What You Need to Know About Overnight Summer Camping

When summer comes we all rejoice, especially those with a love for outdoor adventures. Summer provides long days and warmer nights, making the great outdoors more accessible to all of us and providing adventurers with the perfect canvas to fill their spare time.

Camping is one of the best outdoor activities to partake in during the summer months. Yes, some hardcore adventurers will still camp in the winter months, but summer is an opportunity for anybody to give the activity a go. Whether it’s a fun vacation in a family-orientated campsite, a group of young people heading to a weekend music festival, or a group of friends going on a multi day hike, camping is an activity that so many people take part in once summer hits.

However, even if you are doing a relatively leisurely type of camping, there are still things you need to know about overnight summer camping. When you are not prepared and you don’t know what you need to know, you will not have fun and could be putting yourself and others in danger. While camping is extremely fun, this is usually because people are prepared for overnight summer camping. This makes the trip that much more enjoyable because risks are minimized.

So, here’s what you need to know about overnight summer camping.

The Importance Of Having A Good Tent

You may think that because it’s warm out that you don’t need a good quality tent for overnight summer camping. This is something you should think twice about. Even in hot countries, it can get quite cold at night, and windy too. A good quality tent will help with temperature control and remain sturdy when it is windy outside. It is worth spending the money on a good quality tent, as it will last a long time. You could even share it with friends and that way the cost is minimized.

Mosquitos

Another thing that you need to know about overnight summer camping is that you may need to prepare for mosquitos. Do your research and see if there are mosquitos in the area you are choosing to camp in. These are generally near rivers and lakes. In North America, there is little risk for disease spread by mosquitos, but it is still wise to wear a repellant, as the bites are painful and itchy and can often put a damper on camping trips, as it can be difficult to sleep with the irritation.

Be Prepared For Emergencies

Although unlikely, emergencies do happen sometimes while camping. Always have a way to contact emergency services when camping. While most cell phones lose signal in the woods, it is often still possible to make emergency calls, so make sure it is charged and that you have back up battery packs. If going on a more extreme camping trip, it might be worthwhile looking into a satellite phone or radio.

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