| Perhaps you have been camping in the past, or | | | | 5. Compass - Even if you're familiar with where you |
| perhaps you have never been. Maybe you have had | | | | are camping, a reliable compass, with or without liquid |
| great experiences camping or maybe you haven't. | | | | can prove very useful should anything unexpected |
| You could have fond memories of camping, or | | | | occur. |
| terrible ones. Whatever your case may be, it's | | | | 6. Zippo Lighter - Starting a fire in the wild is hard |
| essential to know what equipment you are going to | | | | enough. You don't want to mess with rubbing sticks |
| need. This 10 point checklist is going to help you out | | | | or stones together to get sparks going. Having a |
| on your next camping trip; and make your camping | | | | lighter on hand will make things easier and more |
| experience one that you can remember with | | | | convenient. |
| enjoyment rather than despise. | | | | 7. First Aid Kit - Whether you are going for a few |
| 1. Tent - Sleeping under the stars may sound like fun | | | | days or weeks on end, always have a first aid kit on |
| but giving yourself as a feast to the mosquitoes, | | | | hand. You never know what could happen and it's |
| spiders and bugs isn't. A tent is going to give you a | | | | better to be prepared than to be surprised. |
| little warmth, a little privacy, and protection from the | | | | 8. Clothing - Appropriate apparel is also important for |
| bugs. | | | | campers to have. From the thermal underwear, to |
| 2. Sleeping Bag - Don't leave home without it. A | | | | the shorts, to the hats, it's important to be prepared |
| sleeping bag that is the right size for you and is in the | | | | for everything from hot to cold and anything in |
| correct temperature range for your next camping | | | | between. It's sure to make your camping experience |
| excursion is essential. Look for something that zips | | | | more enjoyable. |
| up, has a reinforced foot, and that is lightweight and | | | | 9. Lighting - You can go with area lights, headlamps or |
| comes in a compression stuff sack. | | | | something handheld. Good camping requires good |
| 3. Knife - A top brand knife is irreplaceable when you | | | | lighting. |
| are camping. It is useful for cooking as well as cutting | | | | 10. Gloves - Although they may be easily overlooked, |
| up kindle and small pieces of wood for your fire. You | | | | a good pair of gloves can come in hands whether |
| can do so many things with a good, quality knife | | | | you need them for warmth or some rough bark or |
| while you are camping. | | | | wood. Bring some good gloves along on your next |
| 4. Boots - When you're out camping, you are on | | | | camping trip. |
| terrain that your body is not accustomed to. Good | | | | If you follow this list and be sure to have the things |
| boots are essential whether you are hiking or not. | | | | you'll need while camping, your next excursion can be |
| Look for something that is waterproof and | | | | fun, enjoyable and worth doing again! |
| supportive. | | | | |