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Summer Camping Essentials

There is a strong trend that shows that camping is always peaking in popularity during the summer season. This peak in popularity comes down to a few important reasons; Firstly, Not only are kids out of school for a couple of months with nothing to do but the weather is exceptional. You can participate in a lot of different activities during summer as the weather pretty much allows you to do whatever pleases you. Whether it is playing golf or tennis, whether it is hiking or swimming, the summer months are the absolute best time to get outdoors and do these activities while camping. Another advantage of camping in summer are the longer days. As the tilt of the earth brings more hours of sunshine during summer so are the days longer. With the days being longer comes the benefit of being able to fit more in a day. So more time enjoying the different activities that come during the longer days, and even the nights are clear. There is nothing much better than spending a summer night camping outdoors. There are so many advantages to camping in summer that you could fill a whole book about how good it is and why you should do it, so this guide will not go into depth about the reasons for camping in summer as you should already know why its so popular during summer. Unfortunately there are a few drawbacks when camping in summer. One of the more considerable ones is availability of sites. In summer, campsites and campgrounds are noticeably more difficult to reserve a spot which means that booking prior to leaving is vital to your overall camping experience. Another drawback of summer camping is the heat inside a tent, If you were to step into a tent during the day in summer it would be sometimes over 100 degrees. Making it impossible to stay in for more than a few minutes. When considering going camping in summer, It is important to be physically prepared for summer camping. Constant exposure to the sun can often lead to heatstroke, sunburn and even severe dehydration which means staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is absolutely essential along with protecting yourself from the heat using sunscreen. As an important rule: Remember the 3 S's Slip, Slop, Slap Slip- Slip on a t-shirt. Remember to cover up during the times of 11am and 2pm as these are when the sun is at its strongest. Slop- Slop on some sunscreen. Make sure to apply sunscreen to any exposed areas to avoid being sun burnt. Getting burnt by the sun is one of the more easier ways to develop melanoma skin cancer, so make sure to use sunscreen. Slap- Slap on a hat. Always wear a hat to protect your head from the sun. Another piece of advise to consider is taking insect repellent. Insect repellent should be a part of your camping supplies as spending time outdoors means exposure to nature's pests,particularly mosquitoes. Here are some additional tips to make for a better summer camping experience: -Bring lots of water to stay hydrated. -Try to avoid hiking and being overly active during extremely hot temperatures. -Stay in the shade if possible and don't expose yourself to the sun for too long.
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