July 26, 2008

Tips for a great camping trip

Camping is fun but many people go unprepared and then complain they had a lousy time. To have a great time at a camping trip it is essential to be well prepared. Some of the things that you should be prepared for include:

Mosquitoes. These dastardly insects can ruin your vacation. So take some bug spray or a mosquito net. Dress in bright clothes and use mosquito sprays and candles. While this does not guarantee that you won0t be bitten, but the frequency will be a lot reduced.
Site selection: Choose a camping site away from the water. Mosquitoes like to collect around water puddles and drainage ditches. While open space is great, sometimes the wind can be strong and freeze you at night. Make sure the ground is flat so that water does not collect when it rains.
Dress well. Just too many people go camping dressed in outrageous clothing. Do not wear a suit or brand new clothes to a camp site. Wear old clothes and always bring a jacket. No matter how warm it is during the day, most camp sites feel cold at night. Take extra socks and blankets. You must bring a pair of water proof shoes. Wearing […]

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