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5 Car Camping Essentials 

May 3, 2021

A camping trip is a great way to explore the outdoors and go on a relaxing trip without breaking the bank. There are lots of excellent campsites around the country that offer facilities for visitors, such as showers, water, electric hookups and recreational opportunities. For most of these campgrounds, you can pull right up to the site in your car and start your adventure. Car camping means you’ll need to be prepared with the right equipment such as a jump starter and camping accessories for sleeping, cooking and cleaning up. Here are the essentials you need to have a successful car camping trip.

Planning Ahead To Ensure Your Ready For Every Situation

The first piece of equipment that you need to have a fun car camping adventure is a tent. For car camping, you can get a bigger tent that accommodates the number of people in your group and also gives everyone a little more sleeping space. Choose a tent option that has rain protection and is sturdy enough to withstand potential high winds.

Next, your vehicle should also be equipped with an emergency kit. There are lots of gorgeous campgrounds located in remote areas. Stock up your car emergency kit with the essentials, such as jumper cables, flares, a tire jack, a spare tire, a shovel, a flashlight, a compass and drinking water.

Another important part of your gear is a quality sleeping bag. Each person in your party should have their own sleeping bag for maximum comfort. Make sure your sleeping bags are rated for the weather conditions of the campsite. For even more comfort, consider adding a padded mat, an air mattress or a cot to your sleeping arrangements so you don’t have to sleep on the ground in your tent.

Your group also needs to have a way to cook and prepare food during your camping trip. Many campsites allow guests to have a fire, but you still need accessories to be able to cook. For campfire cooking, you may need to bring a grill or a metal platform. It’s also a good idea to have a camp stove with cookware if you want more meal options.

Campers also need to have a few tools to make things easier for them. A small hatchet or ax is helpful for cutting firewood. You’ll also need a lighter, gloves, a lantern or a flashlight and a knife for cooking.

How To Jump Start A Car

During your camping vacation, if you run into car trouble, it’s also wise to know exactly what to do so you won’t get stranded. Sometimes, car campers inadvertently run out their batteries during car camping trips. A dead battery can easily be started back up again if you know how to jump a car.

Flag down someone with a working vehicle and use the jumper cables to connect the red clips to the positive terminals on each of your car batteries. Connect the black cable to the other car’s negative terminal and a metal surface on your car that isn’t the battery. Start the other car and wait a few minutes before trying to start your own vehicle. 

Get ready for an exciting trip to a campground in your car. Make sure you are prepared with the essentials so you can enjoy your next camping trip.

 

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