Camping trips have enjoyed a huge rise in popularity over the past few years. In fact, an estimated 18% of the population will enjoy at least one adventure each year.
If you’re currently planning your first road trip, or the first in many years, there are many pitfalls to avoid. Pay attention to the five below and your trip should be far more enjoyable as a result.
Overlooking The Journey
When thinking about travel adventures, the journey is often seen as a necessary evil. In reality, though, it plays a central role in the adventure. Hiring an RV could be a useful step, especially if traveling long distances and making multiple stops. Crucially, you must also prepare for off-road travel. Otherwise, comfort will take a huge downturn. Worse still, you will spend the entire adventure worrying about the return journey.
And if you were to break down due to poor preparations, it would sour your memories.
Picking The Wrong Location
Finding the right spot for your outdoors adventures is key, influencing every activity and experience. A dedicated RV park situated in a spot surrounded by natural beauty and plenty of things to do will serve you well. It ensures that each day of the trip is blessed with the chance to create magical memories. Yet, you also get to retain the comforts of a bed and warm RV rather than sleeping under the stars.
As a first-time camper wishing to avoid the full ‘rough and ready’ experience, this is ideal.
Not Packing The Essential Equipment
A lot of new campers and road-trippers underestimate the challenges. Carrying simple accessories like a flashlight and a pen knife makes a huge difference. First aid kits, alongside food and water, must be packed on any hikes or adventures you take. Most importantly, you need warm and waterproof clothing as well as suitable footwear. Without those items, the whole experience becomes unnecessarily hard.
Specialist equipment like fishing poles can usually be rented at your destination.
Not Planning Your Adventures
One of the great things about outdoor adventures is that it puts you in control. This is a great way to break free from the stresses of modern life and hectic schedules. Still, you should plot your hiking or cycling trails in advance. Likewise, if you are planning to enjoy a day out at a local attraction, you will want to book this in advance. Advanced tickets are often cheaper while they also save valuable lining up time.
The stress of not planning on the day or potentially missing out is the last thing you need.
Traveling With The Wrong People
If you’ve ever been on vacation with friends, you know that it does test friendships. However, the 24/7 proximity of camping, along with the loss of some general comforts, the strain is even greater. With this in mind, you must take care when sending invites. The colleague you love at work’s slightly needy personality could be a huge drain. The sibling who never compromises or won’t chip in with camping tasks is another to avoid.
When surrounded by the right people, though, it’ll be your greatest adventure ever.
*contributed post*
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