A Quick Guide To Tent Camping
April 13, 2011 Wood Camping Stove
For some, camping is almost an exercise in simple and natural. For others, just the thought of camping terrifies them. For many, camping is staying at Motel 6 instead of the Raddison. The thought of any concierge service is scary. However, each year there are those who venture out and take a camping a try first.
Camping in modern society has many faces. We all saw the 40 + feet motor homes/buses reduce the roads with cars in tow. These are followed by campers, travel trailers and truck. Many people do not consider this to be camping but more akin to having a condo portable and parking it in the Woods. I tend to agree with that in some cases.
Tent Camping is what I consider to be real camping. Sleep outdoors, cooking over an open fire and if you want a seat, grab a log or rock.
To be honest with you tent camping is not necessarily something that you should only go out and try. It takes some forethought, planning and preparation to ensure that your trip will not only enjoyable but also safe.
The ideas here are only general ideas of what to expect and what you should be careful when you go camping. The basics of what you need when you go camping can be reached simply by looking to your daily routine.
Sleeping at home, this includes a bed, pillows and sheets. Arising in the morning can include a bathrobe, bathrobe and slippers. Oh, don’t forget the roof over your head. The roof can be solved with a tent, which will not only keep out of time, but also to keep out insects that can plague you at night. Bed, pillows and sheets can be replaced with a sleeping bag, pad and inflatable pillow. The robe and slippers may have to go, but you should take shoes you can easily place.
Activities of bathroom-not to forget this aspect of camping. If you are camping in a campground, usually toilets, sinks, and irrigation facilities are provided by the camp. Prepare yourself for a walk to get to these. No, do not shorten the walk by taking this campsite right beside the facilities. You won’t appreciate the extra noise or, eventually, the smell.
Time to eat-you could just go with cold food, but I like my coffee in the morning and a hot meal in the evenings as a minimum. Cooking can be done in two basic ways. Open fire cooking in desert settings (normally not allowed in the camps) or using a gas camp stove. The gas stove is fast and convenient, but it is not very useful if you have that lead nowhere. The open fire cooking is fantastic for configurations of the desert, but is a bit slower with more work involved rounding up and cutting firewood. Oh, by the way, can be called open fire cooking but you usually Cook on coal not flame.
Clothing-this is not the time to worry about fashion and style. Comfort is the guideline number one here. Be sure that you wear comfortable clothes, durable. If you’re going to be working around an open fire to clothes must not be too loose. Footwear should be very comfortable to walk in and you must keep your feet dry. The final consideration is heat. Make sure to take along enough clothing to keep warm in the morning and early evening, as will be legal.
Well, now you have some general ideas that tent camping is all about and what you need to take. However, this was only a general guide, I strongly suggest you get a real camping guide before you venture out. It will make your little adventure more fun if you are adequately prepared and equipped. On that note, I recommend this guide. Beginner camping guide. Take a look and decide for yourself.
