{"id":1612948,"date":"2023-03-10T12:12:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1612948"},"modified":"2023-03-16T18:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T22:09:12","slug":"your-next-vacation-the-great-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/your-next-vacation-the-great-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Next Vacation: The Great Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"

With spring in the air, it\u2019s time to begin thinking about all the fun adventures that we\u2019ll go on over the next few months. And while there\u2019s plenty of lowkey fun to be had, the moments that will really stick out are the times when we\u2019re on a grand adventure, and that means packing some bags and going on vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no shortage of awesome travel trips you can take. You can head to a beach resort, enjoy a cosmopolitan city, or, yep, head to the great outdoors. In this post, we\u2019re going to focus on the latter option, outlining everything you need to do to have an <\/span>awesome camping trip<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Research Areas<\/h2>\n

The world is a big and <\/span>beautiful place<\/span><\/a>! So before you do anything else, you\u2019ll want to research the camping options available to you. To make things as straightforward as possible, it\u2019ll be best to focus on outdoor destinations within driving distance of your home; international camping \u2014 or any trip that involves taking a flight \u2014 is possible, but it\u2019s logistically difficult since you have to take so much stuff with you. It\u2019ll be much more straightforward to drive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to go somewhere <\/span>too<\/span><\/i> close to your home. Anywhere with a 12-hour drive will be fine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Outdoors-Ready Vehicle<\/h2>\n

And since you\u2019re driving, you\u2019ll need to make sure that your vehicle can handle all the terrain that you may encounter. Your car might be perfect for driving around the city, but is it just as perfect for driving in more rural areas? Even if your car is generally up to the task, it\u2019ll still be important to give your vehicle a bit of a tune-up, so you know that it\u2019s in full working condition before you set off for the great outdoors. There\u2019s nothing worse than breaking down when you\u2019re in the middle of nowhere! <\/span><\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Coming?<\/h2>\n

Getting the right number of people is key to a successful camping trip. Too many people can make things overly complicated and could compromise some of the easygoing nature of the trip. Of course, if everyone has their own car, then it\u2019s a different arrangement \u2014 in that case, as many people as you want can come. But if you\u2019re going in one vehicle, it\u2019ll be key to ensure that everyone has space to sit comfortably in the vehicle and that you have enough room to take all the camping supplies with you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps the most important part \u2014 making sure whoever comes is down for the adventure that is camping. It\u2019s not for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Essentials<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll need to get some camping supplies if you don\u2019t already have some. At the most basic level, you\u2019ll want a good tent (that\u2019s appropriate for the climate you\u2019re visiting), a sleeping mat, a <\/span>sleeping bag<\/span><\/a>, and a torch. As we\u2019ll see in the next section, there are plenty of things you can add that\u2019ll make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable, but if you\u2019re aiming to make this trip as inexpensive as possible, then those are the essentials you\u2019ll need. You can spend a fair amount of time outdoors with just those items alone, providing you have access to food and water!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Extras<\/h2>\n

The above list of supplies will get you through a camping trip. But let\u2019s remember that this is your vacation, so the goal should be more than just \u201cget through\u201d it. With the right tools, you can live well on your camping trip \u2014 and actually, this is especially recommended if you\u2019re going for more than a couple of nights. So what kind of items are we talking about? If you have cooking equipment, a portable fridge, a <\/span>100W solar panel<\/span><\/a>, a table and chairs, and a hammock<\/a><\/strong>, then you\u2019ll be able to really set up camp at your campsite. These items will give you an added touch of luxury that can make you fall in love with camping. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Cliford Mervil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Right Amount of Time<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a tricky thing, to figure out exactly how long you should go camping for. If it\u2019s too short, then you won\u2019t get all the benefits of spending time in nature, plus you might spend almost as much time travelling to\/from the campsite. Similarly, if it\u2019s too long, then you might begin yearning for a comfortable house and all that it brings \u2014 it\u2019s always best to leave <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> that moment arrives. If you have an open schedule, then a four-day camping trip is probably best. That\u2019ll give you time to sink into all the pleasures of the great outdoors, without overdoing it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Packing the Car<\/h2>\n

First thing first: it\u2019s very easy to go overboard when you\u2019re packing for a camping trip. You can easily end up packing things which, realistically, you\u2019ll just never need. So it\u2019s best to create a thorough packing list and make sure that everything on there is an item that you\u2019ll actually use. From there, it\u2019s about smart packing. It can be a good idea to invest in some car storage units so you can pack your goods effectively. There\u2019s nothing worse than undertaking a long journey with bags and items cramping the vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Well-Prepared <\/h2>\n

In all likelihood, you\u2019ll be absolutely fine on your camping trip. However, it\u2019s important to take precautions just in case. Part of the appeal of venturing into nature is that you\u2019re far from civilization, but that can also be a drawback \u2014 if something goes wrong, there won\u2019t be a hospital around the corner like when you\u2019re in a city. You can prepare for everything by packing a good first-aid kit, making sure you have a phone signal, and researching where the nearest town to your campsite is. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Sense of Adventure<\/h2>\n

Finally, don\u2019t forget the most important aspect \u2014 a sense of adventure! Camping can be uncomfortable at times, but that\u2019s just part of the fun. You\u2019ll be going on a vacation that\u2019s different from other kinds of trips, and that\u2019s a good thing. Throw yourself into the adventure and you\u2019ll be handsomely rewarded with an all-time great trip. <\/span><\/p>\n

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