Packing For A Camping Trip: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

If you’re a first-time camper, it can be easy to make some common mistakes. While most people end up learning the hard way, we want to help you avoid those mistakes altogether. Sound good?

A few things you’ll want to check before you make your camping reservation is that it has picnic tables, washrooms close by, showers, what the fees are, and if any areas are for day use and might have specific hours.

LOOKING INTO YOUR CAMPGROUND

PACKING TOO MUCH STUFF

This is probably the most common mistake people make when they go camping for the first time.

not checking the

weather forecast

Another common mistake is not checking the weather forecast before you go camping. It seems like a no-brainer, but it happens all the time!

NOT KNOWING HOW TO PITCH YOUR TENT

Pitching a tent may seem like a simple task, but it often trips up first-time campers. After all, there’s much more to it than just putting up four posts and throwing a tarp over the top.

NOT KNOWING WHERE TO PLACE YOUR TENT

One of the most common mistakes first-time campers make when camping is not knowing where to pitch their tent.

NOT BEING PREPARED FOR INSECTS

If there’s one thing you can count on when camping, it’s bugs. There will be bugs no matter where you go or what time of year.

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