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Regardless of the duration of your journey, you must guarantee that your camping gear has the following products packed away and easily accessible during the trip.

1. A few geographical maps stored in a water resistant container.

2. A magnetic compass if not a GPS device.

3. Appropriate clothing.

4. Appropriate food.

5. Correct water container.

6. A well equipped medical kit.

7. Emergency situation battery ran flashlight.

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One thing to think about is your camping tent or camper size. I use tents all the time, even during the winter season. A camping tent is one of the easiest things to pick. When you consider tent size you need to consider a couple of things. Something to consider is just how much room do you desire or need? I prefer to have a larger camping tent so I have space for all my gear and area to change or move around. Some individuals, especially hikers, only desire adequate room to sleep and to store their gear. Long term camping is all about comfort and having a good time, hiking has to do with your equipment being lightweight and portable. For camping you require to consider the number of individuals you will have with you. The more people the larger the tent or multiple tents. The advantage is most camping tents have a capability ration on them and that assists with selecting. I typically take a look at the capacity and divide by 2 so there is area for everybody to walk around and save their gear. It also allows for additional area if it begins drizzling and you can not keep all of you tailor outdoors dry. lighting equipment such as a lighter.

9. Compact stove.

10. A multi-knife set.

11. Camping tent and associated equipment such as rope and pegs.

12. Sleeping bag.

13. Chlorine tablets for water purification.

Bring your maps and compass in water proof containers is really important while on a outdoor camping journey. Most camping trips are best enjoyed in places that have never been checked out prior to by you. However, even in familiar areas you might just as quickly get lost and you never ever understand the quality of the printing on the maps, so do not risk getting the maps cleaned or smeared by rain or moisture. Bring a good deal of clothing too you never ever know when the weather condition might alter. Some extra food and water is just as crucial so stock up prior to you leave and replenish your stock at every point of civilization. Make sure that you have a good emergency treatment package too. Snake bites are not a rarity on camping journeys, neither are falls and swellings. Also make certain you carry out a first-aid course when you have the time prior to setting out on your outdoor camping experience.

Water purification tablets are a must on any camping journeys. It is alright to believe that the water from a spring or stream is OK to consume, there is nothing wrong with taking some safety measures. A small pill mixed in a container of water filed from among these natural sources will just prevent illness and a lot of suffering.

If you are planning a camping journey where wild animals such as bears are known to go to locations seeking food, it is advisable to keep your food in a proper storage container where the smell of food is trapped inside. Likewise keep a whistle or other alarming gadget with you, this can help you raise an alarm somebody at a remote place can hear in case you are caught or lost. Apart from these easy devices such as whistles and scent evidence containers for food there are numerous products you might want to have a look at at the local sports store or general market. Nevertheless, select them carefully and take what you really need and not something for its novelty worth. Keep your back pack as light as possible and enjoy your trip.