Wild camping for the first time? Wild camping is also a term which means pretty much every type of camping outside regular campings. Maybe you camped around the house or at a festival. Wild camping is a special form of camping. The beauty of wild camping is spending the day hiking further into the woods and setting up your tent in different places. What is important to have in mind if you want to go wild camping? In this article we have different tips and tricks for your first wild camping trip. Read more!

Do your research

When you first go camping into the wilds, it is really important to do your research. If you are planning to pitch your tent in a new location, the first thing you do is research. There are places where wild camping is legal, but also places where it is not. Even if you think you are alright, it is always good to double check the rules. If not, you could get yourself a fine from the police or local authorities. Just do a Google search to see if wild camping is legal in the area you want to camp. Chances are big you also get some other tips to explore the area and how to survive in that place. You can also join Facebook groups which are focused on survival and wild camping. Also there you can find more information about if wild camping is legal in your area and read the best tips and tricks for your camping trip. This is the best preparation you can do for your trip in the wilderness.

Buy warm sleep gear

We highly recommend you to buy warm sleep gear. If you don’t have it, you will most definitely feel the cold during your wild camping nights. See if you can find a good sleeping bag for warm as well as cold weather. If you want to keep yourself warm and comfortable, you could also buy thermal leggings and socks and wear them at night. Also buy a lightweight sleeping bag liner, so you can get yourself some extra warmth. Do you want more warmth? Wear a jacket in your sleeping bag on the coldest nights and place a rain jacket over the foot area of your sleeping bag. Sometimes your head also can get cold. In that case you can wear a beanie so you will not wake up with a cold head. An emergency foil can ensure extra warmth if it is extremely cold. If you pack all these essentials, you will always be warm during cold nights and are fully prepared. Make sure you always have warm sleep gear to get most out of your wild camping trip!

Pack light

We also advise you to pack light. If you carry too much gear, it will be a big mistake if you go wild camping. This means not only carrying too much food, but also not carrying too much clothing or other stuff. Read about what you must take with you and only pack the essentials. There are a lot of lists of essentials for wilderness camping to be found online. If you follow these lists, your hike won’t be too heavy and you will enjoy your trip in the wilderness a lot more!

Take cold or pre meals with you

It is also good to consider taking pre meals with you instead of cooking in the wilderness. When you go on a long hike, chances are that you are too tired to cook. That’s why we recommend that you take cold meals with you to eat in the mornings and evenings. Cooking in the wild could be really fun, but when there is bad weather, it won't be that fun anymore. So in case of bad weather or tiredness, be sure to have cold pre meals with you. You can easily rest and eat something instead of using more energy for cooking. There are a lot of pre meals you can easily make yourself. You can find different recipes online to make your own pre mails, where you can choose from easy meals or more difficult prepping.

Go for a comfortable place near a water spot

If you are looking for a place to sleep, go for a place near a water spot. You can camp on a bed of needles or on the hard ground, but when it rains it is likely that your tent is going to flood. Don’t stay at places where the weather is really wild and don’t lay near dead trees. We would recommend staying at a place where you have a water resource nearby. You can use as much water as you want for various situations. Also it makes it a lot easier to wash yourself. If it’s a place where a lot of midgets come, then it’s better to avoid it and find another place to set up your tent.

Buy reusable dry bags

It is also highly recommendable to buy reusable plastic bags. You can use these bags to make sure that your gear is fully protected against different weather elements or leaking. If your backpack leaks, you will be sure that all of your gear is protected and properly stored. There are different kinds of reusable bags you can buy. You can use dry bags for your clothing, but also for your electronics, sleeping bag and cooking gear. If you do the best preparations you can do, you will avoid a lot of trouble on your trip in the wilderness. Find out for yourself with stuff you want to protect from water and buy reusable bags for it. You will thank yourself for it later.

Buy a water filter

A water filter system is an absolute must have if you go wild camping. There are a lot of water filtration systems available at the market. There are systems where you can pick up water from an old river, which filters it directly so you can drink it safely. It makes the water free of bacteria. If you don’t have water nearby, make sure to bring some bottles of water with you and a water filter if you find a river to filter the water directly. This way you can always provide yourself with clean drinking water with one easy system.

Buy a map and compass

What you also really have to do, is buy a map and compass. Mobile phones are really great if you want to navigate and if you are in an emergency situation. But the battery isn't’ long lasting, so what are you going to do if your cell phone is out of battery and you really need it to navigate? You use your map or compass. On a map you can clearly see the area which you are in, which helps you to navigate through it. A compass also is a must have on your wilderness trip, because it will help you go further.

Bring a gas camping stove with you

It is also recommendable to bring a gas camping stove with you, so you can cook your own meals. It is possible to make an open fire in the wilderness, but a gas camping stove makes cooking a lot easier. Open fires look lovely, but they also can be pretty dangerous and lead to a big fire in the area. If you bring a camping gas stove with you, you will leave no trace while cooking. There are a lot of gas camping stoves available. There are also stoves which are windproof which can help you cook your meals and make your hot drinks a lot better.

Always check the weather

If you are camping in the wilderness, you will face different weather conditions. Always check the weather to know what it's gonna throw at you. Is there a bad weather forecast? Then don’t go camping on higher ground unless you are more experienced. It can be really dangerous on higher ground if it is stormy and you don’t have any experience at all. Sometimes it is not easy to avoid rain or heavy wind, but by checking the weather, you can prepare yourself properly.

Leave the environment clean

If you are going to camp in the wilderness, please make sure you leave the environment clean. This is the most important thing while going to camp in the wilderness. It means you have to clean up after yourself, respect the wildlife and local environment and also camp and travel on durable surfaces. It also means you have to be considerate of others. You will have to leave nature just as you found it, so that next visitors or future generations can enjoy the beauty of the wilderness.

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