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Four Steps To Becoming A Great Camper

By: 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's the best place to start? Well, how about your outdoor headquarters - the place where you will live, sleep, and even play. I'm talking, of course, about shelter. Where will you live? In the outdoors, your basic choices are two: a trailer or a tent. A tent is much cheaper, of course, but is not such a great option if you are going to be camping in an area where the weather often turns bad. Tents are available in a multitude of sizes and types, everything from the one-man tent for outdoor wilderness adventures, to enormous family sized units. But if you are going camping in wet, rainy or snowy weather - or where it is cold - then a great alternative is the camping trailer.

If you do decide on purchasing a trailer, again, you will find a great selection of different types and sizes. You can choose a huge park model, with all the modern conveniences, or a small, easy-to-tow pop-up or motorcycle trailer. All other things being equal, I think that a trailer is to be preferred if you will be camping in sour weather. Have you ever spent a week living out of a tent when it rained every day? I have, and I'm here to tell you - never again! And if you think that you don't have the cash to purchase a trailer, don't despair: many RV dealers also sell used camping trailers alongside of their brand-new models.

OK, now that your shelter has been squared away. What next? Well, what about a place to cook? If you have bought a trailer with a kitchen, then you will have such an area. But what about if you are going to use a tent? In this case, I would advise you to buy a good-quality outdoor 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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