Advantages And Disadvantages Of Camping

Whether you have a tent or a camper, camping is a wonderful way for families to work together and enjoy each other away from the stresses of work and school. You need to plan ahead and be prepared, but all the work will be worth it. You might not have electricity during the trip, but if you bring the essentials and think simply, you will not be bothered by not having some modern conveniences. Years later, you and your family will remember fondly all the time you spent around a campfire laughing, singing, and telling stories.

Depending on your budget and the amount of people going camping, you have to decide what style and size of tent or camper to buy or rent. Dome-style tents can be set up easily and have few pieces. Although a camper is more expensive, they attach easily to the trailer hitch of a car and have pull-out beds, a stove, refrigerator, sink, dining table and drawers for dishes, etc. They can sleep six and you don't have to …show more content…
Make sure the tent is large enough for everyone to sleep comfortably and for the baggage. Foam pieces or air mattresses work well to sleep comfortably and are more compact than extra blankets.

Don't pack too much. Two sets of clothes are enough for a four-day trip. Bring one warm sweater, a light jacket, a couple of shirts, shorts, pants, extra underwear, socks, and two pairs of shoes. If you plan on hiking, bring a pair of hiking boots that fit over your ankles for ankle support. Bring a large basin so you can wash clothes and small children. A clothes line and ten clothes pins will also be needed.

If you have a tent you'll need a couple of coolers packed with ice for perishables. Try to bring mostly non-refrigerated food like bread and nuts. Don't allow the children to eat large quantities at one sitting since they'll want to do a lot of exploring and swimming. Small meals will keep up their energy and eliminate stomach