| Whenever anyone gets tired of modern life, and | | | | that the night sky can be observed without the |
| the constant stress caused by always being on | | | | risk of getting stung. |
| call, people are turning more and more to nature | | | | Another essential item comes in the form of a |
| to bring them that much needed relief. Camping is | | | | tiny fluid filled compass. This hand little gadget only |
| probably the best way to really get away from all | | | | costs around a dollar but the importance of having |
| that electronic babble that we are so used to, but | | | | one on the trip is absolutely priceless. All the |
| having the right gear is also very important. For | | | | members of the party should carry one just in |
| example, there will be a need for fixed blade | | | | case they get separated of course. |
| knives or hunting knives to facilitate the killing of | | | | Clothing for camping trips has also gone high tech |
| food or the preparation of food taken along. Of | | | | too. Lightweight and airy underclothes mean that |
| course, they come in handy for protection from | | | | warmth is kept in while sweat is allowed to |
| wild animals too! | | | | escape. This makes for a much more |
| When we were children the art of building our | | | | comfortable trip since the body temperature is |
| own tent came in the form of old blankets and | | | | kept to just the right level without having to |
| poles set out in the garden. Probably the nearest | | | | undress and dress when the weather is |
| we got to having decent camping gear was the | | | | changeable. |
| ubiquitous sleeping bag. But these days there are | | | | Boots are also a necessity when trying any kind |
| some really high tech gizmos on the market to | | | | of hiking or camping trip since the terrain could |
| make that foray into the wilds that much more | | | | get quite rough. Having good ankle support in the |
| enjoyable. | | | | boots will ensure that twisted ankles can be |
| Lightweight and water proof materials are made | | | | avoided. Even the socks inside should be of a |
| into all kinds of accouterments to keep the hiker | | | | similar material where sweat cannot build up and |
| warm and comfortable. Two man tents can be | | | | cause some rather uncomfortable problems. |
| found that weigh under four pounds making them | | | | These days, the array of gizmos and clothing for |
| a great thing to take along for overnight stops. | | | | camping is tremendous. Try having a look around |
| These are easy to put up too and are not like | | | | the internet to see what new innovations are on |
| the old fashioned Chinese puzzles that used to | | | | offer. But do not forget that this is supposed to |
| pass for a tent years ago! | | | | be an enjoyable experience so a lot of articles |
| They usually come with an integral ground sheet | | | | may be superfluous if the trip is only a short one. |
| too and mesh windows to make sure that no | | | | However, for the sake of safety, make sure that |
| mosquitoes or stinging insects can enter while we | | | | the minimum equipment is carried along. |
| sleep. Even 'skylight' windows are incorporated so | | | | |