Once you discover camping and experience the sheer wonder of sleeping under the stars, you'll be hooked. I first went camping with friends as a teenager and I loved it.
Of course it rained the whole time but that didn't dampen our enthusiasm. We were free! No parents to kill our fun or sense of adventure, no adults to tell us what to do. Just a small tent to protect us from the elements.
From then I spread my wings and have toured the USA, Europe and Asia by motorcycle in search of that same feeling of wonder I felt as a boy.
Over the next few pages I want to pass on some of the lessons I learned during my mini camping adventures in the hope that you will enjoy your own personal experiences as I did. Enjoy!
If you plan to travel around during your camping or hiking trip then a good quality compass is an essential part of your kit. Learning how to use one properly will enable you to get the maximum fun out of your camping adventures.
A quality compass has a number of components that make your map reading [...]
You could write a book about sleeping bags. As one of the main components to any camping trip it pays to spend a little time, thought and of course money on selecting the right sleeping bag for the trip.
There are a number of factors that determine the ideal sleeping bag at any one time so [...]
Fun camp cooking recipes are an excellent way to pass an evening around the campfire for the whole family, while also enjoying delicious food. Fun camp cooking recipes are an especially great activity for family camp outs. Everyone can partake in campfire favorites such as s’mores, or try a new dessert recipe that is both [...]
When it comes to specialized (and expensive) camping and hiking equipment such as hiking boots then you really need to consider what activities you plan to do during your vacation.
If you are simply sightseeing or planning to enjoy a gentle stroll along pathways or gentle trails then a good pair of sports shoes will be [...]
There is a massive difference in the number and quality of campsite facilities available. Some campsites have everything you could possibly imagine while others are little more than a flat piece of ground.
If you require a certain level of home comforts then it pays to check the campsite as part of your pre-planning. For example, [...]