11 Effective Camping Tips and Hacks for Beginners

by Redaksi Jagat

Published at 31 May 2023

Planning to try camping but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this article will tell you some essential camping tips for beginners that you should know.

Camping is indeed a popular choice to spend time outdoors during the holiday. Regardless of spending time outdoors, comfort is still the utmost priority, right?

It’s normal to feel nervous, especially if this is your first time going out for camping. Therefore, you need to prepare everything thoroughly.

Well, in this article, we’ll discuss some important camping tips and what you should prepare. So, let’s check it out!

11 Essential Camping Tips for Beginners

Camping is usually organized as part of school extracurricular activity but it’s also common for a family to go camping during the holiday season.

To make your camping experience comfortable, safe, and enjoyable, it’s important to know what you will do and ensure you have the right gear.

Below we’ve compiled 11 camping tips for beginners. Once you’ve checked off the list below, you know that you are ready to go.

1. Pick a Campsite Ahead of Time

The first beginner camping tip you should pay attention to is choosing a camping site. This is quite crucial as it will determine your comfort while camping.

So, choose a camping location while considering these few things:

Level ground to pitch your tent
Have clean bathrooms
Free from pollution
Safe from wildlife
Accessible

2. Decide the Time

Setting a camping schedule is one of the essential camping tips. If you’re still a first-timer, try to prepare for camping well in advance. Do research on the location, equipment, and other necessary preparations.

It’s also a good idea to book your camping spot well ahead of time, especially if it’s a popular camping destination.

Typically, campgrounds can get crowded on weekends. So, if you choose a weekend, don’t forget to make a reservation in advance.

Remember, planning and making necessary arrangements will ensure a smoother and more enjoyable camping experience.

3. Make a Schedule

To avoid feeling lost about what to do at the camping site, the next camping tip for beginners is to create an agenda and plan activities you can do together with your friends.

Here are some examples of games you can play: singing around a campfire, playing UNO, or trying out Truth or Dare to be honest with each other.

4. Bring Essential Camping Equipment

The next important camping tip for beginners that you shouldn’t miss is to bring camping equipment and gear.

Tent to rest and store your belongings
Sleeping bag to keep you warm and get a solid night’s sleep
Flysheet to protect you from weather and anything else light and airborne
Sleeping pad provides more comfort and insulation for your sleep
Cooking utensils, such as portable stoves, pans, eating utensils, and other cooking materials
Lighting equipment, such as headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)
Folding knife to help you cut things
Toiletry kit
Clothing and footwear try to bring enough spare clothes or jackets to keep you warm

Remember to bring only the necessary camping equipment and supplies. Bringing too many things will only make things more troublesome for you later on.

5. Bring a First-aid Kit

Always remember to bring a first-aid kit before camping. It will be useful to anticipate accidents while camping, such as burns and cuts.

Some essential items that should be included in the P3K kit are adhesive bandages, bandages, gauze pads, cotton balls, triangular bandages, scissors, alcohol, distilled water, and medicine to treat common ailments such as fever, pain, headaches, nausea, and digestive disorders.

6. Learn How to Set Up the Tent

Knowing how to build a tent is essential yet is often overlooked. It might seem easy to set up a tent but it could turn out to be so difficult, especially if it’s your first time.

Therefore, it’s better to set up your tent in your backyard a couple of times before heading out. It would be really helpful to know what goes where which also will speed up the process.

7. Check Weather Forecast

Before heading out for camping, it’s a good idea to check the weather forecast for that day. It’s helpful to prepare yourself in case the weather turns out differently than expected.

For example, if the weather forecast predicts rain, you can get ready by bringing a flysheet, a raincoat, plastic bags, an umbrella, and even boots from home.

8. Prepare Your Food and Drinks

There are usually only a few places to buy food at a campsite. To ensure that your meal needs are still met, it’s a good idea to bring your own food and drinks. Additionally, don’t forget to bring some snacks as tasty treats while having fun.

9. Bring a Power Bank

It’s quite rare to find electrical outlets when you need to charge your phone in a campsite area. Therefore, it would come in handy if you bring your power bank when your phone is running out of battery.

10. Never Go Out Alone

Anytime you want to go somewhere, like the bathroom, try to always ask your friend for a companion.

Not only for safety reasons but also having friends with you when going anywhere can help you in case of emergency situations, like getting lost on the way.

11. Use the Social Map Jagat

Last but not least camping tip you can consider is using the social map feature by Jagat. It will allow you to know your friends’ locations in real-time accurately.

So, if you ever find yourself lost on the road or if your friend suddenly disappears, you can check their whereabouts on the social map.

In addition, the Jagat app also offers users features to capture the moments while camping and upload status on NOW. Interesting, right?

So, those are 11 camping tips for beginners that you should know for a comfortable and safe camping experience.

Among others, using the social map by Jagat would be a useful companion for your camping. It allows you to track locations including where your friends are.

Interested to try? You can download the app for your smartphone on Google Play Store or App Store for free!