| Having the right camping equipment will make your | | | | available and can range from $50 to $200. These are |
| outdoor experience safer and more fun. The more | | | | affordable ways to make cooking more convenient |
| often you camp, the more you may want to invest | | | | and give you more options. Coolers are useful to |
| in nicer equipment and supplies. Some of these items | | | | keep perishable items from spoiling. There are also |
| will make your camping trip more convenient and | | | | mini refrigerators available. |
| more comfortable. Shop on the Internet and at local | | | | Safety |
| sporting goods stores to research prices and available | | | | Survival and first aid kits are essential supplies for |
| pieces. | | | | every camper. They can help save lives and tend to |
| Shelter | | | | minor ailments. Ensure you always have a fully |
| Tents are the traditional means of sheltering from | | | | stocked survival and first aid kit available. These |
| the environment when camping. There are many | | | | should include items for bandaging, pain relief, insect |
| styles available with various features. Your budget | | | | bites and topical antibiotics. Survival kits should include |
| and needs will determine which one is right for you. | | | | items for warmth, light, food and water. You can |
| Tents can range from $100 to more than $500. Use | | | | purchase pre-made kits or make a checklist and |
| of tarps and padding can help with waterproofing and | | | | purchase individual items. |
| comfort. | | | | Fun |
| Sleeping | | | | Camping guides and books are useful to bring to help |
| Sleeping bags are a minimum requirement for keeping | | | | identify wildlife and to give tips while outdoors. They |
| warm and comfortable while sleeping. However there | | | | can also include recipes and ideas for fun. Kayaks can |
| are other sleeping options and accessories that can | | | | be a fun way to enjoy the water and many are |
| make sleeping more comfortable. Quality sleeping | | | | available in inflatable models, making them lightweight. |
| bags start at approximately $50.00 and can go up | | | | Binoculars can help look for wildlife and nature. Toys |
| depending on features. Adding a sleeping mat and | | | | like Frisbees and footballs can provide entertainment |
| sleeping pillow that are waterproof can also enhance | | | | while outdoors. |
| comfort. | | | | After deciding where you will camp, make a list of |
| Cooking | | | | activities you want to engage in. Then, compile a |
| Campfire cooking can be a fun way to eat meals but | | | | checklist of all supplies and gear needed to ensure |
| if you want a bit more flexibility there are many tools | | | | you will have a safe and fun trip. Make sure to go |
| available. Hibachi style portable grills can give you a | | | | through the list so nothing is missed. This will ensure |
| means of grilling meats, heating sauces, and | | | | you have everything needed for an enjoyable |
| vegetables without having to build a fire on the | | | | camping vacation. |
| ground. Gas powered portable stoves are also | | | | |