Camping expert reveals common mistakes first time campers often make
With many of us still unsure about booking any foreign travel this summer, a camping holiday right home here in Ireland might be on the cards.
“For campsite and festival trips, always select a tent that is one or two berths bigger than what you need so you have ample space for people and belongings,” Scotland says. “Although it’s rare, mistakes do happen during the manufacturing/packing process. It’s better to be aware of missing tent poles/pegs or that the groundsheet is damaged beforehand. Equipment that has been sitting in the shed for a year or more may have mould growth or experienced damage. Such problems can be rectified by repairing or ordering new equipment before you go, but once you’re at the campsite, you’re in a pinch.
He also recommends taking more pegs than you need as they can become bent and ineffective when hammered into hard ground.Selecting a sleeping bag might seem straightforward but Scotland explains one of the most common mistakes a beginner makes is using a sleeping bag unfit for purpose.
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