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Rolling With The Good Times When On A Camping Trip
by Giuseppe Tesola
http://www.hcamping.com
The annual camping trip is a traditional experience for many
families. For some, it's like a yearly visit to Aunt
Bertha's backyard get-together with her infamous sauerkraut,
cold Brussels sprouts and pig snouts dish. But for others,
the trip can be a bonding occasion that isn't dependent on
whether or not it's sunny. Below are few pointers to
enhance your camping experience:
1.~Create and examine a checklist. You know, that
little piece of paper jammed with lots of useful items you
really can't do without on the trip. Stuff like your
equipment, tent, sleeping bag, waterproof matches, emergency
kit, and food - All the things you really won't find way out
in the vast wilderness where the nearest convenience store
is miles and miles away.
2.~Rain does and will happen. If your outdoors, you
really can't get too far from rain. Packing your goods in
waterproof containers and bags is really a lifesaver. Go a
step farther and pack smaller items in durable zippered
freezer bags. Other small containers like plastic
prescription containers work great for little stuff like
matches or coins. Don't forget about the big essentials
like sleeping bags that need to be kept soggy-free.
3.~Before the temptation to sight-see kicks in, set-up
upon arrival. Why? It's too tempting to put off set-up too
long. Daylight is a much safer and more convenient time to
take care of your arrangements than at night when you'd
rather be toasting hot dogs.
4. Also have those items that you need after dark ready
before darkness falls. Of course, you remembered to check
the flashlight batteries before you left home, didn~t you?
5.~Plan a menu and prep as many meals ahead of time as
possible. This organization will help you remember
important ingredients, condiments, and cooking tools such as
a can opener. Precooking many meals before starting your
trip takes the chore out of cooking from scratch at every
meal. Also, put together small bags of cooking ingredients
and their mixtures to save lugging big bags of flour or
sugar.
6.~Wildlife is attracted to food and its smells, so be
careful where you eat and how you store your food. Nothing
is worse than finding a raccoon tearing apart your camp for
food. Also, eat only outdoors rather than in a tent. Even
the smallest crumbs are too tempting for many wild animals
that can easily tear apart your tent in search of a few
morsels.
7.~Don't try to feed wild animals. Even if the animal
looks cute and begs, don't give the animal people-food. Our
food isn't right for their systems. Plus, animals don't
know "manners" and can turn on you in a wink of an eye.
8.~A clean campsite is a joy to find and respectful of
its natural beauty when left this way. "Leave only your
footprints" is a helpful tip to remember when picking up
trash in your site. To transport your refuse out, use a
strong plastic trash bag.
9.~Try to be neighborly. This means, don't blare your
music late at night or be loud and obnoxious. At the same
time, if you see a novice camper in need of help, lend a
helping hand.
10. Above all, don~t forget to have a good time, even if
it rains all week.
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