About a month ago I gave some tips on how to organize your camping equipment to make it easier to pack up and get on the road. I got a lot of comments on the subject and decided to write another with just a few more tips.
Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to remembering all of the camping equipment needed, and keeping everyone happy. Make sure that there is plenty of clean water and Bathroom supplies handy. I know this is a subject that no one wants to talk about but everyone has to deal with but it needs to be done. The camping toilet is a piece of camping equipment that is a luxury to have especially on those 3-5 day camping trips. If you don’t have this piece of camping equipment there is an easy solution. I have an extra 3-4 person tent, I grab a 5 gallon bucket and a toilet seat from any local hardware store, I mount the seat on the bucket and put it in the extra tent, instant bathroom. Home made camping equipment is usually cheaper than store bought. You then dig a hole behind the tent to dump the waste in. Trust me the wife may think it’s disgusting at first but she will love it in the end and so will you, trust me.
I do have one more tip before I close. When you store your camping equipment make sure it is clean and dry. It will last so much longer, especially your tent. I know a lot of times when your are leaving the camp site you just want to pack up the tent and go but you can do more harm than you think. Ants can destroy your tent and other camping equipment if they are packed up with it. If there is not a clean spot at the campsite to sweep of the inside and the outside of the tent, make sure when you get home to open the tent back up to clean it inside and out. Any insects left on or inside the tent can eat little holes in the fabric and cause the tent to leak from the top or the bottom. The tent is probably the most expensive piece of camping equipment you have. It must be taken care of.
Tags: camping equipment, tents
June 2, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Right on. Just another tip is to always check your tent before leaving for your camping trip. There is nothing worst then getting to your campsite and pulling out the tent to find a rat has made a nice nest in it and chewed it to pieces, or it has a big hole rotted in it.
June 9, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Thanks for the tips they will be very useful for me and my family.
June 23, 2008 at 12:31 am
I was clueless prior to reading this. Wonderful tips! I would have never thought of cleaning my equipment before packing up.
August 5, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I really like the comment about the ants. I never thought about brushing off the bugs, but it totally makes sense. Even more so if you store your tent in your house. The last thing you want is those little buggers everywhere.