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Will spending a week out in the great outdoors be a wonderful adventure? A nightmare or a living one. A good or poor camping experience generally boils down to only one factor: what you brought for the trip (or didn't pack). The difference between a restful holiday amid the woods and a trip to the nearest emergency department can mean getting the necessary camping things in your bag. Don't ever leave the house without these things, whether you're a first-time camper or an experienced survivalist. Some of the basics of camping are:-

1. TENT- You should still have a tent or other emergency shelter, even though you like sleeping under the stars. Instant camping tents will also secure you and your gear from strong winds. You may also pick the right tent for two people or a bigger cabin-style tent. Make sure all the necessary accessories are taken along: rope, tent poles, stakes and a rain fly.

2. SLEEPING BAG- It may sound like fun to relax on a bed of moss and leaves, but when the sun goes down it won't keep you safe. Temperatures, often 20 degrees or more will drop dramatically at nightfall. Bear in mind, though, that many mosquitoes are more active at night, and your unswaddled body may have a shot. Going for camping without a sleeping bag will lead you to an inconvenient night's sleep. And if go camping with your child, you know they're going to be sleepless all night without a kid's sleeping bag.

3. WATER BOTTLE- Water is important for life in the great outdoors, and the farther from the beaten path you go the faster it seems to run out. The last scenario any camper wishes is to be trapped without a constant supply of H2O, especially because by consuming from a lake or river, bacteria and microbes can cause major disease. And if the forest you're going to is only a few feet away from your vehicle, bring a day's supply in a camelbak or other big container of wet items. Then in case you really had to refill from a nearby source, keep a philtre or water hydration pack on hand.

4. FIRE STARTER- Without the need for a warm, cracking sound campfire, camping is really not camping, so you'll want the equipment to get one started easily. With steel and flint, a cigarette lighter, campers may start fires. Make sure they're durable and waterproof if you opt for matches. Packaging two fire starters is a great option in case one fails is not a bad idea. In a waterproof jar, take around a little kindling as well either dried bark or strips of newspaper. In the woods, finding suitable kindling where you need it can be a problem.