The perception that people have of camping is boredom mixed with insect bites and camp food. It does not have to be this way. You can enjoy your trip and avoid bugs if you take time to create a proper plan. Keep on reading to gain knowledge of how you can enhance your next trip.
When you’re camping, always look for shelter prior to dark. If you wait until after dark to set up you will find it to be nearly impossible, even if you have decent light. Some people cannot see very well at night, and this makes setting up camp at night next to impossible. Avoid being in that position; find good shelter before the sun goes down.
Make sure that your bags include oranges, since these double up as both a handy and healthy snack but also serve as an organic and natural repellant of mosquitoes. Use the peels to rub your body down. It is a low-cost, chemical-free way to keep bugs away.
Although you might assume the woods will offer you plenty of firewood for your camping needs, nature may surprise you with rain-soaked logs or wood that will not easily ignite. It’s a great idea to carry your own wood with you and to keep it secure in a dry area.
Kids might enjoy a camping activity called the “jungle breakfast.” Take little juice boxes, mini cereal boxes, and fruit into the woods and be sure to tie them to a nearby tree. This hunting experience adds a sense of excitement to the trip. It adds some fun to camping.
Take along things to do while you are in the wild. Create a good scavenger hunt list, pack some fishing poles and carry along some board or card games to entertain you while sitting in the middle of the woods. If kids are coming along for the trip, take even more entertainment with you to keep them from getting bored without their electronics.
You should now know that there is great deal of fun to be had while camping. Use the information here to help you on your next trip. Doing so makes your entire trip more enjoyable.
