as a child? Some have heard horror stories from friends and relatives and have unfairly decided never to give it a fair go.
How much effort you put into adequately planning your camping trip will determine how successful (and enjoyable) your trip will be. Some of these tasks may seem tedious and tiresome. The more often you put these tasks into practice the more fun you will have to do them.
Camping is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy nature. It can be intimidating for beginners who don’t know what to expect. To make sure you have the best camping experience possible, here are some essential camping tips for beginners.
30 Things You Must Know Before You Go On Your First Camping Trip.
1. Gather all your camping equipment in a corner of a room and keep adding to it as you think of it.
2. Use basket shelves in your car for easy storage.
3. Store your clothes in sports bags.
4. Make sure all heavy items are secure and packed at the bottom of your car boot with lighter items on top.
5. Take one prepared meal in a freezer meal that can be easily reheated on arrival at your destination.
6. Make sure you have everything you need for a drink stop like tea bags, instant coffee, sugar, condensed milk, cordial, powder, biscuits, a two-liter bottle of water, matches, a kettle, wet wipes, and tea cloth
7. On a short trip try to prepare your hot dishes. You will have more time to relax at your campsite and enjoy yourself.
8. Stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables at every chance.
9. List everything you will eat on the number of days you are away.
10. Keep extras always on hand which include flowers for cakes and bread, noodles, rice, beans, and lentils.
11. Remember long-life milk (two to three cartons of long-life milk per day should be sufficient for a family of two children and two adults as a guide).
12. Try camping in your backyard to see how you feel about your tent and sleeping bags etc.
13. Your first camping gear does not have to be expensive. It is more important that it is durable and keeps you protected from all weather conditions. Bring a piece of ground cloth with you, a piece of plastic that goes under your tent. Tuck the edges neatly underneath the tent. When choosing the tent think of the size. Depends on the number of people your tent is going to house.
14. Take old silverware with you. That will definitely won’t be missed if it doesn’t come home with you.
15. Keep cutlery separate from crockery by placing them in plastic containers with lids or in a tea towel in a plastic bag.
16. Here is a list of items of cutlery and crockery that may be useful for your next camping trip. A fork, knife, teaspoon, and dessert spoon should be enough for each person.
17. Have a serrated edge knife. A serrated edge knife can also be used as a bread knife. Will come in handy for cutting food, slicing cheese, and other tasks.
18. Vegetable peeler and knife. You’ll also want to bring a vegetable peeler. And a knife so you can easily prepare meals while outdoors.
19. Metal egg lifter. Don’t forget about a metal egg lifter. This will help you avoid burning your fingers when cooking eggs over an open fire!
20. A large aluminum coffee pot, the larger the better.
21. Barbeque tongs. You will be using them often.
22. Egg rings. It keeps them from running away.
23. A small meat mallet. You can use it for multiple uses.
24. A sharp knife and sharpener. One of the most important items you’ll need when camping is a good knife.
25. Can opener.
26. Large serving spoon and a wooden spoon.
27. Make sure you have an enamel cup, bowl, and plate for every person.
28. Use an enamel plate next to the fire to keep food warm.
29. Use an enamel plate as a base for food in your camp oven.
30. Bring paper plates. In case you are in an area where water is scarce. And be sure to take your garbage with you.
