First Tent Trip - By: williamgom1781

I took my first camping trip at the age of thirteen approximately. It had been simply a weekend camp with the scouts, however it would be a big adventure to me. Being organised by the scout troop meant all of the correct camping accessories where assembled ahead of time. The mini bus was packed with tents, sleeping equipment, camping furniture, rucksacks and everything needed for camping cooking. Back then, we didn’t have the benefit of GPS navigation devices, so it’s as well the camp site was just one mile approximately from home! This wasn’t a long way away, but for the first night inside our tents with the unfamiliar sounds of nature around, I really could happen to be one thousand miles from home.

There were various activities arranged over the weekend to try our scouting abilities. Camping cooking was tested having a pancake making contest, whilst several of the older boys took an evening navigation exercise. For the Sunday, an optional walk was offered, which meant providing with rucksacks, gaiters and walking poles for people who felt the necessity. Fortunately, there were several pairs of binoculars offered to the group, which made for some interesting observations on route when stopped for the crucial lunchtime picnic.
Even lazier members of the group were catered for by an improbably large choice of camping furniture, which offered a degree of comfort seemingly too great for an outdoor camping trip. Having already taken advantage of the superb sleeping equipment provided, some decided to lounge about and get involved as spectators instead of competitors in the activities.
The single thing, apart from being not furnished with the correct camping accessories, that will really spoil an outdoor camping trip, is needless to say weather. Too wet and a general sense of misery will permeate. Too hot and hydration becomes a problem, keeping in mind insects naturally! After all the advances in camping accessories in recent times, whether in tents, or GPS navigation, there doesn’t yet seem to be accurate local climate forecasting, maybe some day.
Overall, my first camping trip was a pleasurable experience, due mainly to the excellent planning from the scout leaders as well as their expertise in assembling the camping accessories needed for a successful trip. Obviously, all of the tents, sleeping equipment, rucksacks, walking poles and gaiters have a price. Just like we didn’t have GPS navigation in the past, we didn’t possess the internet, over which this equipment can be obtained. I consider myself fortunate that sites such as http://www.mycampingstore.co.uk make the purchase of the equipment really easy and cost effective.

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