Jan 20, 20222 min read

5 Camping Tips For Beginners

Updated: May 4, 2022

Camping is a fantastic way to explore and discover the great outdoors.

It is an opportunity to get some fresh air and spend quality time with friends and family.

Camping for beginners can be tricky, so here are our 5 top tips to make your first time camping enjoyable and stress-free.

1. Choosing Your Campsite

For your first time camping, it can be overwhelming to choose your campsite.

As a beginner camper, it’s a good idea to choose a campsite with a town nearby so there are plenty of places to eat and buy supplies if you forget something.

2. Purchasing Your Tent

It’s a good idea to choose a tent with a big size. This will allow enough room to store your camping equipment in the tent and have comfortable space to sleep. Tents come in all shapes and sizes. When picking a tent it’s important to choose one that’s right for you .

If you’re unsure which tent is right for you, take a look at our tent guide article.

3. Purchasing Sleeping Bags

It is important to have a comfortable sleeping bag. Try to get the lightest sleeping bag that is not heavy to carry and you can afford while it can keep you warm enough to sleep comfortably. Pay attention to the season and temperature rating to ensure it will keep you at the optimum temperature for the time of year you choose to camp.

Check our sleeping bag guide article for all the important considerations when choosing a sleeping bag.

4. Make a Camping Essentials List

Camping for beginners can be challenging, especially when you feel not sure about what equipments will you need. It is important to write down a list with all the important camping gear and equipment you need for a successful outing before heading to camp.

5. Plan Your Meals Beforehand

Planning what you’re going to eat and how you’re going to cook it can save a beginner camper a lot of time and hassle. Before deciding to carry ready food with you or cooking in the forest, check campsite rules to see if you’re allowed campfires and research the local area for any restaurants where you can eat if things don’t go as planned!

Camping for beginners can be exciting and memorable if you get it right.

Follow these 5 tips and feel free to contact us for more information and your first camping trip is sure to be a success!

Tunisia Outdoors Team