When choosing tables and chairs, you should pay attention to the chair, it does not need to be folded too compactly but must be sturdy and have a comfortable backrest, the table is the opposite, prioritize folding as compactly as possible.
Camping is not just about tents, you also need many accompanying items. For some people, the items brought along every time they “go camping” also serve the purpose of virtual living. A set of camping gear, depending on the needs, ranges in price from a few million to a few tens of millions of VND.
Tents and accessories
Where you camp is sand, forest floor, clay rocks or hard soil, is it concave or convex? You will need to bring tent poles of different lengths for different types of soil. Even if your tent is not waterlogged, you should still buy an additional sunshade or in case of heavy rain. There should be a tarp/tarpaulin large enough to cover the tent and surrounding area. You can sit outside to enjoy the scenery and the chair will not get wet…
First aid kit
Even the most experienced campers will never think of leaving home without a first aid kit. You should also update your knowledge and training in first aid. Whether you need it or not, be prepared if someone trips and sprains or twists their ankle.
Stove
BBQ is a tradition for a perfect camping trip, but it is not necessary to grill BBQ, depending on your preferences, you can buy yourself a suitable outfit.
– Alcohol stoves will be the safest but you have to bring alcohol which is quite heavy.
– Charcoal and wood stoves: starting a fire will be difficult even if you invest in a stove with a battery fan to blow it. Bringing charcoal and finding firewood is also a hassle.
– Gas stoves: there are both foldable stoves and regular camping stoves. Safety factors need to be considered. Always bring a spare gas tank.
Cookware should be compact, non-stick, easy to clean and stackable, reducing clutter and need to determine from the beginning what type to use to ensure consistent shopping
– Wood type: takes beautiful photos but does not stack neatly, is heavy, and is expensive.
– Plastic: light, cost-effective, easy to fold
– Enamel: light, beautiful but few types to match
– Titanium: light and expensive
There are many shops selling specialized camping tableware for about 2 million VND/set with plates – cups – knives – forks. If you have the budget and want to take “luxury” photos, you should invest. You should buy 1-2 more wooden or enamel cups to take beautiful photos.
Lighting
Of course, it’s romantic to watch the sun set and enjoy the sunset, but when you find yourself groping in the dark looking for something, it’s terrible, you need to provide enough light. There are the following types of lights:
– Lanterns: provide a large amount of light, can be hung on trees, tents or anything high up to light up your entire outdoor area. This light is convenient when cooking at night and provides a safety factor to reduce the possibility of tripping.
– Flashlight: Flashlights are one of the first things you need to light your way in the dark, they can also be used as a first aid tool. If an accident occurs, they will signal rescue forces and search parties to locate your location or be used to signal for help.
– Headlamp: helps you free your hands while illuminating exactly where you are looking.
– Led light: needed when you want to decorate at night.
Note that you should buy rechargeable batteries instead of using regular batteries.
Cooler
Your cooler depends on many things; the number of people, the duration of the trip, the amount of food you need to refrigerate to bring along so you can consider which cooler to buy. You should have two coolers, one large and one small. When not in use, you can store the small cooler inside the large one.
Sleepwear
Choosing the right sleepwear can make the difference between a comfortable night’s sleep and a fitful night’s sleep, as you don’t want to be too hot or too cold, and you want something just right so you can enjoy your time in nature.
– Sleeping bags: come in all sizes, thicknesses and weights. The climate and weather conditions will greatly influence the style of sleeping bag you will need. Consider what temperature it is suitable for. If you are camping in the winter in the northern mountains, you will need a sleeping bag that can withstand around 10 degrees. Make sure you clear away rocks, branches, rubbish, etc. before setting up your tent. There is nothing worse than rolling around in the middle of the night and trying to sleep on a rock!
