How to organize a camping

Do you want to be in touch with nature ? If you are adventurous and you are thinking of organizing a getaway with your friends, you can try camping. This is a very economical option, with which you can avoid unnecessary expenses and enjoy an outdoor trip, in which you will surely live unforgettable experiences. In .com we teach you how to organize a camping so you can make a different, cheap, fun and above all very natural vacation.

The destination for camping

Before starting the getaway it is essential to decide the destination. You must bear in mind that you can not camp anywhere, but there are ideal areas and places adapted for you to make your camping, quietly and without risks. However, you can look for a destination near or far to enjoy nature where you want. In the case of the Spanish State, we suggest you here How to know the free camping areas in Spain.

Before deciding the destination, meet your friends and shuffle all the options that suit your tastes and preferences, you can choose a beach or mountain. You must bear in mind that it should be a place where you can take trips or different activities to liven up the trip .

What do we need to do the camping?

If you are thinking about organizing the camping you will surely wonder what you will need for it. It is recommended that you make a list of everything you consider essential before starting the getaway. There are things that you should buy among everyone, such as food or drink, and you should keep this in mind, so you will avoid quarrels and problems among yourselves. In case you decide to bring food from home it is preferable that you choose bearable foods such as sandwiches, sandwiches, nuts, fruit, vacuum packed sausages, juices, soda cans, etc. If you decide to cook more, it is better to opt for the pasta, tortilla or empanada meat and transfer it in a strong lunchbox or tupperware and avoid, at all costs, the sauces. Remember to take plastic cups, plates and cutlery that you can throw away more easily, and napkins.

At the individual level, each member of the group must carry this series of objects and suitable materials to carry out the camping. The tent, the sleeping bag and the mat are essential elements for this type of activity. Remember, also, take one or several flashlights, mosquito repellents, plastic bags to throw away garbage and a canteen. If you have one, you can take a gas stove to cook during the camping. Do not forget the comfortable shoes, the spare clothes and all those basic cleaning supplies, as well as carry a first aid kit. We extend this information in our article How to prepare a camping backpack.

Useful tips for camping

Before camping you have to take into account some useful tips, since it is not about setting up the tent and settling in any place. We propose a list with the requirements that the destination of the camping must meet:

Camping in prepared areas or outdoor camping areas.
Avoid areas with trees to guarantee your safety.
Choosing flat terrains is very frequent. However, you must remember that in times of rain it may be that the ground floods more easily. Ideally, look for a place with a little slope.
Look for a place protected from the wind . It is advisable to place the stores in the direction perpendicular to the wind.
Try to identify the plants that are around you. Many of them are thorny, stinging or poisonous and you should avoid sleeping near this type of plants.
It is preferable that the place where the camping is done is clean, free of rocks, branches, stones or other objects that prevent rest.
It is recommended that there be some river or drinking water around.
Avoid making fires and fires . If done, clean the area later to prevent a fire.
Remember to clean and leave the natural space in conditions after camping.