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  Camping is essentially for those of us who love the outdoors and can do without all of the comforts of home for a short while. However, just loving the outdoors is not enough to guarantee that the experience will be a fun one. The essentials of having fun in the great outdoors are preparation and an open mind. Preparation is easy, if you follow some simple rules. When you are getting ready to plan a trip, you must select a convenient time that will give you flexibility of one to two days. This will make the trip more about you, and less about your timetable. You may run into weather problems or you may just want to camp for an extra day. Next, choose a location and make it specific. Don’t just choose a county where you saw a campground. Call the campground or the park office and get reservations or information about the time you have allotted. Many parks are happy give you information and tips about what to expect. The most complicated step in preparation is making a list of what...

  An outdoor recreational activity, camping involves people spending the night in tents at a campsite. They do it in an attempt to temporarily avoid the din and bustle of city life, and to get close to nature. If you are looking to spend a comfortable time in camping, you can opt for the recreational vehicles.  The recreational vehicles are luxurious and have all types of modern facilities like air conditioning, bathrooms, kitchens, showers, satellite TV and internet connection. Some feel that the real experience of outdoor camping comes from tent camping. Various touring bicycles, boats, and bush planes are used. For camping, you need to carry with you some basic camping equipment. Tent, sleeping bag, portable stove, flashlight, axe for cutting wood, and a rope.  A tent consists of sheets of fabric that are attached to different poles to produce a shelter. Tents can be of different types like the flysheet, gazebo, fishermen’s tent, or a beach tent. Sleeping bags are warm...

  Tent Weight and Size The qualities desirable in a backpacking tent are different from those tents being pitched next to a car in a campground.  The biggest difference being that the backpacking tent will be carried with you and therefore, should be small and lightweight.  Most modern two person tents weight around four to five lbs. whereas a roomy family camping tent can weigh twenty lbs or more.  Solo or single person tents can weigh less than three lbs and are great if you are hiking alone.  However, if you are hiking with someone else, it usually works out better weight wise to split the gear and take a two person tent.  Tent Quality The quality of the tent is more important when backpacking because there is usually nowhere dry to go if the tent starts leaking.  While a top quality tent is not necessary, cheap discount store tents should only be used if the forecast calls for clear weather.  Being tired, wet, and cold knowing the next dry pla...