No Big Brother Just Me And A Tent In My Rucksack

Submitted by: William Wilson Gomez

I was only twelve years old when I went on my first camping trip. It was only for a few days with the scouts, but to me it was the adventure of a lifetime. All the correct camping accessories where assembled in advance. The group travelled in a number of vehicles, packed with tents, sleeping equipment, camping furniture, rucksacks and everything necessary for camping cooking. Back then, GPS navigation devices hadn t come to exist, so it s as well the camp site was just a couple of miles away, I could truthfully have walked it in half an hour! This wasn t far, but for the first night in our tents because of the strange sounds of nature all around, I really could have been almost anywhere.

Our scouting abilities were put to the test with various games and tasks. Camping cooking was tested with a pancake making contest. On the Sunday, some of the older boys went on a navigation exercise, which meant kitting out with rucksacks, gaiters and walking poles for those that felt the necessity.

The less active people in the group were amazed to discover an improbably large variety of camping furniture, offering luxury not usually associated with a camping trip. Having already taken advantage of the superb sleeping equipment provided, some decided to lounge about and get involved as spectators as opposed to competitors in the activities.

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The elements is the the first thing most people cite as being the spoiler for the campers amongst us. However, it shouldn’t be forgotten that not being equipped with the suitable camping accessories can definitely spoil a camping trip. A camper needs simply to get wet and a general sense of misery will permeate. Too hot and hydration becomes a concern. After all the advances in camping equipment and accessories through the years, whether in tents, rucksacks or GPS navigation, there doesn t yet seem to be accurate electronic local climate forecasting, maybe some day.

Looking back, my first camping trip was a satisfying experience. The credit for this should go to the scout leaders and their experience of assembling the camping accessories needed for a successful trip. Obviously, all the tents, sleeping equipment, rucksacks, walking poles and gaiters didn t grow on trees and just as we didn t have GPS navigation in those days, we didn t possess the internet, over which all of this equipment is now obtained. I consider myself fortunate that sites like http://www.mycampingstore.co.uk make the purchase of the equipment very easy and cost effective.

I was only twelve years old when I went on my first camping trip. It was only for a few days with the scouts, but to me it was the adventure of a lifetime. All the correct camping accessories where assembled in advance. The group travelled in a number of vehicles, packed with tents, sleeping equipment, camping furniture, rucksacks and everything necessary for camping cooking. Back then, GPS navigation devices hadn t come to exist, so it s as well the camp site was just a couple of miles away, I could truthfully have walked it in half an hour! This wasn t far, but for the first night in our tents because of the strange sounds of nature all around, I really could have been almost anywhere.

Our scouting abilities were put to the test with various games and tasks. Camping cooking was tested with a pancake making contest. On the Sunday, some of the older boys went on a navigation exercise, which meant kitting out with rucksacks, gaiters and walking poles for those that felt the necessity.

The less active people in the group were amazed to discover an improbably large variety of camping furniture, offering luxury not usually associated with a camping trip. Having already taken advantage of the superb sleeping equipment provided, some decided to lounge about and get involved as spectators as opposed to competitors in the activities.

The elements is the the first thing most people cite as being the spoiler for the campers amongst us. However, it shouldn’t be forgotten that not being equipped with the suitable camping accessories can definitely spoil a camping trip. A camper needs simply to get wet and a general sense of misery will permeate. Too hot and hydration becomes a concern. After all the advances in camping equipment and accessories through the years, whether in tents, rucksacks or GPS navigation, there doesn t yet seem to be accurate electronic local climate forecasting, maybe some day.

Looking back, my first camping trip was a satisfying experience. The credit for this should go to the scout leaders and their experience of assembling the camping accessories needed for a successful trip. Obviously, all the tents, sleeping equipment, rucksacks, walking poles and gaiters didn t grow on trees and just as we didn t have GPS navigation in those days, we didn t possess the internet, over which all of this equipment is now obtained. I consider myself fortunate that sites like http://www.mycampingstore.co.uk make the purchase of the equipment very easy and cost effective.

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