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META: When you are on a camping trip, there are some basic essentials that you need to carry with you so that you can have an equally enjoyable time away from home. Prepare a list of the items you cannot do without because you will not be able to carry everything. Therefore, amongst many other things, lightweight tents for camping should be considered.

As exciting as it may be, you cannot enjoy a camping trip if you are not geared up with the right kind of camping equipment. To arrive with all your basic necessities it is essential that you work out a list of things that you are going to need while you are out e.g. tents, cooking equipment and clothes. In order to have all the appropriate things you need to plan well before your trip. Maybe you could start checking your list to ensure you have the appropriate equipment a few weeks beforehand. Unless you have a proper planning, you are bound to forget something or the other and you surely would not want to discover that you have left behind something very important.

The first and most important thing to get is your tent. Look for one that best suits your needs while at the same time make sure it is suitable for the weather conditions of the place you are planning to visit. A comfortable sleeping bag is next on the list. These come in all different shapes, sizes, colours, fabric and materials. If you are looking for better insulation, then include a sleeping mat or an inflated mat, this will give you added comfort.

Your list of foodstuff that you intend to carry depends on how many people are going to eat that food. It would be advisable to avoid taking perishable food because of the difficulty of storing it. Now, let’s see for cooking equipment, you need to take the following; a frying pan, utensils for eating, spoons, cups, plates, cooking spoon and a spatula. Think you will find this will do nicely. You should carry spare containers with you just in case you have any left over food; this can be stored and used for your next meal.

A camp stove can be very handy, if bad weather forbids you to light up a campfire. A camp stove is also a must. You will be amazed of how much you can do with it. If you can be bothered to take the trouble you can cook some really nice fresh meals.

Matches, llighters and flashlights are also useful items to include in the packing as fending for yourself in the dark can be difficult without them. When you are camping you should also take a first-aid kit, this can be very handy at times. The kit can include strips of band-aid, cotton balls, gauze, antiseptic ointment, sunscreen, a burn spray, an antibiotic, aspirin, insect repellent and some other medicines that you normally take.

Taking the right clothes for your trip is very important; ensure they are lightweight and easy to carry but also are suitable for the weather conditions that you are likely to face. Do not take clothes that tend to remain damp or do not dry fast. Rain gear that is lightweight can be included if you want as this is useful in a shower. Take the right kind of footwear, a pair of sneakers would be perfect but if you are planning a hike on rough terrain it would be suitable to have a pair of sturdy boots.

Apart from these you will need a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from the harsh sun. There are a few other necessities you might like to include, a small knife, a small hatchet, a book or two. Other pastime articles like a deck of cards may be included.

One thing you must remember is that whatever you take with you, must be lightweight specifically if you are going backpacking because you would not want to come back with a bad back. Once you have established what stuff is essential, check the weight, try picking it up and then guess what - you are ready for your camping trip.