Simple Packing Tips That Will Make Your Camp Life Easier

Published: 2021-02-23
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Author: Editorial
Published in: Travel and Leisure

A comfortable and convenient journey to a campsite depends primarily on the equipment and other important things you have prepared.

I know it isn't always easy to decide what to bring. It's about finding the right balance between carrying all the necessities and not packing too much, because, particularly if you're hiking, weight and space are a problem most of the time.

For camping convenience and how to pack your camping gears, follow these 5 basic packing tips:

Itemize what you need on a list

When you're packing for any trip, making a list of all the necessities is sure to be of great help, especially if you're a camping beginner.

Divide your baggage into categories such as camping gear, cooking equipment, toiletries, personal items, and so on to make the list more structured.

As you pack, tick these things on your list to ensure you don't miss anything important. There are plenty of online lists that you can use as a guide if you have no idea what to pack, and then add or remove items depending on your choice.

Using plastic bins that are transparent

It's ideal to individually pack items into categories so that once you arrive at the campsite, you save time.

Plastic bins are really good - since they're handy, it will be simpler to locate everything you need from the boxes.

Label each box into a group. Equipment for camping (tent, tent accessories, sleeping bags, pillows, etc.), clothes (depending on the season), equipment for cooking (pans, pots, plates, utensils etc.),

Some categories you should start with are dry foods (snacks, canned goods, etc.) and toiletries (shampoo, soap, sunscreen, insect repellants, etc.).

Check the weather outlook

Take into account the date of your camping trip, what season it is going to be and what conditions you are likely to encounter.

The weather should be the basis for what to pack (especially clothing and sleeping gear), so it is vital that you check the weather forecast ahead of time.

You don't want to bring tank tops and short sleeves when the weather is wet, you end up feeling very cold!

Plan your meals 

Food is one of the most important things to take with you on your journey. Preparing your meals at home beforehand will be way less of a hassle.

Make sure to look for meals that less difficult to cook and bring extra should there an emergency and remove carton packages while packing snacks to save space!

Load the ones you need to last immediately when loading your stuff in the car so that they will be easily accessible once you arrive at the campsite!

What to watch out for at outdoor camping sites

Being out in nature is one of the best things you can experience. Going on a day hike or spending a camping weekend will offer a lot of mental and physical advantages.

But spending time in the woods or in the mountains, like any other positive thing, means that you are exposed to a lot of dangers. One of such is poisonous plants.

If you ever experience one of them, it's important to identify the most popular ones and learn the fundamental first aid.

Outdoor common poisonous plants 

Here are some of the most common poisonous plants in the woods and how you should handle them when there is a touch.

Ivy poison

Poison ivy is known to all, as it is one of the most common plants that must be avoided while you are outside.

This plant's stem normally grows into 3 leaves, so it's pretty straightforward to distinguish them.

It grows in some countries as a plant and grows in other parts as a shrub.

Poison ivy leaves contain urushiol, an oily sap that can cause the skin to become red, itchy, and swollen.

Oak poison

Poison oak is also mistaken for ivy poison. The leaves are pretty much the same, but the poison oak leaves appear more similar to those of an oak tree.

Poison oak leaves have small hairs and even contain urushiol. In comparison to a poison ivy allergic reaction, one's skin can respond to the leaves of poison oak hours or even days after contact.

Eventually, rashes from these can develop into blisters that ooze.

Sumac poison

As each stem has clusters of drooping green berries and contains around 7-13 leaves, this plant is fairly easy to recognize.

Mostly, they emerge in wet and swampy areas.

Like the first two plants listed above, urushiol, which is the one that triggers the allergic reaction, is also present in the sumac leaves.

What is First Aid treatment?

The emergency care given immediately to an injured person is regarded as first aid treatment. In case you touch the above-listed shrubs/plants:

• Wash the infected area immediately with warm soap and water if your skin comes into contact with any of these plants.
• Take away dirty clothes and wrap them in plastic.
• Use a cold compress every 30 minutes to alleviate scratching and redness.
• Cortisone or calamine creams may be applied as well. Some people say baths with oatmeal help a lot.
• When you're having trouble falling asleep, take oral antihistamines.

If the person is having trouble breathing or swallowing, and if the rash covers a substantial part of the body, seek medical attention immediately.

Look out for these common poisonous plants next time you're camping outdoors!

Do you know other plants to avoid while camping or essentials to have in stock, do leave your comment below?