Looking to go Camping this Summer?
Posted by Suzanne Noctor | Under Travel & Leisure Wednesday Feb 10, 2010Would you like to get your family involved in an activity that could bring you closer together? Then why not think about camping. But if you want to make sure that the camping trip you go on together is a memorable one then you need to purchase the right kind of camping equipment. It is this equipment that will help to ensure that no matter what the weather is like you are well protected from it and so helping to ensure that your first camping trip together as a family will be one that all enjoy.
What particular items will need to be brought by you before you head off on a camping trip with your loved ones? In this article we take a look at three of the most important camping equipment items you will need.
1. A Tent – This is of all the pieces of equipment you need the most important as this is where you will not only spend your nights sleeping but will reside in when the weather turns bad. So it is crucial to select on that is suitable for all your family’s needs. The first thing you need to do is make sure that there is sufficient room inside for everybody to sleep.
When you are choosing a tent for your family camping trips this can prove difficult because there are so many different kinds to select from. However, if you are intending to move around a lot on your trips then select a tent or tents that won’t take up too much space and are light to carry. When it comes to tent styles you have a number of options available including the tunnel, freestanding, teepee, and dome and modified dome styles.
2. Sleeping Bag – This again is a very important piece of equipment for your camping trip and must be purchased before you go. There are certain things that you will need to take into consideration when making your purchases. The first of these being what material it has been made from. Although traditional style sleeping bags are made from wool and cotton they can prove to be bulky to carry so you are better off going for those using the latest high tech light weight materials instead. Just as with traditional sleeping bags these will provide a good level of insulation ensuring that your body’s core temperature is maintained.
3. A Backpack/Rucksack – After you have chosen the tent and sleeping bag now you need to decide what of these you will be purchasing. When it comes to this particular item of camping equipment make sure that it is one that provides enough room for all those items you need to take with you on your trip but will be comfortable when being carried. Ideally look for those that come with shoulder straps that are well padded and wide so that they disperse the weight inside evenly preventing stress being placed on your body.
Another thing you should do before buying this particular piece of camping equipment is to try several different makes and models of rucksacks out in the store. If you can ask them to put some items inside to add some weight as you can then see if the straps are going to be comfortable on your shoulders and you will find it easy to carry when walking.
Craigdon Mountain Sports have outdoor sports shops located around Scotland as well as an online shop where they sell all of their outdoor clothing, equipment and supplies. This includes their range of walking shoes which come from a few good quality brands such as North Face and Berghaus.