Tips For Camping In Comfort

Tips For Camping In Comfort


July 5, 2023 | Kaddy Gibson

Tips For Camping In Comfort


Camping is a wonderful way to get closer to mother nature, but it can also get really uncomfortable. Fortunately, with just a few tips and tricks, you’ll be able to bed down in the forest with a lot more confidence and comfort. Keep these tips in mind to avoid stress on your next camping trip.


Choose The Right Campsite

CampingShutterstock

One of the most important aspects of camping is pitching your tent in the right spot. Try to find a place that has some shade and level ground. If there is any elevated ground at the campsite, that would also be a good spot for your tent in the event of rain. Avoid places that have lots of flies or gnats and, if possible, choose a sight with a fire pit. If you make your reservation online, you might not get to check out the campsite beforehand, but you should at least be able to find some level ground when you arrive. For the most comfort, try booking at a campground that has amenities like bathrooms, charging stations, and picnic tables.

Get The Right Gear

CampingShutterstock

Camping is a lot more fun when you’re not shivering in the cold or sleeping on the hard ground. So, make sure you pack the right gear. For starters, your tent should be big enough to accommodate you and all your guests. It should also be durable enough to withstand harsh elements like strong wind or heavy rain. Pack weather-appropriate clothing like waterproof boots, rain gear, and sweaters. For bedtime, pack a sleeping bag or cot. To stay warm at night, you need something between you and the ground. Sleeping bags are great for staying snug during the night, while a cot will keep you off the ground entirely. And, if you want to be extra cozy, bring a pillow or two from home.

Advertisement

Stock Up Your Camp Kitchen

CampingShutterstock

Having the right utensils and tasty food are effortless ways to improve your camping experience. To make wilderness cooking easier, bring a cutting board, sharp knife, and cooler along with other basic items like bowls and cutlery. With a cooler, you can stock up on delicious meat, cheese, veggies, and drinks. You can also prep meals at home and store them safely in the cooler until dinnertime at the campsite. And with a camp kettle or portable coffee press, you don’t have to forego your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Just because you're out in the woods doesn’t mean you have to scrimp and scrounge for food.

Camping in a tent does not have to be an uncomfortable experience. With the right gear and a level spot, your time in the great outdoors will be a lot more comfortable.

 

Sources: 1, 2


READ MORE

Archaeologists discovered 4,000-year-old chariots that completely changed our understanding of Ancient India.

History isn't written in stone—it's buried beneath it. If you thought we already knew everything about ancient India, recent discoveries of 4,000-year-old royal tombs and chariots are challenging it all. Here's the tea.
June 26, 2025 Peter Kinney
Untitled Design (48)

Archaeologists unearthed the mummy of an Egyptian “wizard doctor,” proving ancient Egyptians used magical healing.

When archaeologists cracked open a sealed shaft in Saqqara, they didn’t expect to find a healer. They didn’t find a general or noble, but a man named Teti-Neb-Fu, a physician and magician.
June 24, 2025 Peter Kinney

The Betrayal That Changed Marco Polo’s Life—And The World

At the start of the 19th century, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark embarked on one of the most important expeditions in American history—but the story of their difficult adventure is not for the faint of heart.
June 24, 2025 Penelope Singh

What To Bring On Your Visit To The World's Largest Urban Parks This Summer

Urban parks are some of the coolest places in our biggest cities in the world. Often an untouched oasis of greenery within the concrete jungle, these are the world's largest urban parks for you to enjoy this summer.
June 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins
Untitled Design (1)

A work crew was building a road in France when they uncovered an ancient Roman villa.

In the middle of a modern work zone, a Roman villa emerged below the earth. Construction paused and science stepped in. Layer by layer, the grandeur of an ancient estate revealed itself beneath the soil of central France.
June 24, 2025 Peter Kinney
Beppu Onsen

Japan's Best Onsen Towns

Some springs dissolve iron nails in ten days. Others turn golden when they hit the air. Japan's onsen culture runs deeper than you'd imagine, blending folklore with serious geology across stunning locations.
June 24, 2025 Peter Kinney