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Is camping in your mind?

It is indeed one of the most fun-filled activities which help to escape from the everyday's stress. Whenever getting out of comfort zone and seeking adventure comes to mind, nothing but camping comes foremost. Camping with friends, family or loved one is enough to bring the adrenaline rush in the body.

But camping is not a child's play. You need proper planning and scheduling. Here, getting equipped with every essential camping gear is also highly important. It helps in sidelining the possibilities of uncertainties and unfortunate happenings which become obvious in one unorganized camping activity.

So, here we have come up with five most important camping essentialities which are often overlooked by people; lesser knowing the fact that only they come to rescue in the times of mishaps.

1. A first-aid kit

While you are on camping be prepared to get a few bruises, bumps and scratches. Being a little adventurous is always fun, and camping gives you all the reasons to indulge in such activities. However, if you are well-prepared with a first aid kit that consists of every essential medical item the chances of suffering becomes low.

While packing for the camping make sure you have put one first aid box in your bag. The box must contain antiseptic cream and lotion, painkillers, sunburn ointment, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, sterile gauze, medical tape. Tweezers and eyewash also make an essential first aid box's item. You never know when you or one of your accompanying persons could encounter some accident.

2. Maps and Compass

When you are in the town, the GPS of your mobile or car will work effectively. However, once you enter any campsites which are generally situated away from the city, you might lose the connection from the outer world. This is when the need for a map or compass becomes essential. In truth, GPS for hiking and camping is an effective gadget that will take you to the right path if ever get lost.

A topographic map comes handy when you are taking a path less travelled, and a compass is perfect to use when you get disoriented completely. However, before starting the journey get the know-how as for how to study the map and read the compass.

3. Alternate weather wear

Getting the know-how of weather forecast before planning the trip is essential. But you never know the actual plans of the sun and rain until you encounter it personally. Technology does fail sometimes, and weather forecast may prove to be false. It is not necessary that sunny and dry weather will follow you throughout.

So, being prepared for all kinds of weather with an extra set of clothes is vital. It's a great idea to pack an extra set of clothes so that even if you get drenched in the rain, you may swap out wet clothes for the dry ones.

4. Illuminators

Including headlamps, flashlights and lanterns is a must while packing the camping essentialities. Always go for the products which are light in weight, compact in size and foldable. You can't carry big devices or gadgets with you while camping. Bulky items would only increase your load. Therefore opt to the illuminators which are not only light in weight but also illuminate the surrounding perfectly.

Moreover, choose the product that has a long battery life. Headlamps offering strobe mode are best to use at the time of emergencies. Likewise, flashlights work perfectly if you need to give a signal in such situations. Their powerful beams will help you find if you ever get lost. Do not forget to carry spare batteries. It would be great if every member carries his lantern or flashlight.

5. Repair kit and tools

There are many repair tools like knives, screwdrivers, can opener, scissors which comes in handy in different situations while camping. Sometimes these tools also help while food preparation, first aid and fulfilling other emergency needs. The market is flooded with multitools and knives equipped with multiple functionalities. So choose wisely and get the one which can cater to different needs.

So, now that you get a detailed insight into the essential camping gears, it's time to start packing and get ready for a fun-filled adventure and lot of excitement.

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