It’s time for camping now! It’s time to sleep under the stars and relax your mind. If we haven’t convinced you enough, let’s state the facts. There are many entrepreneurial skills that you can learn from camping. Shocked? Don’t be, we are just stating the facts.

Starting a fire near your camp is as same as starting a business. Imagine the struggles involved in starting the fire and the way you build the fire affects how long the fire will last. Now, relate it to your business. In camping, you gather resources like wood, water, and food for basic survival. Similarly in a business, you gather resources like funding, acquiring talent and much more.

So, take out time and plan your first-ever camping trip. Now, because it would be your first camping experience, you need a camping checklist when you pack for bags.

1. Tent and comfort checklist

First and foremost comes the setting up of the campsite and for that, you’ll need shelter, a sleeping pad, and a sleeping bag. Besides that, you will also need other materials to add an extra touch of comfort.

Tent and required components
Pillows
Torches/lanterns
Blankets (Try to carry some extra also)
Sleeping pad or mat for each camper if tent camping
Camping Chairs
Camping Table
Sleeping bag
Mallet

2. Clothing Checklist

Your choice of camping clothes is quite important as it can make or break your entire camping experience. You always need to check the weather forecast and pack clothes that keep you warm at night and cool during the day.

Trousers
Pyjamas and plenty of extra warm layers
Socks
Undergarments
Waterproof jacket
T-shirts
Scarfs
Walking shoes
Sandals
Laundry Bag
Rain jacket

3. Toiletries and first aid

You will find bugs at any camping site. So pack your toiletries, and health and safety materials very wisely. If you’re only camping for a day or two, you can skip taking a shower but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay clean. A body wipe and a deodorant can do wonders.

Biodegradable Soap
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Body or face wipes
Quick dry towel
Sunscreen
Anti-bacterial handwash or hand sanitiser
Any regular medication
Bug spray
First aid kit (It should have adhesive bandages, gauze, tweezers, and pain relievers in a weatherproof bag)

4. Cooking Essentials

Cooking while camping is an experience which can’t be described in words. Other than a good knife, stove and fuel, you would need:

Water container
Fuel – gas/charcoal depending on your cooking method
Matches or lighter
Coolbox & ice packs
Kettle
Frying Pan
Saucepan
Serving dishes
Plates
Bowls
Cups/glasses
Tea towel
Sponge
You can also carry disposables to avoid cleaning the dishes

5. Other Essentials

Apart from the essentials mentioned above, you will also need:

Towel
Brush/comb
Soap/shower gel
Deodorant
Shampoo & conditioner
Razor
Shaving cream
Contact lenses/glasses
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Rope
Extra Batteries
Bin Bags

Added Tips: You can also carry board games, a deck of cards, football, and books to witness a great camping experience. Before you leave for camping, you can carry sandwiches, hot dogs, fried rice, some fruits, dry fruits, packets of chips, soft drinks, etc which would help you enjoy your journey. Never forget that the ‘journey is always more beautiful than the destination can ever be.’