If staying cooped up inside during self-quarantine measures has made you eager to get back to the outdoors, you aren’t alone. As different states begin to ease their social distancing measures, campgrounds, state parks, and national parks are all beginning to come up with new ways to allow campers to get back outside.
As you plan your next camping trip, though, it’s important to think about all aspects of the excursion, and not just how to camp under new guidance from your state or local government. Here are a few travel tips for your next camping trip.
Pick the right clothing
When you’re camping, it’s important to have the right clothes so that you can enjoy your trip. Part of that starts with dressing in layers that allow you to adjust what you’re wearing with any changes in any weather or climate. When you’re camping, you may find that it’s colder in the early morning hours as well as later at night when the sun goes down. That being said, when you’re out on the trails, you may get hot and sweaty with too many layers. Plenty of stores offer travel clothes for women and men. Not only do these kinds of clothes look fashionable, but they also enable you to layer your look for function and style.
If you plan on hiking on trails, you’ll also want to have the right pair of shoes or hiking boots. The right footwear will give you support and also protect your feet while you’re out hiking. It’s a good idea to have shoes or boots that cover your ankles and that you can tuck your pants into to ensure that your skin doesn’t brush up against any poison ivy or have bugs bite it.
Pack food that will fuel you
When you’re out hiking, you’ll be burning a lot of calories. As a result, it’s a great idea to pack food that is high in protein and will help you refuel your body after a long day on the trails. Trail mix that has lots of protein-packed nuts is a great option, as are granola bars. Of course, for breakfast, you can make oatmeal and at dinnertime have hotdogs or other meats cooked over an open flame for a more traditional campfire meal. Wrapping potatoes, onions, and carrots in foil after heavily seasoning them with salt and pepper is another great way to get nutrients for dinner and cook over a campfire.
Know the area
If you’re planning on camping somewhere you’ve never been before, it’s a good idea to brush up on the surrounding area before you go out hiking. This lets you stay on the proper trails where it’s safe, and also ensures that you don’t get lost or turned around. Never try and take shortcuts, since they could put you in danger. It might even be worth planning your route ahead of time in order to keep yourself safe while hiking. Especially if you’re traveling alone, it’s important to stay aware of your surroundings and let someone know when they should expect to hear from you.
Consider a warranty for your RV or camp trailer
If you’re planning to travel in your RV or trailer, it’s never a bad idea to add a little extra protection to your trip with a warranty. RV owners may think that they’re fine avoiding extended warranties if they have other forms of insurance, but there are some mechanical failures and other problems that a warranty will cover that won’t be fixed by traditional insurance. Having a travel trailer extended warranty may, in fact, be the last thing you need in planning your trip to have peace of mind.
