Making The Most of Expedition Camping

Unlike camping out in your back garden or in the local area for the weekend expedition camping equipment has to be able to withstand some extreme conditions. Of course the exact items you need will be dependant on the expeditions you enjoy. For instance Nordic skiing will require vastly different equipment to say canoeing in the Ardeche region of France.

But you will soon find that there are some essentials to bring no matter what type of expedition you are going on. Most of the time you will find it best to start off selecting the rucksack you will be making use of as you will then know the exact size you need to fit all your gear into. It is always best to be able to fit all of your gear into a single bag and a rucksack that is not too large will also help you keep the weight down. Getting you bag at the beginning is recommended as that way you can keep the amount of kit you need to bring to the absolute essentials in order that it will fit in your bag.

Next in line will be a shelter. Tents are clearly a popular option but you can also make use of a decent quality hammock for camping. Of course the type of tent you get will depend on the weather conditions with a four seasons tent necessary for winter conditions. One issue people have mentioned with hammocks is that because you are in the air your back can get cold as you are sleeping. You will want to get a nice sleeping mat that will provide you with adequate insulation in order that you stay warm whilst camping.

Then there is the matter of a sleeping bag. Again the climate will play a large role here. However when it comes to shape a mummy style sleeping bag will pack smaller and keep you warmer as it hugs your body more closely. Nowadays almost all sleeping bags will unzip meaning they can be in used in nearly all kinds of weather conditions.