Memorial Day camping is the perfect way to spend the coming weekend, especially for people who love the outdoors. If you failed to book a trip to popular camping sites early, don’t fret too much. There are lots of other spots for your last-minute Memorial Day camping weekend. Of course, if you’re aiming for the first-come, first-serve camping grounds, you should go there by Wednesday or Thursday so you can get a spot.
The likes of Yosemite in California and the Everglades in Florida are likely already fully booked this coming Memorial Day. Your next best bets are lesser known parks, national forests and other such camping grounds.
Once you’ve found yourself a spot for your Memorial Day camping trip, you’re next step is to prepare all the stuff you’ll need to make you’re weekend a memorable one.
Tent
Even if you’re driving a camper or RV, you will want a spacious tent to fit everyone. A Memorial Day camping adventure wouldn’t be the same if you don’t get to spend the night inside a tent. Choose one that is waterproof so you won’t get drenched even if it rains. Those who don’t want to lie down on the ground could use a car tent instead.
Camping Chair
You won’t be spending all day and night in your tent. After doing all the chores and camping activities such as gathering firewood, making fire and preparing a nice cup of coffee, sit back in your camping chair, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy what else nature has to offer. Not much of a coffee lover? Get yourself a few cans of cold beer and keep it in the chair’s built-in cooler or in its mesh cup holder.
Hammock
Aside from celebrating the men and women of the United States military who sacrificed their lives for the country, Memorial Day is also a good opportunity to take some much needed break. A hammock is the perfect epitome of a relaxing weekend in the great outdoors. Couples planning a Memorial Day camping trip can spend some quality time just hanging out in a double hammock.
Tarp
There’s always a chance that it may rain while you’re outdoors. In fact, the coming weekend could be a wet one in many parts of the country, according to Weather.com. Make sure to check the weather before and during your Memorial Day camping weekend so you can prepare even more for such scenarios. Bring a waterproof tarp you can use as cover from the rain. It can also be placed under the tent to protect it from dampness.
Portable Fan
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer. Expect the weather to be too hot for comfort. To prevent heat stroke, drink plenty of water and use a portable fan.
Stove Kit
Food is a big part of any celebration and your Memorial Day camping weekend will be more memorable if everyone works together to prepare the meals. You probably won’t be munching on three-star Michelin grub while out camping but that doesn’t mean you have to settle on just smores. Cook up a storm using the campfire, a grill, or a stove kit. Find out about the fire restrictions where you’re spending your Memorial Day camping weekend so you can prepare the menus in advance.
Insect repellent
You don’t want mosquitoes to be feasting on you while you’re enjoying your own feast. Bring insect repellents to keep those pesky bugs away. If you’re not a fan of slathering bug lotions all over your body, especially during hot weather, you can use bug repellent bracelets instead.
Trash Can and trash bags
You’re just a visitor at the camping grounds you’re staying at during Memorial Day weekend or any time you go camping for that matter. As a guest, you should maintain proper decorum by not damaging the place and keeping it clean.Bring garbage bags and a portable trash can to help keep things tidy.
Survival Kit
Preparation is the key to surpassing any potential disaster. Preppers take his to hear by stocking up on food, water and supplies. They also bring stuff with them that would prove vital in cases of emergencies. This is something you should keep in mind when you’re planning your Memorial Day camping getaway. Pack a survival kit with you. Such a kit should include LED flashlight, fire starters, water purification tablets, paracord, thermal blanket, multitool, folding knife, compass, and other prepper must-haves. You should also have an emergency kit for your car.
First Aid Kit
Just like the survival kit, you never leave for a Memorial Day camping trip without your trusty first aid kit. Accidents happen when you least expect it and the best way to be prepared for such scenarios is to have a first aid kit in your car all the time. Keep your kit equipped with everything you may need to treat minor injuries such as scratches, insect bites and burns to severe ones like broken bones and poisoning.
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