Are you looking for a fun and cheap vacation? Then camping maybe the solution for you. Camping is a great way for the whole family to chip in and participate. The kids can go catch fish for dinner, or help set up a tent. Camping only costs about $400 if you have camping gear, but if you need camping gear, then plan on spending at least $600 dollars more. But in any case you will save a lot and pay for a family of 4 for under $1,000 dollars.

There is so much to do when camping, like hiking, fishing, etc. Some camping grounds even offer swimming and show movies at night. Another great camping perk is watching the sunset or start glazing. Since most camp grounds are away from city lights, the stars will be amazing.

Beyond any doubt you need to plan a camping trip, like all other vacations. You firstly have to decide on shelter. Are you using a tent, a RV or a cabin? A tent would be the best for first time or light campers. Tents only cost between $60-$200 dollars. They provide protect against bugs and rain. A sleeping bag would be the next thing, you need to keep warm at night. Plus, taje care of a pad. Pads are soft and bring comfort to any camping trip.

Food is also a very important even vital camping item. Depending on what your planning to eat, you can bring a variety of things. The most basic is a cooler and a bag of charcoal. Cooler for drinks and charcoal for a grill. You can make basic camping food such as steaks, ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers. If you plan on making dishes then you can bring a propane stove and a skillet. With it you can make a lot of stove-top meals.

It is good to plan a few months ahead to make your camping trip run smoother. It may not seem like that much goes into a camping trip, but after just figuring out what to bring, it begins to be over welling.

Figure out everything you’re going to need and write it down. There’s nothing worse then getting to the camping ground and realize you forgot to pack a tent.

Camping inventory

1. The most important things you will need is a tent. You can find tents in various sizes.

2. Sleeping bags and an air mattress.

3. Flashlights with extra batteries.

4. Matches

5. Some old cookware. You can also purchase camping cookware sets.

6. Firewood.

7. First aid kit.

8. Drinking water

9. Trash bags. Regardless of where you decide to go camping one of the most important things is that you leave the area just as he found it. Pick up your trash and take everything with you that you brought. Don’t ruin the experience for the next person.

You can also look for an example of the inventory on a Coleman camp gear package. This is not an ultimate guide, but very helpful to understand what you need.

Camping can be a wonderful activity for the whole family. By taking a little time to prepare for the unexpected you will ensure a great time for your family.