You want your camping experience to be as safe and smooth as possible. I’ve put together a list of things you should avoid while camping and why:
Don’t arrive too late or when it’s too hot: Plan to arrive at your campsite before the high heat of the day and before nightfall. Nothing is worse than pitching your tent in hot weather or when it’s pitch black.
Don’t forget bug spray: Bugs are brutal at campsites, especially in the summertime. Always pack a good bug spray, like OFF! Family Care Insect Repellent.
Don’t just show up: When you find a campsite you like, make sure you make a booking. Campsites get busy, so don’t just show up and hope for a spot.
Don’t forget to test equipment: Before camping, make sure your tent, coffee maker, and electrical equipment work well. Do a test run in the backyard.
Don’t leave food unattended: Don’t leave your food out in the open, unattended. This is a foolproof way to attract animals. One night, a pack of coyotes showed up at our campsite in the night because we left out some food. It was super dangerous!