We all love to camp! Who does not love to be with the nature? Camping is not just for kids who go to school but it can be done by the entire family and it so much fun when it is done with them! Am I right? There are ways to go on a camping that is in your budget and you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Do you have any idea on how to do it? If not, then you have come to the right place. That is our topic for today. Camping has been a tradition to all Americans and it can be done either in your backyard or out of town. It is up to you on where you want to do it.
Camping Gears – When it comes to your camping gears, never ever go cheap. Don’t be frugal because camping gears will keep you safe and comfortable when you go to sleep at night and you are not in your lovely bed. Tents are very important and you don’t want to purchase generic brand of tents as it will easily break and the materials they use are not high quality. Make sure you get the right tent that will fit the entire family!
Food – Cooking and bringing your own food is the best way to enjoy a good camping. If there is a left over from yesterday’s dinner, the better as you can always experiment and make a dish out of it. Always bring a Tupperware so you can store all the food so it will not go to waste. You also bring a raw meat and fish so you can enjoy bonfire and grill some meat while enjoying the view of the sky at night. Kids love to eat marshmallows and buying a bag of marshmallows is not expensive. If you own a cooler that is excellent and you definitely can bring tons of frozen meat and food and also they will keep your drinks cooler for a long time. Prior to your big day on camping, cook or boil a whole chicken and strip it and freeze it so you will have supply when you get to the campsite.
Enjoy the wilderness – You don’t have to bring stoves with you on a camping. The nature can provide it for you! Find broken branches and leaves to make fire. Use the river to wash the dishes and look for a leaf that can be a substitute for the plates. Remember, a long time ago there were no plates and stoves invented before! Being close to nature is an exciting feeling and introduces the little ones on how to recreate things with materials that can be found only in the wilderness.
Plan Ahead of Time – Plan where you want to go. Make sure you avoid campsites as they charge you with big tons of money. Be open to the National Forests and BLM Land. Some of them will provide you the things that you might need when you are planning on a camping. it is up to you if you want to go camping in the forest or in the beach. Schedule when you want to leave and make a checklist. Planning ahead of time will keep your trip organized and you know how much to spend during the trip. Be sure to have a pass when you plan on going to the National Park and National Forest!
Sharing – Who do you plan to go on a camping? Or do you prefer to do it on your own? If you have someone with you, negotiate to that person and share the camping gears that you both have. Sharing is important when you go on a trip with a friend! Talk about on what to bring and who to bring that particular camping gear. Sharing food with them will make your spending less and of course, bring the amount of food that you both can finish.
First Time Camper Advantages – In every State in the US, there are programs who offer free camping for the first timers. If you are a first timer then take advantage of it! It is free and all you have to bring is yourself. Do a little research because you might not like the venue on where you are going sleep for the night? Bring a companion and worry nothing!
Rent Equipment – If you don’t have a tent with you and suddenly you plan on buying one but you don’t do camping often, the best way to do is to rent a tent. You don’t have to buy a new one as it is very expensive. Renting camping equipment will make you spend a little less than buying the new one or try searching equipment in the thrift shops. You might get lucky and find some tents that are not abused by the owner and it is in good condition.
Discounts – Look for discounted prices. There is nothing wrong when you go on a budgeted camping! Discounts are usually offered depending on the location and if it is in peak season, expect that you might not get a slot or a place to stay. Discounts usually occur during peak seasons.
Military Ready to Eat Pouches – If you don’t want to cook during camping and you prefer ready to eat food then purchasing a military pouches would be great for you. It is cheap and it will help you suffice through the night. The more pouches you buy, the better. Make sure you choose and purchase only the food that you can eat so it will not go to waste.
Camping will really depend on what your budget is and what you are planning to do. For me, the most important thing to do every camping is to bring your ID’s and always plan ahead of time. The more the merrier, never go alone when camping and it is for your own safety. The secret to a happy and memorable camping is to go with your love ones and friends. If you prefer car camping, decide to where your destination will be. Go to places that you are familiar and bring someone who knows how to drive in that way, you will avoid accidents due to being tired of driving the whole trip. One more thing, bring extra cash and cameras so you can document and photograph all those unforgettable experience that you are going to experience. Did we miss something? Please let us know with your comments below!
