Camping Season Approaches

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The camping season is rapidly coming down upon us. I’m so ready for it too. My husband and I have been married for 25 years. I think we have been camping a total of 3 times within those 25 years. We always talked about going but never could seem to find the time. Since we finally bought our boat and are getting closer to retirement we are planning many more camping trips beginning very soon. The next trip in fact is coming up this next camping season. I don’t know where we will go yet, but I know this year will be the beginning of a many more camping seasons to come. I’ve already started making a checklist of things I have to get ready. I like to be prepared so the list is on the table and I’m checking things off as I begin to put camping gear into boxes and crates. It’s important to make a list of things you will need while camping. Nothing is worse than getting out into the bush, away from all civilization only to realize you didn’t pack the Coleman stove or better yet, matches to light it. There you sit with a cooler full of fresh meat ready to start cooking out and you realize you didn’t pack silverware of worse, toilet paper. When camping season finally rolls around you want to make doubly sure you have gone over your list at least a dozen times. Make sure you have packed kitchen items, bathroom items, toiletries, personal hygiene items, emergency medical kit and all of the essential things. You want to take some thing you might not think about until you find you need them. You will probably need a rake and shovel. Yes, I said a rake and shovel. You might need to rake out the area where you place your tent. You might need the shovel to dig a fire pit if the campsite allows open fires. If they don’t allow fires, you will certainly need means to cook what food you plan to cook, unless you want to eat sandwiches or canned tuna. Last but not least, if you have a cell phone be sure the battery is charge before you take out for the unknown. Some locations will require you hike to the top of the nearest hill or you might possibly have to drive a few miles to get cell phone coverage. None-the-less, they are good thing to have just in case. If you don’t have a cell phone you might consider a Go-Phone just for such occasions. You never know when the need might arise. Finally, enjoy the camping season. If you forget something, don’t panic. Just make a note to add it to your list of items for the next trip. Be safe and have fun. Get out and enjoy our country and the beauty that waits for you.