Monday, 18 April 2011

HOW TO CAMP LIKE A PRINCE

Prince Harry certainly seems to be relishing life camping in the Arctic as he leads a trip of hurt soldiers to the North Pole, but what about those folks organising a camping trip of their very own during the months to come?

If you’re looking to guarantee your outdoor camping experience runs without problems, below are great tips:

What you should pack

There are many vital pieces of equipment that no one should travel without. The most apparent are a tent, a sleeping bag, spare clothing (for example waterproofs) and toiletries. If you are camping out for the first time or want some brand-new products look on the internet for a promotional code that could help you save money with orders from online outdoor camping equipment stores such as 53 Degrees North.

Other necessities for the backpack include: cooking equipment (say for example a hob, pan, matches, knives, dishes and a mug); food; specialist tools (for instance a flashlight and compass); toilet paper; a simple First Aid kit; a flask; and maybe some things to help keep you entertained, for instance sports equipment or games. Money might be saved on this stuff through utilising a promotional code whilst making internet purchases.

Putting up the tent

It seems obvious, but don’t forget to study the operating instruction when erecting a outdoor tents as sticking with your instincts could appear like fun but it is more likely to bring about problems in the long term. There will always be camping disaster memories to tell - from outdoor tents that leaked, to the ones that blew away, thus to stop these problems it’s best to follow the operating instructions as carefully as possible.

As a matter of fact, it is well worth checking out your gear prior to leaving home - do you have all of the parts and pegs set up? For those who have not checked then you could consider weighing sections of the camping tent down with pretty big stones.

Be careful to keep the outdoor tent ventilated in order that condensation does not accumulate internally; in addition do not let anything at all in the camping tent push the inner compartment on to the fly sheet as this can allow for water to flow in.

Be ready for insects

One of the most difficult parts of camping could be working with the insects, and especially the midges. Make sure to pack anti-midge ointment; or failing that, restrict their strikes by wearing white or light clothes; remaining in the sun instead of the shade; and by avoiding sitting outside in the early mornings in addition to late evenings.

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