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You have bought the good quality camping gear for those great
adventures with the family; now you need to look after your
investment so you may use your gear over and over and have it
ready and in good condition for the next outing. Mostly
commonsense, but things are not always that obvious and there is
always just the right [ or the wrong place ] for your gear
depending upon how much gear you have and where you
live.Obviously tucked away underneath the house may not be the
best way to care for those material items such as sleeping bags
and tents, etc
Tents; Tents should always be stored in a dry place away from
insects and mice that may eat or live in your investment without
your permission. Before packing your tent away , make sure it is
completely dry inside and out; this will prevent mould and
mildew and that rotting smell that will spoil a good nights
sleep.If you get caught in the rain and have to pack up your
tent wet, just wipe,dry and air it out when you get home
otherwise the fittings and stitching will get stressed and
possibly rot.Make sure the tent pegs are always packed in their
own bag with no sharp ends sticking out to tear any fabric and
pack them inside the tent; otherwise they will get lost
somewhere just when you need them.Check that all the fittings
and fabric is in good condition as well.Don't put your tent
under a pile of heavy items in case some of the poles get
broken.The tent that you have is to be your home away from home
so it is important that it be maintained correctly and more so
if the weather becomes bad.
Sleeping bags These are usually fairly robust but don't like
dampness at all, they could use a good airing at times although
just stored in a dry place away from insects and mice is all
they need.
Stoves and Lighting Ensure these are all clean and in good
working order and carry a spare bulb/mantle for those bits that
may get damaged or broken and of course check that the tanks are
in stable condition [not rusted or damaged] and even make sure
the tanks are full if the next use is not too distant.Protective
cases will stop damage that may arise from being incorrectly
packed or just an accident of some sort ,and these are fairly
important in the case of gas lighting with their brittle glass
components.
First Aid Kits; Stockup the various items and possibly carry
extra of those items you know you may need/use more than usual.
Backpacks; These are robust and only require a nice dry spot
Cooking Gear Gather all your cooking gear together and replace
all those things that just disappear or become unuseable for
some reason and give them a rough check that they are all clean
and easily found. Your cooking gear is great if it is self
reliant and you don't have to raid the kitchen and find the
things you need every time you go camping;once again sturdy
containers for storage are important.
Keeping all your gear organized and ready can save you lots of
time when it comes to packing the car for your next trip away as
you will have lots to remember and should be start of a great
memorable camping adventure.
When packing the family car to get away, it is best to pack the
heaviest things at the bottom and the things you may need
readily available [ like jackets etc, in case the weather gets
bad] to be put upon the top.
A little advanced preparation will save lots of headaches later.
About the author:
Donald Vanderlugt is the webmaster of
http://www.campingandgear.com where you will find a
comprehensive selection of quality camping gear for that next
great outdoors adventure; tents, sleeping bags, folding
gear,first aid and stuff for the kids; great discounts and free
shipping U.S.,free newsletter and other freebies too
Written by: Donald Vanderlugt
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