Camperland News

30 Useful camping Tips (But then you are probably aware of these)

1. Plan your trip to set up camp in daytime, you might find an antnest under your tent.
2. Select a site protected from the wind. Hills or trees can offer protection.
3. Level, firm ground is best. Avoid low lying ground, or you could end up with a water front block.
4. Pitch the tent so you sleep with your feet lower than your head. You might pass out.
5. Do not camp under trees with large brittle branches especially gumtrees. Might be your last camp.
6. We set up a silver tarp right over the tent and poled out the other side for a great rain and sun shelter.
7. Dig a trench on the high side of your tent to let rainwater run off.
8. In beach camping stay away from sand dunes. Find a sheltered spot out of the wind .
9. Obey warning signs about crocodiles or poisonous marine life.
10. Dont camp in dry creeks.
11. Download a good check list.
12. Remember the 1st Aid kit.
13. Take your own wood or gas / fuel stove.
14. Take a gas lamp, or torch for convenience.
15. Dont forget the door mat. You dont want sand and dirt inside the tent.
16. For the campfire, cook downwind so so you dont fill up the tent with smoke.
17. Build your fire on a bed of sand away from logs and vegetation.
18. Extinguish your fire at night by covering it with sand.
19. Before pitching your tent, check the site for ant nests or animal burrows.
20. Zipup the tent at all times to stop flies and bugs.
21. Bring shoes or clothes inside, dont tempt the spiders. Check before you put them on.
22. Wear gloves when gathering firewood.
23. Pack up food scraps at night. Especially on Fraser Island or anywhere else dingos may be present.
24. Take citronella candles for mosquitoes.
25. A second tent makes a great play room for kids.
26. Remember kids eat more when camping. Pack extra fruit, biscuits etc.
27. Kids love water. Find a nice, safe spot, especially when crocodiles may be present.
28. Keep cooking simple. Plan your meals.
29. A hanging food safe is essential.
30. Minimise messy washing up, and food wrappers.

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