{"id":8207,"date":"2019-07-12T05:32:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T05:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/?p=8207"},"modified":"2019-07-19T12:54:54","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T12:54:54","slug":"first-time-camping-checklist-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/blog\/campervan-tips-tricks\/first-time-camping-checklist-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"First time camping checklist 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everybody is different and one person’s first time camping checklist is another man’s toilet paper, well maybe not that extreme, but not everybody needs or wants the same things while out camping.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we are going to concentrate on the main\nthings that you will need to get by with and some extras to make your camping\ntrip that little bit easier or more enjoyable, especially if you have never\nbeen camping before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This first time camping checklist is particularly focused on those that are thinking of going camping for the first time, so some things are blindingly obvious, but can easily be forgotten if you do not prepare properly before setting off on your adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every camping trip is different, some people will\ngo for a weekend and just take a tent, others will go for a week traveling\naround in a camper van<\/a>, so there is no one list\nthat fits all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential camping gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, these are the main things that you will\nneed on a camping trip if you take nothing else but the things listed in this\nsection you will get by just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pretty much the first thing you will need is\nsomewhere to stay, somewhere that will keep you safe, warm and dry. Make sure\nyou check that all fixings are with your tent and packed away properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a new tent, then always get it out\nat home or preferably in your garden and put it up before you go on your\nadventure. You need to make sure that when you get to your camping destination,\nthat you have all of the pieces and that you know how to assemble your tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are in the height of summer or the depths of winter, you need a good quality sleeping bag to keep you warm and cozy. Whether you are camping in a tent or a camper van, always have your sleeping bag handy, it can literally be a lifesaver if the temperature drops off at night time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in a good quality sleeping bag that\nwill fit your size and cover you properly. Get one made from warm fabrics and\nthat can protect you in harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Aid kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you go, you need to take a first aid\nkit with you. Even if you are a seasoned camper, anything can happen to you\nwhile you are out and about, having a bandage or some plasters at the ready can\nreally help you out in the unfortunate circumstances that you hurt yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are not clumsy, out in the wild\nyou are at the mercy of the animals and the weather, so you need to prepare for\nany eventuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now this one is obvious, but it is more to do\nwith what sort of clothes to bring. It is always good to take some thermal\nunderwear or body suit as even in the summer temperatures can drop\nuncomfortably low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, it is also important to wear layers and\nget the appropriate clothing that you can easily take off if necessary.\nTrekking for long periods of time can make you very warm, so being able to\nquickly remove a layer and later put it back on can be very beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a range of footwear can also be a wise\nidea, hiking boots for those long trails, water shoes for bathing or swimming\nin unknown water sources and general all-purpose shoes<\/a> for around the\ncamp. They can take up some room, but it is essential to be comfortable and\nprotected when out camping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light source<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chances are you will do most of your\nrelaxing at camp during nighttime hours, especially if you plan on trekking or\nseeing the environment around your camping area. So having some lanterns,\nflashlights or other light sources is really a must-have when you go camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have some general lanterns that you can dot\naround the campsite, this saves you having to carry around a torch everywhere\nyou go. You can get some lanterns that work solely on solar energy, but these\ntend to be a bit weaker than battery powered ones. If you have a few, they can\nbe good markers to let you see where you are going at least especially on those\nlate night trips to the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend a headlamp<\/a>, these can be very\npowerful and because they are strapped to the front of your head, the light is\nalways in the direction you are looking in. But one of the main reasons to\nchoose a headlamp rather than a normal flashlight is that it frees both your\nhands up to do other things, like cooking and fighting bears (Depending on what\ncountry you are camping in of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire Starter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now you will need to either create a fire or\nhave some sort of portable stove around for you to keep warm, but to mainly be\nable to cook some food for yourself. A lot of people take matches, but these\ncan be cumbersome and very often blow out before you can transfer the flame. So\nit is best to take a heavy duty lighter (or two) that work in harsh windy\nconditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend investing in some kind of\ngas stove, or stove where you can add wood and get up and running quickly.\nSometimes you won\u2019t be able to get a big campfire going, it takes a lot of\nenergy to get one going, so it is always best to have a second option\navailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to keep those hunger pangs away and keep energized while on any camping trip.<\/a> Prepare food to be cooked in Ziploc bags and keep things as much as possible in a cooler to keep things fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take lots of snacks for those moments trekking\nor when you just can\u2019t be bothered to cook anything at meal times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And one of your best friends, whenever you talk about food and camping<\/a>, is tin foil, great for storing food in and wrapping your food in and placing on the fire to cook. It is important to make your food preparation and cooking as simple as possible while camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if all you do is remember these things,\nyou will be able to camp with the best of them. Maybe you would like a few more\nluxuries and equipment but there is no need to go overboard. Having a few\nthings can actually be beneficial if you want to experience camping the way it\nis supposed to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everybody is different and one person’s first time camping checklist is another man’s toilet paper, well maybe not that extreme, but not everybody needs or wants the same things while out camping. So we are going to concentrate on the main things that you will need to get by with and some extras to make […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8208,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"right-sidebar","site-content-layout":"plain-container","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campervan-tips-tricks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8207"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8207\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yepcampers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}