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Getting out into the wilderness is just great! It’s absolutely wonderful to wake up in a cozy sleeping bag and just breathe in the crisp mountain air. There’s just nothing like it! Here’s a few basic tips to make your camping trip eventful and fun.
Leave the Luxuries at Home
Whether it’s your Chopard diamond ring or your laptop, there are just certain things you don’t want to worry about when you are camping. If you have expensive jewelry on, you’re less likely to really get down and dirty in nature. Plus, what’s the point of being secluded in the mountains if you’re just going to watch movies on a laptop. Leave it all at home and just enjoy the trip.
Pick a Good Site
Just like in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location! You don’t want to be camped right by the bathrooms because people will be tramping through your camp all the time. Plus, the smells and sounds coming out of them are none too pleasant either. You also don’t want to be too far away from a bathroom, especially if you have little ones. You also need to look at the tree coverage for the sites. You want to be able to have some shade throughout the day, so make sure you’ve got some good sized trees around you as well.
Make Sure You Bring the Essentials
You are supposed to be roughing it, but there are a few things you cannot live without. Toilet paper is a big one. We take for granted that our bathrooms will be supplied with paper, but sometimes that’s not the case. Bug spray, sunscreen, and other toiletries are also a few must haves. Lastly, make sure to pack clothes for different temperatures. The days can get hot in the summer, but the temperature drops quickly after the sun goes down.
