The year can be divided roughly between two seasons: camping season and non-camping season. But within the camping season, you hit what’s known as the “must-camp” season. The must-camp season occurs during those mid-summer weeks when the heat is at its peak, and summer camping isn’t just suggested – it’s practically mandatory.
As the summer reaches its must-camp season, you’re going to start planning your outdoor getaway. Especially given the ongoing pandemic, it’s even more imperative to carve out some time to be in nature this year.
To help you plan the greatest possible camping trip, this article has compiled the three ultimate items to take. You already know about the basics – the tent, the sleeping pad, the lantern, camping chairs, the cooler, etc. This article is about taking it to another level. Check it out!
For Refreshing Mornings: The Pocket Shower
Showers are tough to come by when camping. Typically, you have the choice to either jump in a freezing lake first thing in the morning or go about your day un-showered (which your camping companions might not appreciate.)
Luckily, there’s a third option. The pocket shower is pretty ingenious in its design. Nothing more than a bladder filled with water that you hang on a sturdy branch, the mouth is a perforated head allowing for water to shower out by the force of gravity. Just fill it up, hang it, and shower last night’s soot off your body!
For Campfire Comfort: Merino Wool Clothing
You could just bring your normal clothes. Or you could maximize your comfort and minimize your packing by going with merino wool. Merino wool, unlike other common fabrics, has numerous benefits in the great outdoors:
- It’s insanely comfortable. Merino wool isn’t like other wools; it’s soft and luxurious, the perfect hug in the great outdoors.
- It’s breathable. Unlike other fabrics, which cause you to sweat, merino wool breathes in hot weather, meaning you’ll never feel weighed down by your clothes.
- It’s odor-resistant. Merino wool is a favorite of backpackers since its antimicrobial properties prohibit odor-causing bacteria from forming. Some travellers have even worn their merino clothing for three weeks without it starting to smell.
- It’s quick-drying. If you’re heading out for a paddle on the lake, you’re going to get wet. Luckily, merino dries lightning quick.
This ultimate Merino wool guide does a great job explaining why the fabric is so special; give it a read to learn more.
For the Nighttime Parties: A Hand Crank Blender
You might think that with no outlets available, there would be no recourse to margaritas out in the wilderness. You’d be wrong. Meet the hand crank blender, which is exactly what you think it is. Blenders are nothing more than blades attached to an electric motor. The hand crank blender’s innovation is removing the need for electricity by having the motor work by a manual crank.
As long as you have ice, alcohol and some citrus, you can make all sorts of blended drinks while you camp!
For refreshing mornings, comfortable days and lively nights, get your hands on the above three items for some next-level summer camping.
