Contact with nature is therapeutic. It transforms you, feeds you and makes you change the routine in a fun and very healthy way. One of the best practices to do so is camping, that activity that takes you abroad to integrate for a few hours or a few days with nature that you should experience at least once in your life. Do you know what you need to camp? We give you some recommendations so that you can carry out this therapeutic experience and you can live it, now!
First step: plan your getaway
First, you have to know which will be the destination where you will live this adventure, because that will allow you to know exactly what you need to enjoy it to the fullest and that this is your only concern. Will it be a mountain, a forest, a park, a garden? An area close to your city with a climate you know, or something further away and different?
That will help you a lot when choosing how long you are going to camp, the equipment to use and even the food you will need to take with you. Fate will be in charge of giving you the surprises that only nature can provide, but it is essential to bring the necessary equipment so that you lack nothing.
Basics you need for camping
If this activity attracts you or already has you in love, it is important to have the basic elements for its practice. Don’t know how to start? Here we give you some recommendations to make the best camping equipment.
- Decide the place! There are so many scenarios in which you can camp, it is enough to choose your favorite and consider the weather conditions of the destination to bring the tent that works best for you. Remember that each tent has features that you should know and you will love, for example, there are some with a UV filter, which will take away a worry when camping in a very sunny place. On the other hand, it is important that you know the assembly of your house in case you need to do it quickly due to weather circumstances. In this case, we recommend a quick-set tent, Decathlon’s 2 seconds easy tent can be a good alternative as it has UVFresh & Black protection and quick set-up in just 2 seconds.
- Choose the size of the store. A tent can be very pretty if it has your favorite colors, but you should also know that there are different amounts of people. You can choose to go as a couple or even in groups of more people, as they are quite spacious.
- cold protection. You need to consider something warm but not heavy (don’t try to bring your bed cover). There are blankets specially designed for camping, which are light and perfectly protect from the cold. They have two water-repellent polyester faces to protect from moisture and are so compact once folded that they won’t take up a lot of space. They are available for up to six people with a carrying handle and made with durable, abrasion-resistant components. In addition, they are very easy to wash, because you can put them in the washing machine without anything happening to them.
- light up. Lamps and lanterns will always be necessary for the camping. It is also recommended that these be specially designed for the activity. There are rechargeable ones and they are perfect for lighting inside and outside the tent. Just pay attention to its capacity, as it will depend on the size of the store or the group of people with whom you carry out the experience. The bl 100 lamp has 100 lumens and three modes: 20 lumens (red), 50 lumens and 100 lumens. It is suitable for two people and its battery can last up to 26 h at 100 lumens, 60 h at 50 lumens and 130 h in red mode.
- Furniture. Consider that the more prepared they are, the better they will enjoy the experience. For this reason, we recommend you choose among your basics also folding chairs and tables. The ones designed for camping are lighter than the ones for common use, so it is better to get a couple of these. There are simple models, but if you are one of those who seeks greater comfort, you will also find folding and easy-to-carry reclining chairs.
- Hydration is key. You cannot leave home without a bottle of water, and for this activity you must bring enough for the days you are going to do it. Don’t worry, you shouldn’t take the jug out of the kitchen because for this, bags with a tap have also been designed to transport up to 10 liters of liquid. They are flexible so you can easily accommodate them among the rest of the team.
- stay clean and fresh. If you are one of the people who have not dared to camp because they do not sacrifice hygiene, you will be delighted to find out that you can bring your own watering can. At Decathlon they have a 10-liter shower that works under pressure and is perfect for taking a hot water bath, since it works with solar energy. It is also perfect for washing your clothes.
- Your portable toilet. There is also a sort of tent designed as a changing room or shower, perfect for changing and showering in peace and privacy.
- take your tools. Since the conditions are different for any destination, it is better that you take a series of basic camping tools. Apply the “you never know” and take, among other things, self-adhesive repair patches, camping mallet, kit of rods, tensioners, pegs, etc.
- Check list. And last but not least, they are the ones that you should take with you, yes or yes, for which we recommend you make a list of everything that you should carry in your backpack (it is better that you also have a special one for camping): insect repellent, sunscreen, suitable footwear, change of clothes and energy bars. You can’t travel light when camping, but you can do it smarter and with a lot of style!
Find in specialized stores everything you need for this and other sporting activities and get ready to live the adventure in the best natural settings in Mexico.