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Outdoor Camping Gear
from: TRBWhile planning for a hiking trip or journey in the outdoors, you will want to ensure that you have the proper outdoor camping gear. It is essential and extremely important that the proper gear is packed when preparing for a journey in the great outdoors. Whether you are heading out on a short journey or a longer one, here are some essential items of outdoor camping gear that should be included in your pack:
1. Map (in a watertight case) - A protected map and compass is essential, even in an area that you are familiar with.
2. Compass (and if possible a GPS receiver as well)
3. Extra Clothing - Extra clothing is also important as weather conditions can dramatically change and having those extra clothes will come in handy.
4. Extra food and water - As well as extra clothing, extra food and water is important.
5. First-aid kit - A first aid-kit should always be included when planning any trip.
6. Headlamp or flashlight - Flashlights, matches, a fire starter and knife are also essential outdoor camping gear items that will be used throughout the journey.
7. Matches stored in a watertight container.
8. Fire starter - Dry kindling can come in very handy.
9. Knife
10. Tent or other form of shelter such as a canvas - When packing a tent, ensure that it is durable and waterproof and suited for the season.
11. Sleeping bag suitable for the weather.
12. Water filter or purification tablets - A water filter or water purification tablets are important as it will save you from carrying bottles of water.
There are several outdoor camping gear checklists available on the internet that will suit the needs for your journey. This checklist gives just the basics for a simple journey. When preparing for your trip, you must always take into consideration any unexpected weather conditions, the terrain and the area you are venturing into, also the length of time that it will take you to get to your destination and ensuring you have enough food and water to last for your trip back.
If you are heading into an area where bears or other wild animals are known to seek out human food, it would be very wise to find a proper food storage device. A whistle may also prove helpful if you are travelling alone and fall into trouble.
There are many more useful outdoor camping gear available on the market that is worth looking into. Whatever you plan on packing for your camping trip, you will want to make sure that these items are useful and also lightweight, especially if you will be hiking to your camping destination.
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