Thursday 31 March 2011

Camping Equipment For Your Trip

There are tons of different items that could be classified as camping equipment, everything from the simplest pot or pan to the most complicated RV. Camping equipment doesnt have to seem like a chore to get together, but you should still give yourself plenty of time to make sure you have everything that you need. Never bring along equipment that you don't see yourself using, or don't expect to use for more than a short period of time.

1. Camping Equipment For Rustic Campers

Many campers are against camping equipment and follow the philosophy that they should rough it. That somehow, camping equipment goes against the very point of going camping in the first place - to get away from technology and civilization for a while. Even if you plan to live off the land, make sure you have an adequate supply of food rations on hand.

You will also want to make sure you bring along cooking utensils for over the campfire. You can get several different types of frying pans, skewers, and even bread toasters for over the campfire. If you are particularly fond of coffee in the morning, make sure to have your tin coffee pot and cups handy.

Everyone can get hurt while they are camping, and so a good to include a first aid kit with your camping equipment supplies. Keep some medications handy for any bouts you may end up having with the cold or flu. Just because you are out camping, doesnt mean you still cant be susceptible to all of the little things you are unprepared for.

Have a nice, warm, sleeping bag ready on hand for those rather brisk nights and a waterproof tent that you can take the top piece off and watch the stars. If you are really handy, youll have a radio with batteries in it, and perhaps not for the music itself, but to be informed of severe weather conditions that may be approaching.

The list of what you could use for camping equipment is endless and depends on how long you intend to camp for. Make sure you have an adequate supply of clothing on hand so you dont have to freeze to death if you fall in the lake accidentally.

2. Camping Equipment For Stylish People

Even though there is someone always present at public camping sites, it is a good idea to make sure you carry supplies with you in case of an accident. Depending on where you are camping, you could come across situations that would require medical attention. Of course, lets hope this isnt the case for anyone on your next camping trip. Its just better to be safe than sorry.

Unlike rustic camping, where it is a good idea to at have a lantern for night vision, you are pretty well set up with everything you could need to be modern. So all you need to take along are those spare items inside of your house that will make your camping trip more enjoyable. If you like to be at home more than rustic camping, you need to make sure you are prepared to make yourself comfortable.

You should always place being dry and warm as a first priority when camping. You can't do much of anything, after all, if you are suffering from hypothermia. People have done it for generations and you can do it for a few days too. It's easy to see why camping is a great activity for the whole family.
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Tuesday 29 March 2011

UK Campsite Directory

If you are looking for a campsite in the UK I would highly recommend that you visit this website http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/

It includes a very comprehensive directory of campsites, with a fantastic search facility, so not only can you search by area, but also by specifics such as: Beach sites, Open All Year, With Fishing, Tents Only, Adults Only etc.

There are also message forums on every subject to do with camping, including tent reviews, a directory of camping related companies, articles and an events diary.

The campsite search facility is awesome, you can search by Name, Town, County or by simply clicking on an area of the map of the UK that you want to visit, zoom in to see what sites are in the area, click on a site marker to get a review of the site, its facilities, reports left by visitors etc.

Saturday 26 March 2011

Camping With Kids - How Smart Parents Do It

Camping is one activity the whole family can truly enjoy. That is, when it is prepared for properly. Otherwise, parents will have to listen to the perennial "are we there yets," and "can we go home nows."
When camping with kids, certain considerations must be made. This is to ensure a safe trip going to, and while at camp. Certain considerations are also needed to make sure that everyone gets his or her share of a good time.

Consult Kids

When planning for a camping trip, consulting kids and teenagers on activities they would want during camping will truly boost their morale. Asking them for activities they want to do will psychologically tell them that they are personally considered in the trip and it matters to you that they enjoy it. Also, involving your kids in the planning of activities is also one way of telling them non-verbally that they are responsible enough to be consulted in the planning and therefore, they also must act responsibly and accordingly during the whole trip.

Try to accommodate your kids' suggestions on activities they want during the whole camping trip. Make sure each midget gets his or her share at being boss of an activity. If they enjoy their first few camp outs with you, parents, there is no reason why they would avoid or give you a hard time the next time you go camping.

Safety

Safety measures are one of the most important things to consider especially when camping out with kids. It is inevitable that when camping out, certain mishaps are likely to occur especially in the wild outdoors.
For families who have had a great time with their first few camp outs and are planning to make it a yearly activity, it never hurts to enroll in a first-aid seminar. A few sessions on first-aid will definitely go a long way. Not only will you learn about what to do when an accident or a mishap occur, you will also learn about how to prevent these accidents and mishaps.

Educate your kids on the basics of first-aids. Your kids are never too young to learn how to save lives. Point out to them the possible hazards of the camping trip, how to avoid these, or what to do when these hazards occur. Study your campsite. Point out to your children which routes to take when lost. Educate them on reading the signs and directions provided by the wild outdoors.

Pack medicines for kids with special health needs such as those with asthma, allergies or diabetes. Make sure you have extra doses worth three more days. Include medicine for rashes, fever, diarrhea and some aspirin. A parent can never be too careful when it comes to your kids and the wild outdoors where you can be at the mercy of unpredictable weather conditions, among others.

Food

Pack enough food that can last for three more days' extension of your planned camping trip. An allowance is food supply is a boon, rather than a bane. As mentioned, when camping, you will be subject to nature's whims. You never know when you need a few extra canned goods.

When packing food for a camp out with kids, make sure that you do not bring along any food which your children are allergic to, even if you have brought along an anti-allergy medicine for them. Prevention is always better than cure. It would be too tragic to waste a well-planned camp out simply because you have allowed an allergen into your camping circle!

Camping can become an exciting annual tradition for you and your family especially with the kids. But unless you plan it carefully so that everyone gets his or her share of both safety and good time, your camping will be nothing more than a tragic solo barbeque in your backyard!

The author, JB Anthony, invites you to visit www.familycamping.hottestniches.com [http://www.camping-grounds.info] to know more about family camping, camping with kids, planning for camping and best camping destination sites.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Going To Glastonbury This year ? Be Prepared!!

It’s nearly that time of year again and while Glastonbury Festival is considered to be one of the leading events in the musical calendar, festival virgins may be unaware of the survival skills necessary for an enjoyable experience. Now Camperlands, the leading provider of camping equipment and campervan accessories are offering first hand advice to help festival goers everywere avoid a wet and miserable trip.

Dominic Ryder, Managing Director of Camperlands, the Manchester based firm who offer airbeds, ground sheets, tents, Motorhome equipment and caravan accessories, said, “The festival season is all about image, looking good and enjoying the great outdoors. Every year we see photos of celebrities wearing the very latest fashions, wearing the brightest wellies and pitching the most colourful tents they can find. Planning in advance may be the last thing on your mind, but it is this preparation that will inevitably lead to an enjoyable stay.

“Arriving at the site of the festival is a great idea, that way you can explore the area in advance and pick a prime location for your tent placement. By looking online in advance, you will be able to determine where to pitch your tent, and for many this depends on what they are looking to get from the experience. Those who want to watch the music from the comfort of their own tent, often pitch their tent in the fields that overlook the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.”

If you have just purchased a new tent for the festival season, it may save time and stress if you practice pitching it beforehand or at least read the instructions, as some designs can be hard to pitch. For the lazy camper, however, there are solutions to this common problem. The 2007 Wynnster Prairie 3 DLX, is a great example of a two-berth tent ideal for short stays and festivals that can be pitched in minutes. Priced at just £39.99 this tent is made from waterproof outer material, making sure that a wet and miserable weekend is off the cards.

Mr Ryder from the firm who offer everything for the budding festival goer including sleeping bags and airbeds, added, “Before you leave the house, and make sure that you have packed all of the essentials. Make sure that you take a torch with you for evening trips to the bathroom and stock up on toilet rolls- after all you do not want to be caught short.”

The Coleman Rechargeable LED Light, available from Camperlands is a great idea, as it features two LED bulbs are rated to last more than 100 000 hours. Finally, make sure that you take food into account, although there are many fast food outlets at festivals, this may get boring after the first day, so make preparations to have a picnic, cook your own food or even have a BBQ. The Campingaz Camping Duo Plus, is a great two burner stove, ideal for making beans, omelettes or sausages the choice is yours. Complete with a built in windshield, this unit it as sturdy as it is practical.

About Camperlands: Camperlands Ltd was founded by the late and much missed Mike and Peggy Ryder in 1968. The original concept was to hire frame tents out in the summer season to generate some extra income for their growing family. Today there are quite literally thousands of caravan, camping and motorhome accessories in stock, with several covered display areas dedicated to trailer tents, tents and folding campers.

Editor’s Note: Camperlands is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Thinking Of Buying A Tent ?

Before you purchase a family camping tent, answer these basic questions on how you will be using the tent and what type of camping you will be doing. By determining what type of camping tent is right for you before you buy, you will save money, time and have the perfect tent for your camping experience.
What Type Of Camping Tent Do You Need?
This all comes down to one question. What type of camping do you plan on? If you want to experience the thrills of hiking through the back country, a light weight camping tent for two is the best choice for you. If you are family camping in one location at a camp site, then you might want to opt for some creature comforts of home! Such as room camping tents and large family camping tents that will not only comfortably sleep your entire family but will hold all their personal gear as well.
How many people will be using the tent? And for what purposes?
As this article is geared toward family camping, we'll stay with the large family style camping tents. First decide on how you will be using your tent. Are you just going to sleep in it? Are you also storing personal items (clothes, entertainment, toiletries) inside? Will you be using the tent to store other camping gear? These are all important to consider before you purchase a camping tent, because when a manufacturer states that a tent sleeps four people, what they really mean to say is - this tent will only fit four normal sized sleeping bags with room for little else! So if your family of four plans to use the tent for more than just sleep, then it's wise to buy a large family camping tent that sleeps six and quite possibly a tent with more than one room (for those who are planning on camping with pre-teen and/or teenage kids - you know what I mean!).
What Kind Of Camper Are You? And Why This Affects The Type Of Camping Tent You Buy
Again ask yourself what kind of camping you are planning - gentle backpacking, extreme wilderness trekking or family campsite? Typically, if you are a family campsite camper, the amount of time or complexity of setting up your tent is less critical. Obviously, the simpler the better, but for family camping the ease of setting up a large or multiple room family camping tent is not as important of a feature. That is unless you get to your campsite after dusk, then you had better have packed your camping lanterns last! These days most large family camping tents can easily be set up in about 15-20 minutes - if you have read the set-up instructions and have all the guy lines, stakes and tarps handy and ready to use.
What Seasons And Typical Weather Are Most Likely To Encounter?
Obviously spring, summer and fall are the seasons we camp during the most. Yet depending on the geographic area, ask yourself how often could you experience more extreme weather? We all know that sudden rain storms and high winds do happen, and if you typically camp in areas where the possibility of extreme weather can happen, you want to be prepared. Every tent is water resistant to some degree, yet if you camp in an area where frequent rain storms occur, you may want to purchase a tent specifically designed to repel rain. The same thing can be said for high winds, scorching sun and heat and the camping tents that are designed for those types of camping situations, such as stronger poles, sun screens and lots of vents. Buy the tent with the proper features and your camping experience will be that much more wonderful!
Tent Design And Why It Matters
Camping tents come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors and formations. Choosing the best one for you again depends on what style of camper you are, where you typically camp and what you will be using your tent for. When purchasing a tent for family camping, remember you only have to set it up once and take it down once. So during your camping experience your tent should be comfortable for everyone to use and function for all activities. Here are several considerations: Height of tent - if you're 6'4" and you purchase a dome tent that is 5'6" high at the tallest point, be prepared for lots of stooping, otherwise you may want to purchase a family style camping tent with enough height clearance for the tallest member of the family! Weather - if you camp in a constantly windy area (like some beaches) a dome style of tent would be better as it's specifically designed to buffer high and constant winds. Humidity - camping in high humidity areas can bring lots of wonderful insects to your camping experience! You may want to purchase a tent with lots of screened vents and possibly a screened eating canopy as well. Personally, I'm not a bug-in-my-food kind of camper!
A Final Note On Family Camping Tents
Before you embark on your fabulous family camping vacation, set up your tent! Make sure all the guy lines are intact and that you have enough stakes (plus extra just in case) to set up your tent. Also clean the inside and outside of your tent in accordance with the manufacturer's directions before you repack, you'll be thankful you did when you get to your campsite!
Jana Puckett, Free lance writer, marketing consultant and owner of http://www.KazooCamping.com, a website devoted to family camping gear and information. Ms. Puckett lives in north Georgia with her family and can be reached at dreamlivecamp@kazoocamping.com.

Monday 21 March 2011

Checklist for Your Next Camping Trip

Going on a camping trip is an ideal way of getting away from the hassles of modern life. Getting back in touch with nature and spending careless days on the camping site is for many a dream holiday. Before leaving for a camping trip, either long or short, one needs to do some preparations though. The camper has to think thoroughly about the things that he has to take. Here are some tips and tricks to make your camping vacation a success.

When one is thinking about a camping vacation, the first things needed are some good equipment like a tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear or a caravan. Good camping gear is expensive so it is worth spending some time going around to different outdoor shops and checking out what is available on the market. Make out for yourself; decide how much you want to spend, how many times you will use the camping gear, in what kind of weather you will be camping, etc. If you are a camping and nature lover and planning to spend the rest of your life camping, it is wise to invest in durable, good camping equipment that will last you a life-time. If you are just planning to get away for a weekend to have some fun with friends, you might be better of borrowing a sleeping bag from a friend. There are plenty of outdoor shops nowadays that offer a wide range of camping equipment. So, it is wise to think first what you want and what you need, before buying camping gear.

Another important factor that makes or breaks your camping holiday is the camping site. Find out what you might expect at a certain camping ground through internet or by consulting other campers. Again, first of all, make out for yourself; what level of luxury you want and what is important for you and your family or friends. Campgrounds come in different sizes and offer all kind of facilities these days. From swimming pools to indoor sports and from communal showers to water supply are available at every pitch for caravans or mobile homes. Of course, luxury and services come at a price, so decide what is important for your holiday before picking a campground. Some people love wild camping with no luxury at all, others need water and electricity supply in their five-star mobile home. Get yourself informed on the amenities that are offered at the camping and choose your next camping destination accordingly.

Cooking in the outdoors can be fun if you have the right cooking utensils and if you are happy with a simple meal. Check out if you will be able to use a freezer at the camping ground, if there is a communal area that you can use as a kitchen or if there is a barbeque. Cooking can be the perfect way to wind down after an exciting day on the camping site. Again, if you take the effort to do some research and some preparations before departure, it will make your life on the camping easier and more fun. A good way to organize meals at the camping site is to prepare the portions at home in zip lock bags and then label them clearly. If you have electricity available, you can use a little freezer to store food that you have prepared at home and that just has to be heated again. When using a stove, be sure to put it on a flat surface and to protect it from the wind. Keep it at a safe distance from your tent! Leftovers and dishes should be cleared immediately to keep unwanted visitors away. Also, your food-supply should be kept in bags or cases so that animals don’t smell and finish the food before you can do!

When thinking about camping, an image of warm evenings comes to your mind; sitting around the campfire with friends having a drink, laughing and cheering and enjoying life on the whole. Unfortunately, we are not the only creatures that enjoy warm summer-nights. Bugs, mosquitoes, flies and other insects that inhabit the area can turn your stay at a campsite into a nightmare. Take your precautions by using insect repellents, citronella candles or mosquito coils and wear suitable clothing. Take a look around before pitching up your tent or placing your caravan and make sure there are no stagnant pools of water as water is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. Also, bigger animals may flock to the campsites: foxes, badgers and in some areas even bears may come uninvited, attracted by the smell of food and leftovers. Keep your food in your inner tent and in closed bags or hang it in a tree when you are camping in a wild environment.

About The Author
Michiel Van Kets writes articles regarding Favourite Campings, a definitive guide to all things about camping. Find valuable tips on what to expect at this site, as well as lots of information on camping in Spain, camping in Holland and many other countries.

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