Camping is a lot of fun and no one can take that away from you but most of the time, if you are new to the whole process, you are going to need some tips that will make you better at camping in general. We are going to talk about some important tips on surviving camping so you know exactly what to keep in mind.
By Tom Wu
Although camping is fun, you have to understand that it needs to be done the right way or else things fall into a lot of issues and that is not what we want. When you are going camping, there are a lot of ways to make it right, and ideally would not have any problems. But let me tell you about the time I decided to go on an impromptu camping trip with a few friends. Although everything looked perfectly fine and normal, things were not as they would appear, since no one really prepared for the trip! There were a few things that went wrong since we did not have enough supplies, namely water, and food, or rechargeable batteries.
The point here is that if you are planning on going camping, you must know some tips on surviving camping. Ideally, if you are going camping in a group, someone is wise enough to take care of the nitty-gritty detail but if that is not the case, my advice is to be careful. There are a lot of tips such as backing up your RV, in the right way, having enough supplies, and having a proper understanding of what needs to be done. So, let’s not waste time and start looking.
Tips on Surviving Camping and Enjoying Your Time There
Now, the term survival might put some people off and they might end up thinking that something is bound to go wrong but that is farthest from the truth. In reality, that is not the case at all. It’s important that you have fun and enjoy your trip and this is the right way to do it.
You can still go camping and have fun at the same time without any issues. But let’s walk you through some essentials that you should know so you are fully aware.
1. Make the Right Preparations
Making a plan to go camping is not what I would consider preparations. The real preparations would refer to being sure that you have everything that you need to make a successful camping trip. From the top of my head, I would suggest making sure that you have access to all essentials such as safety kits, knives, tools, torches, clothes, clean water, food, tools that you can use to start a fire, camping tools, and more.
2. Get Everyone in Line
At this point, it would be safe to assume that you are not going on the trip alone and that is the right thing to do. However, whenever you are going with someone, you should be sure that the group or an individual are sensible. Being irresponsible about how things are going to play out opens you up to risk coming your way, and we really do not want that.
Communicate your plans and ensure that everyone follows, the last thing you want is a fall out amongst the group.
3. Double-Checking Your RV
I remember going on a trip on which no one bothered to check the RV. This is a situation you do not want to be in as it can cause untold issues. Double-check the RV or the camper you are going on and be sure that everything is up to the mark.
4. Don’t Forget the Weather
Going camping is super fun and enjoyable. However, one must never forget how the weather can be unpredictable even on days when the forecast says otherwise. If you are going camping, thoroughly check the weather forecasts and before making a move. Furthermore, to be prepared for any eventuality, I’d highly recommend that you pack all the essentials that can help you in a tricky weather situation.
The point here is that there is no such thing as being too prepared.
5. Don’t Overburden Yourself
Another tip that I always give out to anyone who is asking about how to survive camping is that you should never overburden yourself. If you are going out with your friends, tell them the same thing. If you are in a camper or an RV, take just the right number of essentials that will not put an extra load on you, and normally, don’t bring valuable items with you because again, we do not want to be in the woods with a lot of expensive items.
Why am I telling you all of this? If you want to get out in a hurry, you will not be stuck finding your belongings and trying to figure out where is everything. Just pack as much as you need and you are all good to go.
Conclusion
Camping should not be you looking over your shoulder all the time. I would highly suggest that you look at all the opportunities of having fun that you can because after all, if you are not enjoying your time out then who is going to do it for you? The whole idea is rather simple, we want all the campers to have an excellent time going forward so they are not under the impression that they have to be careful at all times.
Sure, being vigilant is always good but we also advise that you have fun. The ultimate goal is simple, to be honest—safety is paramount but let’s not forget to indulge ourselves in some relaxing activities while we are at it.
