Different campers have different views about the process of breaking camp. Many will tell you it's a nightmare and it is lengthy while others will swiftly say it is a simple part of the camping process. I can tell you that the main difference between these 2 groups of folks is that one group has a plan when it comes to breaking camp and the other doesn't.
Making a plan and correctly delegated tasks is the key to breaking up camp smoothly. There is no exact order that everything should be completed in but it's very crucial that each item is packed and everything is left clean and clear as it was before. Planning how to break camp ought to be done the night before the final day and the particular packing should be based on your events for the day. For example, if you will have a meal before you drive away, then you can plan on packing up your camping cooking supplies last.
As with any vacation or trip, you should generally leave your personal cleanliness items, clothes, and trash bags out till the last minutes. Before you hop into the family automobile, you might want to clean your teeth again, put lotion on your hands or deodorant under your arm. If you end up having a difficult time breaking camp and start to sweat, you can at least refresh up before you get into your vehicle. Everybody will appreciate that! You will be cleaning till the end so be sure that you keep your trash bag out and in a spot where everyone will have easy accessibility to it.
You need to also ensure that all your camping gear is dry and clean before packing it up. If you have any wet dishes, sleeping bags, or if your tent got wet, it is really important that you plan to put aside time for them to hang and air dry. Try to get the tent bottom and stakes and clean as feasible before packing. Any gear that's packed damp should right away be removed and let out to dry once you reach your final destination.
Anybody can pack up camp successfully following these tips. Be sure to take time after you believe you are done to do a final check around camp. Please take some time to look for small items that may be hidden under the grass or loose soil. Also, be sure that you leave your campsite clean as a pleasantness to the tiny beasts that live in the area.
Making a plan and correctly delegated tasks is the key to breaking up camp smoothly. There is no exact order that everything should be completed in but it's very crucial that each item is packed and everything is left clean and clear as it was before. Planning how to break camp ought to be done the night before the final day and the particular packing should be based on your events for the day. For example, if you will have a meal before you drive away, then you can plan on packing up your camping cooking supplies last.
As with any vacation or trip, you should generally leave your personal cleanliness items, clothes, and trash bags out till the last minutes. Before you hop into the family automobile, you might want to clean your teeth again, put lotion on your hands or deodorant under your arm. If you end up having a difficult time breaking camp and start to sweat, you can at least refresh up before you get into your vehicle. Everybody will appreciate that! You will be cleaning till the end so be sure that you keep your trash bag out and in a spot where everyone will have easy accessibility to it.
You need to also ensure that all your camping gear is dry and clean before packing it up. If you have any wet dishes, sleeping bags, or if your tent got wet, it is really important that you plan to put aside time for them to hang and air dry. Try to get the tent bottom and stakes and clean as feasible before packing. Any gear that's packed damp should right away be removed and let out to dry once you reach your final destination.
Anybody can pack up camp successfully following these tips. Be sure to take time after you believe you are done to do a final check around camp. Please take some time to look for small items that may be hidden under the grass or loose soil. Also, be sure that you leave your campsite clean as a pleasantness to the tiny beasts that live in the area.
About the Author:
Amanda Grace is a proud contributing writer and enjoys sharing her experiences camping with kids. She also writes about camping checklist essentials.
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