Camping Accessories

The world of camping has advanced since the time when American Indians roamed the plains. Besides the basic camping equipment, there are many camping accessories available to enhance your camping experience.

Air mattresses can offer you a soft alternative to sleeping right on the ground and may be purchased inexpensively.

Roughing it in the woods or wilderness may prove to be injurious to your body. Therefore, adding a first aid kit to your list of camping accessories is a must.

Personal care products may be purchased specifically for your camping needs. Towels and wash clothes may be purchased with camping in mind or simply taken from your own linen closet. The best would be older, dark colored ones.

Portable toilets may be preferred over the open air. These and their accessories may be purchased to provide a touch of home.

Mosquito coils and mosquito netting help keep those pesky critters at bay.

Tent organizers are a favorite to those that like things neat. It also eliminates unnecessary clutter in tight living quarters.

A clothesline and clothes pins help dry wet clothing. Simply hang the line from one tree to another, making sure either end is securely fastened.

Other helpful and often needed camping accessories include: matches, kindling to light your fire, gas for your propane stove, a rope, and tools to dig with, a tent repair kit, a compass, map, cleaning supplies, a bucket, wash basin, water supply and a camp fan.