Camping Gear

Camping offers many rewards; the people that you meet camping are generally friendly,honest and willing to lend a helping hand. Campgrounds generally have bike riding trails, hiking trails, some are located close to water to offer you fishing, boating, swimming and other water sports activities.

It doesn't matter what type of activity you are interested in, campgrounds close by will usually provide you with all your needs for camping. If you want a inexpensive relaxing get away from everyday stress there is no better way to do this then camping.

If you are a new camper you will have to purchase some basic camping gear. Type of camping that you are interested in will depend on the amount of money that you are willing to invest. Your basic camping gear should include a tent, sleeping bags, outdoor camping stove, or a outdoor camping grill, camping chairs, and lanterns. Make sure that you buy quality camping gear the will provide you with dependable long lasting service.

Charcoal grills will provide you enormous flavor and a more genuine grilling experience. Although they may be less expensive than other grills, the cost of charcoal is more expensive than other fuel types and you have to take bags of charcoal. This type grill takes more time to heat up and is much more difficult to clean. You have to wait until the grill has cooled before you can clean it up.

Spreading the coals out for a charcoal grill will help you the reduce the heat. Charcoal grills today are also designed to smoke your food not just to grill. Before lighting your charcoal pile the charcoal up and when it turns white spread them out.

Propane grills are more expensive but easier to clean and less expensive then charcoal grills. Camp stove is also available . They can be purchased with a small propane tank with the adapter hose. Remember purchase a couple of one pound propane tanks and keep them handy in case your tank runs out.

First aid kits and insect repellant is a must on any camping trip. Tents be sure that you purchase one that is big enough to accommodate everyone, if you have a air mattress bring it along. Sleeping bags need to be purchased for the climate that you are camping in. They are available for different temperatures. Bring a tarp just in case you need to put it over your tent if it rains putting one down on the ground will help with the moisture from the ground. Don't forget to bring the camping chairs and folding chairs.

Most of the camping lanterns require fuel to produce light. They can be purchased either with a mesh globe or glass globe. Glass camping lanterns has advantages and disadvantages, they offer more light but are easily broken. Metal mesh lanterns are somewhat tougher than glass globes as they are not easily broken because they are made of metal. Because of the metal they can obstruct the light causing them to produce less light for this reason they may not be the best lantern. Some lanterns available are powered by electricity therefore, requiring you to have electricity to operate them. Then, you have the candle lantern it is more like a plain candle that has a protective cover over it so that the flame will not get out of hand.

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