Friday, October 30, 2009

Things To Consider For The Planning Of A Caravan Holiday

By Andres Velazquez

If you are busy with work and your kids need a brake from school perhaps what your family needs is an outdoors camping holiday. You might be surprised at the amount of fun you will have sharing memories around a campfire.

It's important to establish how many people are travelling, what type of accommodation you will have, whether you will be using a caravan or not, what kind of cooking equipment you will need (if any); as this will reflect the holiday budget.

In order to avoid problems and upsets when you are camping, it's best to choose the correct and essential equipment adequately.

If you are going to be using tents; make sure you take a sufficiently large one(s) to fit everyone in. The average adult will need approximately an area of 30sq feet to be comfortable. If you are buying a new tent make sure you get one with heavy duty zippers and reinforced seams.

Another important item in your list would be a suitable sleeping bag. There is a huge range of bags available to suit every shape, size and taste. Have a look at the weather forecast of the place you are visiting, this way you can have a rough idea of how warm your sleeping bag needs to be.

An important element of any camping trip will be the provision of hot food in the evenings. This is essential as your body will need all the energy possible when you are away. The main thing is to decide whether you will be doing your own cooking or eating out.

In terms of cooking equipment - the two-burner classic camping stove (found at any camping or caravaning store) will be ideal to cook fast meals. Make sure you have the correct type of gas and the correct connections in order to avoid problems; a small frying pan and some kind of pot will be enough to cook outdoors.

Undoubtedly using a caravan or a recreational vehicle is a great option for added comfort and facilities, as it provides a better equipped living space at the campsite. Consider buying a caravan porch awning; you will enjoy all the extra living quarters you get. At a campsite the more space you have, the more comfort you will feel.

If you are well prepared before starting your trip you will avoid much stress as things tend to go wrong when travelling. Sometimes spending a little more cash in better camping equipment can make all the difference to your holiday.

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