3. A hat and sunglasses
These two must-have camping items protect your eyes and face from harmful UV rays.
4. Water purification tablets
Whether or not there is safe drinking water available, you may find yourself in a situation in which you urgently need clean water, and it is not readily accessible to you.
5. Comfortable shoes
You’ll need them for walking or hiking. Remember to pack a pair of slops for showering in a public ablution block.
6. Light but warm clothing
Even during the warm summer months, it can get chilly in the mornings and evenings. Of course, camping during winter means packing plenty of warm, even thermal gear.
7. Copies of your ID book and any important medical information
This may need to be conveyed in the case of you not being conscious or able to talk. Being away from home and without the medical facilities of a hotel makes you vulnerable. In addition, you will likely be swimming and walking long distances, opening you up to accidents that are a little out of the ordinary.
8. A first-aid kit
Be sure to include anti-septic, soothing coolant for burns, bandages, pain killers, anti-inflammatories, anti-nausea tablets, and antihistamines.
9. Your camera and binoculars
So that you do not miss out on a thing!
10. A solar-powered torch and/or lantern
Nobody wants to go to the ablution blocks in the middle of the night surrounded by complete darkness!
11. Plates, cups, and crockery
Most campsites do not provide utensils.
12. Canned food
Pack a few tins of filling, nutritious meals like curried vegetables that only require being heated up on the fire.