SPRING CAMPING PACKING CHECKLIST & TIPS BY KOA BLOG

SPRING CAMPING PACKING CHECKLIST & TIPS By KOA blog 

It is finally Springtime and there is no better time of year to plan that first camping trip of the year. It’s so rejuvenating to reconnect with nature, your family or your friends on an overnight camping adventure. But before you set foot on the trail be sure that you have planned and packed properly for the occasion. This excellent article by KOA blog offers great advice for planning and packing for your Spring camping adventure.

If you have purchased new camping gear, you should take it out for a test run. Many times the Spring camping trip is when you use newly purchased equipment for the first time. Be sure you try it out at home to be sure it works and to be sure you can use or set it up properly.

Investigate the weather that is expected at your planned camping location. Load a good weather app or two to verify your initial weather forecast. Even if the expected weather is favorable, plan for the weather to turn cold, rainy or worse. Pack winter clothes just in case. Remember, rainy weather means a muddy trail, so wear the appropriate footwear.

Pack plenty of food for you and the kids. Snacks in abundance and hot hearty food for meals. Stews, oatmeal and chili hit the spot and warm the bones.

Here are some essential that you should take:

• Waterproof or all-weather tent
• Winter sleeping bags
• Foam pads
• Base, middle and outer layers of
• Raincoat
• Extra wool socks
• Starter log

The advice in this article should give you a thorough understanding of how to plan and pack for that Spring camping trip. We recommend that you read the full article. To do so, just click on the article’s title above. We hope that is discussion has been informative and helpful. If you need any gear for your next camping trip, please visit the camping section of our storefront.