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If you have not been camping before or haven’t been in the great outdoors for a while then there are a few things to bear in mind regarding camping equipment. Like most things it will soon become apparent that you will get what you pay for. A small amount extra upfront will result in a much better selection of equipment. Of course these camping items will last you much longer than cheaper alternatives. If camping is something you would like to do on a more consistent basis then you will find a little more spend initially is actually going to be more economical.

Shelter is one of the key pillars of survival and a good quality tent will make all the different when you go camping. Remember that there are different tents for different seasons, so make sure you have a four season’s tent if you are planning a camping trip in the heart of winter. Alternatively tents designed for the summer months will be lighter to carry around, so if you only ever go camping in the summer then these will be the tents for you.

With regards to your rucksack we already mentioned that the weight of items is something to take into consideration. In general those starting out with camping will pack far too much kit than they need and try to cater for all circumstances. Aside from the essential outdoor clothing, tent, food, water and your sleeping bag there are not too many additional items that you will require. Occasionally people may deem it necessary to carry a small stove although these can be heavy and a fire should be sufficient.

Anything you can do to cut down on the amount of weight you are carrying on your back is going to help make for a better trip. One of the heaviest things to carry that many people don’t think about is water. In most cases water can be collected along the way and boiled to make is safe for drinking. When you cut back on the water you carry you will find your pack gets a lot lighter.

With the best nationwide temperatures year round being in Florida, anyone wishing to take their vacation, RV camping in Florida is in for a great time. Year round you will be invited to part take in the many outdoor activities that Florida offers.

Regardless of what you like to do on vacation, Florida has it. Golf, beaches, parks, museums, water parks, amusement parks, fishing and more, the area offers daily, weekly and monthly hook ups for the RV fan. In the northern part of the state, the weather is a bit more unpredictable during the Fall and Winter months, but with balmy temperatures pretty much everywhere else, you can not really go wrong with your choices.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection manages over 150 destinations and offer some of the best locations for you do all of your outdoor activities. Listed below are just a few:

A. Just 12 miles from Marathon, Florida, in the Florida Keys, you will find Bahia Honda. With access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida Gulf, boating, fishing, snorkeling will give you some great fun. They have over 80 hook up sites and pets are welcome. Be sure to take a walk on the beach late in the day, to see some of the most romantic sunsets you will ever see. But book early as these spaces are locked up by returning guests.

B. Also in the Florida Keys is another terrific spot named: Curry Hammock State Park. This location is always sold out during the Winter months, but you can get on a cancellation list to get you into this site. This resort gets over a large percentage of reoccurring visitors. They offer fishing, cookouts, grills, snorkeling and with a protected environment, you will see Flora and Fauna that is only common in Florida.

C. Gamble Rogers State Park is located in Flagler County, in the mid northern part of the state. This resort is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. With the beach being the most important feature of this resort, all beach activities are happening all day, every day. During low tide, make it a point to walk the beach to catch sea turtles laying their eggs and collect some beautiful shells to remind you of your trip.

D. While still in the northern part of Florida, you may wish to check into the Gold Head Branch Resort. Centrally located between Jacksonville and Gainsville, this locale offers a fresh water lake, home of the Bald Eagle, other local animals and more. Take a drive and enjoy more than 25 golf courses within 50 miles of this resort. Plan a late fall trip to Gold Head and enjoy the wildflowers in bloom with color and scents to keep you calm and enjoy all that this area has to offer.

Florida is and always will be the number 1 vacation destination. From all of these locales, a day trip to a theme park or to shop will only enhance the vacation experience. Florida is truly the Sunshine State and by visiting there in your RV you will have the chance to take in all that this beautiful state has to offer. If these areas are not where you were planning to stay, check around and you will find that there are many great options for you and your family.

Get the family together and tell them you are off on a family camping vacation. Getting away from the WWII, play station 3 and the x-box can be a very positive experience. This is a good experience, showing kids that you can have fun, without all the high tech toys.

Getting the kids convinced was the easy part. Now it is shopping time and be sure to include the kids, it will be more exciting with them included. Purchase a tent, coffee pot and stove and sleeping bags. Go shopping and pick up some food.Be sure all the high tech equipment is left at home then load up the car, and off you go.

Going on a family camping vacation is the best way to get to know your kids again. Yes, they will complain about the dirt, hard ground and early morning wake up sun, for a few days. Before you know it, they will enjoy the hiking, playing in the lake and the fishing. Sitting around the campfire at night and the smores for dessert.

Before taking off for camping, pack some cards and some board games and plan on a game night around the campfire. Take a look on the internet and find some campfire songs to teach the family. This is a good time to tell some family stories, maybe even some fun things dad did as a kid.

Where can you go on this camping trip? Where do you live? Most people have state parks that provide camping for a small fee.

Some like to camp on beaches and some like to go into the woods. Our country is surrounded by beauty, from the rolling hills and tall mountains to the oceans, lakes and streams. Nature is all around you, we just need to take the time to enjoy it. One can even take the family pet with them.

Most families today do not know what it is to pull a fish out of the water, or roast a marshmallow over an open fire, or look up and see the millions of stars in the night sky, or hear frogs in the moonlight.

Bathroom facilities and hot showers are usually in most campgrounds. Some camp grounds even have water and electricity to help making camping a little easier. If you want to clean up, the bathroom facilities make it easy to do.

The best part of camping is that you are together with no cell phones or electronic toys. It is amazing the things you will find to do and the games the kids will create with what is on the ground. The scenery is unforgettable as you watch the beautiful birds fly over head or the squirrels scamper among the trees. Some places even have bears, but I would keep my distance.

Camping is like history. Kids will learn the way people used to live. They will listen to the quiet and hear and name all the different animals they hear. Listening in the day time and then at night will offer completely different sounds.

Becoming closer as a family cannot be avoided when going camping. This will be a very special time and long remembered. Doing new things is a must when going camping. Sharing times of laughter and mistakes is a great way to get to know each other better.