The Ultimate Backpacking Guide For Campers

Well, camping happens to be one of the most fun-filled exercises. Veteran campers will agree that camping makes people self-reliant. While camping, you don’t have all of the luxuries of life at your disposal. As a camper, you learn to battle it out against the countless forces of nature.

In all fairness, there is a lot that goes into a camping expedition. If you are planning to camp, then you need to be prepared for just about anything and everything. Furthermore, you need a considerable amount of time to pack your stuff before going out to camp. It is always a good idea to prepare a couple of backpacks, i.e. primary and secondary.

Your primary backpack will contain your clothes, grooming accessories, etc. The secondary backpack can contain most of your frequently-used items, such as binoculars, compass, maps, etc. You can use a MOLLE Pouch to pack your frequently-used accessories.

Here is a list of things you need to pack before hitting the woods.

Clothing and other related accessories

Yes, you need a considerable number of clothes if you are planning to go camping. Just make sure that you don’t end up carrying too many clothes. Here are some things you can carry along:

A hat sounds good

A jacket that’s breathable

Socks (cotton/woollen)

Hiking boots ( if you are planning to hit the slopes, then you’ll be needing your hiking boots.)

Sunglasses (Go for polarized shades as these will end up blocking the sunlight)

Keep a long-sleeve shirt along with a pair of pants. Nights are bound to be cool.

A pair of sandals with good grip. Check out this Xero Shoes review, I think they’re great

Cookware and utensils

There’s every possibility that you will have to prepare your own food. Therefore, you need to carry the following things:

A camping stove

Fuel

Cookware

Utensils (for cooking and eating)

A water bottle that isn’t too heavy. Opt for a bottle that comes with an attached filter.

A soap

A towel

An optimally-sized cutting and chopping board.

Have a few light snacks at your disposal. These will help you fill your tummy in case you fail to find a catch.

Personal items and light medications

Personal items, such as medications and grooming accessories are important. Do not overload your backpack with all of your grooming accessories.

Here is everything you will need

A roll of toilet paper

A sunscreen

A lip balm

Some mosquito repellents will come in handy.

A hand sanitizer (hygiene is important, right?)

A first-aid kit

Navigation tools (maps, compasses, GPS,etc.)

Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.

Painkillers, such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen

Camping essentials

Camping essentials are important. You won’t be able to survive in the woods in their absence. Make sure you have all of them. Even if you are going out to camp as part of a group, take your own camping essentials along. Do not leave anything hanging. It is always a good idea to stay self-reliant during a camping trip.

Here are the major camping essentials you’ll be needing:

Sleeping bags

Pillows

Flashlights

A blanket

Tent

A raincoat

Pocket knife/knives

A lightweight cutting axe or mallet

Also, don’t forget to take your camera along. Click a lot of pictures and capture a lot of videos. Post them on Facebook after you return. Camping is an exciting exercise. If you wish to enjoy your camping experience to the fullest, then you need to prepare yourself well. A good camper is the one who stays prepared for the worst.

This blog piece was out attempt to help you prepare for that upcoming camping trip. Seasoned pros can read it as a checklist and novice campers can use it as a list to get started. Whatever be the level of your camping experience, make sure to enjoy nature at its best and give yourself a memorable camping trip.