Monday, April 21, 2008

Camping Trip fundamentals

It is important not to over load your back pack with unnecessary items you do not actually need. There are many mountains, all with different heights and obstacles and so it is easy to accommodate anyone's hiking level of experience, beginner to expert.

Spiked soles that clamp to the soles of your boots, called crampons are required for keeping traction on the ice. Beginners are advised to choose camping locations closer to home so that is easier to fall back in case they face any problems. When was the last time you went to sleep listening to crickets and bullfrogs, an owl hooting or the soulful cry of the loon.

Before going on a hike, it is also a good idea to take part in a basic first aid course. On the east coast we simply put up with the rain.

Our family camping tent was fourteen feet long and had two huge rooms, I always loved those things as a kid. You need to keep warm and dry in order to preserve your energy. Another factor to consider is the sort of conditions the tent will need to cope with.

If you are planning on building a firepit, look for a clearing or firepits that have already been in use. Like everything that you buy, a flashlight too must be purchased keeping all your requirements in mind.

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