| If you know a little about the 17th century then you | | | | equipment. So if you want more comfort and you |
| are probably aware of the rough conditions back | | | | want your SCA camping gear in side with you should |
| then. Back then, they had very little to sleep on or in. | | | | go for a larger tent. |
| Now days the Society for Creative Anachronism | | | | The Money You Have Determine the Quality of Your |
| (SCA) is an international organization dedicated to | | | | SCA Camping gear. |
| research and re-creating the arts and skills of the | | | | When buying your SCA camping gear you need to |
| pre-17th-century Europe. During the various events | | | | keep in mind that there is a difference between |
| they organise they have authorized the use of some | | | | cheap and inexpensive. If you buy cheap camping |
| modern convenience. | | | | gear you will need to replace it every 2 to 3 years. If |
| Basically all you need today to survive a weekend is | | | | this is your first time in the woods, I would strongly |
| food, clothing and a shelter. Back then was no | | | | suggest buying inexpensive equipment, you don't |
| different but when you talk about an SCA camping | | | | want to pay a lot of money for your equipment just |
| event the camping gear you bring with you is the | | | | in case you don't like the experience. If this is your |
| only thing responsible for you comfort. Many of the | | | | first time you should look for places where they rent |
| campers at those events prefer to bring jerky and | | | | camping gear equipment as this may be the best |
| sandwiches to re-create the reality back then while | | | | way to go. This will minimize your investment until |
| others want to experience the real thing. Some will | | | | you are sure you really like the experience. |
| include cooking equipment in their SCA camping gear | | | | If you are thinking in participating in a SCA camping |
| to make sure they have proper meals. | | | | events I would advise you to try and check with |
| Probably on of the most important part of your SCA | | | | others before you go out and buy all your SCA |
| camping gear would be your tent. The size will mostly | | | | camping gear. Speaking with others who have lived |
| depend on the number of people who will be sharing | | | | this experienced will help you determine what the |
| it. You must be aware though that tents sizes are | | | | recommended list of SCA camping gear you will need. |
| calculated by number of people that can lay straight | | | | This will make sure you do not buy something you |
| in it with all the equipment left outside. So a two | | | | don't need. |
| person tent can only hold two with no place for the | | | | |