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Camping supplies for fun camping should be the bare essentials that you need and you should enjoy the camping spirit by being innovative and making use of whatever you can get a hold of on the camping site. However, there are some essentials that you will have to carry with you. Make a list and then decide what is absolutely necessary and what is not. Make sure that you try and stick to your budget and not go overboard with things that you can do without. It is not just the cost, but also remember that you will have to carry it all too. 

Your mode of travel

What you can carry largely depends on your mode of travel. If you have a camping trailer then you can carry a lot more and take all the comforts that you want along with you. But if you have a back pack then it is better to camp light and not burden yourself with too much camping supplies. You will have to make sure that you have all the essentials if you are traveling with a back pack. As the amount you carry will be limited make a list and ensure that you do not leave out something that will be very important for you to have on your list. 

Carry unbreakable camping supplies

A very important factor of the kind of stuff you are carrying, is, that it should be unbreakable. Your cups and plates could either be plastic ones or you could also use disposable ones. This way you will have less stuff to carry back home with you and can travel lighter. Also you will not have the trouble of cleaning up after you have had a meal, which could be a big problem when you want to get on with enjoying yourself instead of being burdened by these chores. 

Some absolutely necessary essentials

A well equipped first aid kit is something that you cannot do without. This should have some bandages of different sizes, some antiseptic solutions and creams, scissors, tweezers (you never know when you need to pull out a thorn or a splinter), insect repellants and some essential medications for any problems like aches and pains, fevers, a tummy problem. The bottles and lotions should be unbreakable ones to ensure that you do not end up with no medication when you need it. 
What you will also require is a torchlight with spare batteries, a radio, a cell phone, some games to sit down and play in case there is a down pour and you have to remain inside your tent, and a route map.
This apart you need your food supplies and snacks to keep you going. Water and water purifiers are very necessary. Carry food stuff that is easy to eat, and also quick to cook. You will probably do dome cooking round your camp fire too. So go over your check list of camping supplies just before you start out to make sure that you have all that you want.
 

Choosing a camping tent depends on where you are planning to camp. A lot depends on the weather and the surroundings for you to decide on the kind of tent you should pick up. There are different kinds of tents for different locations and you can go through catalogues or search on the internet for what would be a suitable tent for the place where you will be camping.

Tents for mountain camps

There are many different kinds of tents for each different location. There are various designs available in each category, like heavy duty ones for mountainous regions where the weather conditions will be quite extreme with heavy winds and acute cold. For this sort of weather you will need a tent that is not too big, well insulated and keeps you warm and gives you the protection you need from the heavy winds. You should also make sure that your tent is waterproof, because in mountainous regions there are chances of sudden downpours. A good idea is to visit several tent sales to see what is available in the market before you settle for one that suits you.
Basic requirements of a tent

When choosing a camping tent you have to look into certain features that it should have. The first thing that you should look for is a suitable size. It should be large enough to hold the number of people who plan to occupy it and also their things.
The next important aspect is the material that it is made of. This should be durable and yet light weight so that carrying it will not be a problem and it should also be able to withstand the weather conditions. Tents are usually made of either canvas which though durable is heavy; nylon is both durable and light; and polyester which is also durable and light.
The camping tent should be sturdy and strong with heavy duty zips and pegs and poles which are solid and secured firmly. The seams should have a double stitching so that there is no chance of the seam giving way.
The next feature of the camping tent should be its being able to withstand the weather like wind conditions and heavy rain and should give you enough protection in case you are caught in a downpour. For this you have to make sure that it is water proof.
There should be enough ventilation inside the tent so that you do not feel suffocated in it. And finally it should be easy to put up. You will have to check with the dealer when you buy the tent that it has all the instructions and all the parts that go into setting it up also.
With a camping tent that will give you the protection and comfort that you need on your camping trip you are all set to have a comfortable and secure camping trip.