| You will have a more relaxed and enjoyable camping | | | | If you're a seasoned camper you can probably think of |
| vacation if you are well organized. A sound camping | | | | other camping equipment that you would consider |
| equipment check will help you do just that. Whether | | | | essential. It is a good idea to make your lists well in |
| you are going for a week end or a fortnight you also | | | | advance as people often forget the silliest things. As |
| want to check where the campsites are at the | | | | you are packing check your camping equipment and |
| location you want to go. It is a good idea to call ahead | | | | make sure that everything is in good order. There's |
| and make sure that there will be a space for you. This | | | | nothing worse than putting your tent up and finding a |
| is especially important if the period includes a national | | | | split in the top. |
| holiday. Make sure that you have some knowledge of | | | | Many campsites will have a camp shop for daily |
| the area in which you'll be staying before you decide | | | | necessities and some may even carry pieces of |
| to stay there. If you plan on taking the family dog | | | | camping equipment - but it is best not to rely on it. |
| check whether that's allowed at the camping site. If it | | | | Make sure that you have tea/coffee, soda, dried milk, |
| isn't then you may need to find a kennel. | | | | and water. The first thing you will want once you've |
| When camping, the following list includes basic | | | | arrived and put up the tent is something to drink. Take |
| equipment needed for all camping trips. | | | | some cookies and potato chips or your favorite treats |
| * Tent | | | | for late night munching. |
| * Ground sheet | | | | If this is a family holiday then don't go without some |
| * Tent poles | | | | books and games to keep the kids entertained. You |
| * Tent pegs | | | | might also want to add aspirin, bandages, and |
| * Sleeping bags | | | | antiseptic cream to your camping equipment list. |
| * Camping stove and kettle | | | | Whatever you do don't go without matches and |
| * Blankets - it gets cold at night | | | | paraffin (if that's what you use) to light the stove. |
| * A large torch | | | | Always take some insect repellent and sunscreen |
| * Portable lamp | | | | even if it isn't summer. You'll need it because you'll be |
| * Portable toilet | | | | spending time in the outdoors. Make sure that you |
| * Pots, pans and cutlery | | | | have towels, soap and toothbrushes and toothpaste |
| * Insect spray | | | | before you finalize your camping equipment check list. |
| * Water carrier - you don't want to be trekking for this | | | | Have a great, stress free vacation. |
| every five minutes | | | | |