Camping Equipment Essentials
The amount and type of camping equipment you need usually depends on the type of camping you want to undertake. For camping, you need shelter, food, and ways to carry both. When it comes to shelter, you need to consider whether you want a tent or not. Some prefer camping out with just a sleeping bag. However, most like a tent in case of bad weather. Tents come in sizes ranging from individual up to six people. Prices will range upwards as well based on the size and quality of the tent. You can find a simple a-frame individual tent or a two-bedroom model complete with living area.
Sleeping bags are also essentials of camping equipment. You can find them in the rectangular style so familiar to sleeping parties your children attended. They come in sizes appropriate for just about anyone in your camping party. They roll up into a bundle for easy carrying. You will find the modern mummy style sleeping bags another option. These conform to the body of the person using it. They usually have less material in them than the traditional rectangular types. This makes them lighter for most backpacking trips. Use can use an inflatable airbed with or without a sleeping bag. Some prefer the elevated style of a camp bed.
You need camping equipment to cook food. If you camp in an area where you can have an open fire, then you will need cooking equipment. You can get sets with pans, pots, and accompanying lids. You can get dishes, cutlery, and even portable toasting racks that are light to carry. If you want a more modern option, you should consider a single burner stove that easily packs into a backpack. You can also go a bit bigger with a double burner model with protective cover. It is bulkier to carry about, but you can get more food out of a single stove.
How do you carry everything in and out? Unless you get a caravan, you will need to be able to carry what you need. Each member of your party can carry a day sack or a rucksack. Day sacks are appropriate for overnight trips. You will need a rucksack for a longer trip. They sit over the shoulders and provide storage places for anything you need. Some come with additional straps to latch sleeping gear and tents to the outside. These are the essentials of camping equipment.
Nigel Williams is a climbing and mountaineering expert who is currently researching camping equipment
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