Camping season is in full swing, ensuring you have everything you need when planning your next camping trip, we have put together a guide to make sure nothing is missed off your list. From sleeping bags to those cooking essentials here we have some of our hand picked items that we have personally used to get the most out of your camping trips.
Sleeping
The first and most important item to look for when planning a camping trip is a good quality tent. There is nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night to your tent lifting or if it suddenly rains and water is dripping through. There is so many varieties and different brands of tents out there so make sure you do your research and get the right one that suits you, wether your going camping by yourself or taking the whole family, you need to make sure your home away from home has everything you need.
As well as a good quality tent you need to make sure you have something comfy to sleep on, wether thats an airbed or an inflatable mat. The main feature of an airbed or mat is they will fold away when not in use to make it easy to store and pack to allow room for other camping necessities.
You can't go camping without a sleeping bag, although you may be camping in the summer when the evenings are warm, make sure your sleeping bag keeps you warm throughout the night when the temperatures may drop. There are so many sleeping bags that will keep you warm all the way down to minus temperatures so perfect for camping from summer through to those colder months.
Cooking
A staple item for camping is something to cook with. Wether you just want to have something small to keep you going or a big home comfort meal there is so many amazing tools that will provide you with cooked food. Firstly it is important to know what food you are planning on cooking to ensure you have all the right cooking implements, for example a really good all rounder is something that has pots, pans and either a compact cooker or burner. Another great thing to look into if you don't want to have to pack lots of different ingredients is a ration pack, most ration packs will allow you to receive enough calories as well as enjoying a tasty wholesome meal.
Water Systems
Keeping hydrated while camping is so important and sometimes your only source of water is a lake or river or if you're staying on a campsite there may only be one water mains and it may not be very close to you. A Jerrycan is a great item to take on your camping trip as you can fill it and use it as and when you need fresh water. Some Jerrycans can hold up to 10 litres of water!
Fire
A fire is essential when camping, it can keep you warm, boil water so its safe enough for you to drink, cook your food or even dry clothes if needed. It can be as simple as some safety matches and wood, or a fire starter set. Both these items are compact so there is really no excuse to not pack them. You may not be able to find dry wood so it may also be a good idea to take some fire sticks as well.
These are the most essential items that we really think will give you the best camping trip, don't forget a good camping chair and a source of light are also key items. Happy Camping!