Plaisirs d’été / Summer fun
Ensuring success for novice campers The success of any camping experience is the result of meticulous planning. But if it’s your first camping trip, how can you pos- sibly know all the ins and outs of packing? For all you novice campers out there, here is a list of what you should pack in order to have an unforgettable — and positive — experience.
garbage bags, wash basin, dish soap, dish scrubber and towels, and Swiss army knife. For having fun: map of the area, guide- books, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, rain gear, warm clothes, insect repellant, camera, books, toys, sports equipment. For rainy days: garbage bags for storing clothing and sleeping bags before putting them in backpacks; Ziploc-type bags for pro- tecting guide books, travel journals, cameras, and a tarpaulin to hang between trees as a roof over the picnic table. For more tips and tricks, visit the Parks Canada website at www.pc.gc.ca.
Forewarned is to be fore- armed when it comes to pack- ing for a camping trip. Be ready to sleep in comfort, cook efficiently, and have fun in spite of the elements.
For tenting: tent and fly, groundsheet, sleep- ing bag, mattress and compressed air pump, flashlight and spare batteries, axe, news- paper and fire-starter cubes for campfires, clothesline, and first-aid kit. For cooking: plastic table cloth, water con- tainer, cooler, cooking pans, oven mitts, stove and fuel, dishes (preferably unbreakable), utensils (including cutting knife, can opener, spatula, stirring spoon, bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew), cutlery, aluminum foil,
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