(NC)—With summer drawing near, families across the country are getting ready to plan their summer vacation. For many that means a family camping trip. To ensure a successful experience, the camping team at Canadian Tire offers the following checklist to assist in the preparation of your trip.
1 Do your homework. Go online and check out sites for national and provincial parks and campgrounds for the area where you plan to camp. You can view campsite descriptions, maps, driving directions, and choose camping preferences such as pet regulations, fishing, beach swimming and much more. Many campgrounds also have an online reservation system.
2 Visit websites for weather information, local and regional weather maps and forecasts so you are aware in advance and know what to expect to equip yourself accordingly.
3 Plan your camp site early so you may choose a site that is close to bathrooms, especially if camping with children and away from trash bins.
4 Simplify your camping set-up by being aware of the necessary camping equipment before you go. That way, you will know which extra tools and accessories to pack and avoid bringing unnecessary items. Canadian Tire has a fully collapsible, portable camp kitchen that lets you cook, wash and store items, just like you would at home, all in one unit.
5 Ensure your camping equipment such as tents, coolers and sleeping bags are in proper, working condition and are ready for use.
6 Do a trial tent setup in your backyard and apply sealer to any interior seams that are not taped. This provides an extra barrier over tiny holes where leaks can occur.
7 Ensure that your vehicle is ready for the trip by having a car inspection that includes an engine tune-up and tire pressure check.
- News Canada
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