How to Prepare for a Camping Trip

I love camping. It might not be the girliest pastime, but it is relaxing, and it does allow you to see bits of the world that staying in a hotel would not. However, unlike checking into a hotel, camping requires a little more preparation. Here are a few tips. If you already have a tent, make sure that you take it out, and check that you have all the poles, pegs and other accessories, and that the canvas or fabric is in good shape – remember, if there was any moisture on the tent when you last packed it up, it may have developed mildew. Once you're sure that your tent is good, it's time to assemble your other gear. Now, unless you like sleeping on hard, cold ground, I'd recommend an air mattress as a standard piece of campi ng equipment. Sleeping bags, a gas stove and a lantern are other essentials, and you may want to take a fold up table and some chairs, or whatever else makes your trip a little more enjoyable.