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How To Be A Successful Camper This Summer
Larry Gilliam
Look around you on any summer day and you will see that more and more Americans are outside, enjoying great times out of doors. They may be big families, retired couples, recent immigrants, singles, young people and seniors - all of them have packed up their luggage, filled a cooler with food, and are on the road, traveling to their getaway destination outside. Would you like to be one of them? Well, this article will focus on some things you can do to be a successful camper this summer.

What is your first priority? Well, believe it or not, it's having the right type of shelter. Once you have finally arrived at your destination, what will you stay in - where will you sleep? Two basic choices in outdoor lodging are the tent or the trailer. Many people choose to live and sleep in a tent, as this has a price advantage: a tent costs much less than a trailer. But what if the weather is bad? Then a tent may not seem like such a great idea. If you do want to use a tent , you will find many options: there are a multitude of tent designs and sizes to choose from, from a one or two man pup tent, all the way up to large family size camping tents.

If your preference is for a trailer, again you will find many different models to choose from: small pop-ups and motorcycle trailers, all the way up to RV's and park models loaded with every possible convenience. All-in-all, I prefer the trailer for camping in inclement weather. I have had the misfortune to be stuck living in a tent for week when it rained every day - not fun, I can tell you! If you are hesitant to purchase a trailer because of the cost, look into purchase of a good used camping trailer. Many RV dealers sell used as well as new units.

Once you have your shelter squared away, perhaps the next question to ponder is: Where will you cook in the outdoors? If you have purchased a trailer with a built-in kitchen, this will be a non-issue, as you will have a place to cook. However, if you have purchased a tent, then perhaps you should also think about purchasing a good camp stove.

If you will need a camp stove, you can get a very simple unit - there are lightweight units designed for backpacking and mountaineering that only weigh a few ounces. Or you can get something more elaborate - some camping stoves even come equipped with ovens so that you can bake a meatloaf, casserole dish, or birthday cake outside! And don't forget to buy the necessary accessories, such as attachment griddles, replacement grills, lights for nighttime cooking, utensils and replacement parts for maintenance.

What else will you need to take on your wilderness trek? Well, consider this: when you need to spend some time sitting at your campsite, what will you sit on? Take it from me: let the kids sit on the old logs and tree stumps - you need something more comfortable than that! One of your wisest purchases will be a good camping chair. The latest models are both lightweight and very sturdy - capable of holding hundreds of pounds of weight, and they won't collapse!

The unthinkable can happen - medical emergencies can arise when you are miles and miles from the nearest doctor or hospital. Will you be prepared? You will stand a fighting chance if you have packed a good camping first aid kit. These kits are unlike the kits you might have at home. They are stocked with supplies that are sometimes needed outdoors - like snakebite kits, and splints for broken bones. This is an ESSENTIAL - it might save someone's life!

So now you have selected the best type of outdoor shelter for you and your family. You have fitted out your outdoor kitchen and have arranged a couple of comfy outdoor camping chairs outside. You have your outdoor first aid kit handy if the need arises. Only one thing remains: get out there and enjoy the outdoors!

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About the author: Larry Gilliam chats about camping, the outdoors and Coleman Camping Stoves Learn more aboutfamily size camping tents by stopping by his camping and outdoors site.
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"How To Be A Successful Camper This Summer"
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