Going on a camping trip to the rustic, often remote reaches of Americana is the perfect salve to the dramas and the traumas of city living. You would want to be as insulated from society as possible, yet you don't want to miss out on the fun, which means going to a remote campsite would be preferable to a mainstream campsite that doesn't feature much hiking except if you need to walk away from or move back towards your automobile. But there is one significant drawback to remote camping locations, and that is carrying an often heavy load around with you, which, for a lot of campers, is everything but the kitchen sink. So if you want to lessen your load and make your next camping trip more convenient, consider these fast and furious tips.
Does your campsite have showers and a steady flow of running water - this is the first piece of data you would need to gather whilst researching. This is atypical in remote parts of town. Even if there is water it may not be suitable for drinking and cleaning cuts and scrapes. Bring a hearty supply of bottled water on your trip, and if not possible, you may want to try purification tablets.
As the date of your hike approaches, gather around the tube and wait for the weather report to come - prepare accordingly for the trip based on the report. Bring a lightweight poncho at the very least, or maybe a rain-proof jacket because you will never know if and when the rains would start pouring - weather forecasts are not infallible! Bring an appropriate sleeping bag for the climate and conditions of your camping location. If it's a warm weather destination then a lightweight sleeping bag can be cheap and easy to find. Likewise, you should ensure the easy weight of your sleeping bag for colder climates, but be sure it is well insulated and resistant to water damage.
For the camping itself, use a lightweight, yet durable tent to ensure optimum protection. Keep it simple - a gigantic tent may look neat, but at the end of the day it's a superficial piece of gear. In remote campsites you can change your clothes and keep your belongings outside your tent. For added convenience, you may want to consider a tent with self-assembly features, minimizing the time in which you have to set things up and dismantle before going back home.
Don't leave home without the first aid kit, and make sure it is complete. Arrive at the campsite loaded with disinfectants and bandages cut in varying sizes. Stay one step ahead of debilitating allergies with antihistamine, and have some pain relief medication handy as well. To make your life easier when doing an plethora of different tasks such as dressing wounds, bring with you a pair of tweezers, a small pair of scissors or probably a Swiss Army knife.
Eventually, you will have a backpack fully loaded with the essentials - no less than 20 pounds but no heavier than 40 pounds either. Not bad, eh, you may be saying to nobody in particular, but it is certainly going to be "bad" after a few hours of strenuous hiking - twenty pounds can feel like one tonne of mass if you've been hiking for a few hours.
Remember the one crucial disadvantage, the necessary evil, if you may, of camping holidays spent in remote locales - you need to bring your equipment with you. Pack wisely and only bring the essentials.
Does your campsite have showers and a steady flow of running water - this is the first piece of data you would need to gather whilst researching. This is atypical in remote parts of town. Even if there is water it may not be suitable for drinking and cleaning cuts and scrapes. Bring a hearty supply of bottled water on your trip, and if not possible, you may want to try purification tablets.
As the date of your hike approaches, gather around the tube and wait for the weather report to come - prepare accordingly for the trip based on the report. Bring a lightweight poncho at the very least, or maybe a rain-proof jacket because you will never know if and when the rains would start pouring - weather forecasts are not infallible! Bring an appropriate sleeping bag for the climate and conditions of your camping location. If it's a warm weather destination then a lightweight sleeping bag can be cheap and easy to find. Likewise, you should ensure the easy weight of your sleeping bag for colder climates, but be sure it is well insulated and resistant to water damage.
For the camping itself, use a lightweight, yet durable tent to ensure optimum protection. Keep it simple - a gigantic tent may look neat, but at the end of the day it's a superficial piece of gear. In remote campsites you can change your clothes and keep your belongings outside your tent. For added convenience, you may want to consider a tent with self-assembly features, minimizing the time in which you have to set things up and dismantle before going back home.
Don't leave home without the first aid kit, and make sure it is complete. Arrive at the campsite loaded with disinfectants and bandages cut in varying sizes. Stay one step ahead of debilitating allergies with antihistamine, and have some pain relief medication handy as well. To make your life easier when doing an plethora of different tasks such as dressing wounds, bring with you a pair of tweezers, a small pair of scissors or probably a Swiss Army knife.
Eventually, you will have a backpack fully loaded with the essentials - no less than 20 pounds but no heavier than 40 pounds either. Not bad, eh, you may be saying to nobody in particular, but it is certainly going to be "bad" after a few hours of strenuous hiking - twenty pounds can feel like one tonne of mass if you've been hiking for a few hours.
Remember the one crucial disadvantage, the necessary evil, if you may, of camping holidays spent in remote locales - you need to bring your equipment with you. Pack wisely and only bring the essentials.
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