Tuesday, May 27, 2014

What type of things wil I need to bring on a camping trip?




Lindsey


I've never been camping before. What should I bring?


Answer
It all depends on what kind of campground you're going to and what kind of camping you plan to do..
If you're tent camping, then you'll want to bring a tent of course. My husband and I bought a 3 person Coleman a few years ago that has worked very well for us. Pretty much every tent we saw camping this weekend was a Coleman too, so, I'd assume they're decent. Our coleman came with a little mallet and the tent pins and the directions are sewn right into the bag.
If the campground has showers and bathrooms then you won't need to bring toilet paper, but, I always bring one roll anyways just in case. You'll also want to probably bring a towel and your basic toiletries.. Don't forget a flashlight! Or it will be one dark walk to the bathroom at 3 am..
As far as sleeping goes, there's so many different options, make sure to be prepared for it to be cold, but, also have another option if it's warm. I bring a sheet and a heavy sleeping bag. We have cots, but, you could use an air mattress or even just a foam pad like the kind sold in a camping section at Walmart.. Remember though, the dew will rise through the bottom of the tent, so don't just use a regular blanket underneath you or you'll be damp by morning. You'll probably just want something cheap to make sure you even like camping before buying something nicer like a padded cot. It'd be a good idea to bring a cheap pillow if the one you use at home is a nice one you don't want ruined.
Most of the time they sell wood at the campground, but, a lot of the time people alongside the road near the campground have it for sale, so no need to bring wood. If there's a grocery store nearby, I wouldn't bother bringing food either, just buy it once you get there. I would bring a cooler though, it's probably best to get a larger one and share it with friends or family that you're going with..
You'll obviously also need bug spray, and pack clothing for hot and cold weather and rain..
Other then that, a lot is personal preference.. I can't survive without my coffee, so I have one of those little blue enamel coffee pots sold in the camping section. They're about $10 and work pretty decent. I also have an enamel cup that cost about $3. You can put it right over the fire to boil water for hot cocoa mix. I also have extending forks for cooking hot dogs and marshmallows and a Lodge cast iron skillet for cooking up eggs and bacon in the morning.. Most of the time campgrounds have fire rings with a grid over them that you can set a pan on, otherwise you may have to pick one of those up or just skip on the cast iron pan..
That's really about all I can think of..

is bennett acre campground a nice place to camp?




Kelly S





Answer
Bennett Acres is a full service, privatly owned campground, located just 1.5 miles from the Post Gazette Pavillion. We offer several different services that will appeal to your every need. Bennett Acres is the place to go to have family fun or hang out with your friends before, or after, a concert.




People looking to camp out in tents do not need to make reservations. You also have the option of having water and electric hook ups to your tent. If you are looking to use our pavilion, cabins, or the RV hookups you will need to call ahead and make reservations. We also offer the following:

Full hook RV hookups (water, electric, and sewage)
Tables for rent
Fire wood and ice for sale
Cabins equipped with electric
Pavilions
Prime fishing holes
Well maintained showers and bathrooms
Minutes from the Post Gazette Pavillion!
Bennett Acres is a safe place to spend time with your family. There are security guards on duty during big concert times, and the grounds are also equipped with cameras to help them keep an eye on the look out. And, dont forget that there is no need to worry about a crowd because we offer acres upon acres of campground. During large concerts portajohns will be brought in.

Please call 724-947-5120 to get detailed information on reasonable rates.




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