Summer is a great time to head north for some camping! Who wants to go to Canada or Alaska to camp in the winter? No one. But in the summer, not only are those areas fair game, but they also house some of the most picturesque and rewarding camping locations in all of North America!

Canadian Rocky Mountains

If you want to camp in one of the most scenic settings in the world, head to the Canadian Rocky Mountains! You will likely find yourself in either British Columbia or Alberta when planning a Canadian Rocky Mountains trip. There are opportunities for more organized, formal camping including tours complete with canoe trips, hikes, rafting, and mountain biking included. Of course, there is always the option to rough-it and be self-sufficient out in the woods among the bears, deer, and elk. Stay in a provincial or national park and enjoy easy access to nearby villages and other amenities like helicopter shuttle to the glaciers. The Canadian Rocky Mountains are a camper’s paradise where just about everyone’s ideal camping trip is ready to be planned and enjoyed!

Alaska

Head north to America’s great treasure waiting to be discovered: Alaska. There are 663,000 almost entirely uninhabited square miles of Alaskan wilderness to discover. That’s more than twice the size of Texas for some perspective! Fly into Anchorage or Fairbanks which are both serviced by many major airlines or make the long drive through Canada - it’s some 48 hours from Seattle to Anchorage - to start your Alaskan camping excursion. The real jewel of the Last Frontier is Denali National Park. The word Denali means “the high one” in the native Athabaskan language. Denali refers to what we know better as Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in all of North America.

Enjoy breath-taking views when staying in Denali. To give some perspective on this great national treasure: Denali National Park is only barely smaller than the state of Massachusetts in terms of total area. There are dozens of camping options and amenities within Denali National Park itself. If you’re lucky, you may get to spot a grizzly bear during your time in Denali. Just don’t get too close!

Montana

With an average of only 6.2 residents per square mile, Montana is a camper’s treasure trove. Montana offers a diverse range of landscapes. The Rocky Mountains run through western Montana. The eastern side of the state is flatter and features more prairies. Camp at the Beartooth Plateau and you’ll be staying on the largest continuous land mass above 10,000 feet in the continental U.S. Stay at Glacier National Park, also referred to as “The Crown of the Continent”, and fish in one over 130 lakes. Don’t forget to tour the glaciers while you’re there! Finally, check out Yellowstone National Park while in Montana. While most Yellowstone resides in Wyoming, about 3% of it is in Montana.

The start of the camping season is something that excites people across the globe. The excitement suddenly sets in and they know they are going to experience something unique and something that they will never forget. Camping is not necessarily as glamorous as flying to a beach destination, but the experience it offers simply can not be replicated and that is why we like it, right?

One thing that can become a pet hate when camping is getting soaking wet. Whether than is walking to the local shops or due to the fact that a tent is leaking, getting and staying wet on a camping trip can be an uncomfortable experience. The reality is that there are plenty of things people can do to prevent this from happening!

#1 Sealing The Seams

An unfortunate reality is that not all tent manufacturers are the best. The main leaks tend to occur at the seams. For this reason, try and visit a local camp store and ask for some seam sealant. This will ensure that if there is going to be a leak ? it will not be coming through the seams!!!

Do not just do this once, but do it after every camping season.

#2 The Double Ground Sheet

A ground sheet is designed to keep people camping dry, but it does not always have the desired affect. Sometimes water can collect at the edges and start to seep into the tent. It might seem like there is nothing that can be done ? but there is! Simply fit a sheet underneath the ground sheet and tuck the edges of the ground sheet under it. Instead of the water collecting in the edges, it will trickle off the sides and the sheet will absorb it all.

#3 Keep Everything Indoors

On a nice sunny day, it seems that most campers could not have a care in the world ?and who could blame them? This is what we live for! The reality is that any camper knows the weather can change for the worse ? extremely quickly.

In order to try and protect objects and equipment used during camping, ensure that everything that is not waterproof is kept inside. Of course, some tents are slightly compact so there might not be too much space available. That being said, try to ensure that nothing touches the walls of the tent as this is something that will usually lead to a huge leak!

#4 Get Dry As Soon As Possible

There is no escaping the fact that people might go out and get wet. The trick is to try and dry off clothes as soon as possible. It might be that these people have plenty of spare clothes, in which case they should put the wet clothes and shoes out of the way of everything else.

Conclusion

There are hundreds of tricks and tips to try and help people to stay not just dry, but warm as well. The more tricks people use, the more likely they are to have an extremely good camping trip ? one that they will not forget!

Preparing a list of items to take camping might seem like second nature for a lot of campers. After 10-20 trips away, it is likely that people will know where everything that they need is, and they know exactly what they are missing.

The problem is though, not everyone would consider them selves to be an experienced camper. There is nothing worse than travelling to the perfect camping destination, only to realize that you are missing essential ingredients to make this trip one to remember. A lot of people take things for granted in every day life, so forget them on a camping trip and this will signify the importance of making a list!

A list is essential but to ensure that everything is covered, try and imagine the things that will take place on the camping trip. Eating, drinking, walking, sleeping, sitting, relaxing and going to the toilet? these are all things that need items to help the process run smoothly.

#1 Furniture & Tents

Among the most important is the tent. Before setting off ensure that all pegs, poles and guide ropes are located in the tent bag. Alongside this think about taking the likes of camping chairs, tables (folding ones are usually suitable), sleeping bags, pillows, umbrellas and mattresses (or air beds).

#2 Toiletries

Going to the toilet when camping, can be an uncomfortable experience, for those that are not prepared. Some camping and caravanning sites will have toilets, but if they do not, then you will need a portable toilet. Remember you need things like toilet roll and a waste carrier as well!

#3 Water

A lot of people underestimate the amount of water that they use when camping. Cups of tea, glasses of water, cooking noodles, washing, brushing teeth, cleaning shoes ? these are all activities that need water. In order to ensure you have enough water, take some water containers. Some camping stores will sell collapsible water containers which are ideal for camping as they save space when they are empty.

#4 Gadgets & Accessories

There are a lot of little items that could come useful throughout a camping trip. Think of things like matches & dry wood for lighting fires, a pen knife, lanterns and torches and even shovels! These could get campers out of trouble so are definitely worth taking. The best thing about all of these items is that they take up literally no space at all!

#5 Camping Gear

The reality is that a lot of camping destinations are some of the most picturesque in the World. This means that campers are likely to want to move around and explore. For this they might need the likes of Gore-Tex clothing (keep warm when it is cold and visa versa!), bags, hiking shoes, waterproof jacks and plenty of spare clothes. Do not let a camping trip be ruined due to the lack of correct clothing!

#6 First Aid kit

In case of any injuries, it?s always nice to have a handy first aid kit. Here?s some info about what to have in a first aid kit.

Conclusion

There are hundreds of things that can be taken on a camping trip. Try and map out a day visually and think about the items that will need. Anything item or object comes to mind - jot down. In fact, all these items can be purchased at local camping stores ? so this might be a trip worth making prior to a camping excursion.

Remember; it is better to take to much equipment in comparison to not enough!

Happy camping?