GO CAMPING AND BASK IN THE SAVINGS

Camping is already a great way to save on holiday or just for a night out, but you might be spending too much on the sport already if you aren’t careful. The truth is, camping carries with it some serious start-up costs—and costs during the outing—if you don’t shop and plan carefully. Between buying a new tent, investing in some new gear, packing the cooler, and deciding what is needed and what is not, you can save money on camping in several different ways. Follow this blog to save the most on camping and get the most out of the experience.

Shop with a Plan

Getting the gear required to have a great camping trip is often the biggest expense associated with the sport. A good tent and some quality gear is necessary to camp with comfort, but you don’t have to necessarily buy the earth when you shop. First, buy only what you know you’ll need. If you are new to camping—or even more experienced—it’s easy to over plan for the event since you likely won’t have the option of buying necessary items once you are to your location, but try to resist this urge. When a great deal on gear avails itself to you, you might consider payday loans for this one time purchase, but don’t go crazy. Ask yourself what you know you’ll need and go from there. In other words, start with the absolutely necessary stuff and go from there. If you get out to your destination and, after a night, realize you didn’t buy a piece of gear you need, you can likely just get it for the next trip.

Next, when you do go shopping, look for deals. Check online for discounts on camping websites or when you shop in person. You can also consider shopping for supplies in the colder, winter months—typically camping’s off season—to save on the gear. Finally, consider buying the gear used. Cooking equipment, backpacks, tarps, and other long-lasting equipment will likely be in great shape despite being used for years. A used tent might be a little worrisome if it needs some new waterproofing or holes sewn, but can still provide some great protection if you at new sealant or sew the holes.

Avoid Buying Gear, if Possible

One of the ways to save the most on gear is to not purchase it at all. If you can, try to share gear from a family member or friend. If your friends have a tent, cooler, tarp, or something else you need, ask to borrow it or offer to trade something in return if you have it. If you are camping nearby to your car or close to the trail head, you might consider bringing some gear from home like pots, pans, or anything else that you would typically need a lighter, “camping” version of instead. Finally, you might consider renting gear instead of buying it. If you don’t camp often and don’t feel the cost would be worth investing in for the long haul, try renting everything you need instead and spending a fraction of the cost.

Benefit From Camping with Friends

You might be looking for a quiet escape by yourself or with your partner or family, but consider camping with a larger group if possible to save money. First, with a larger group, you can likely carpool to the location, share more gear, and split the costs of meals. If you bring the tent, for example, you can have someone else bring the cooler, another person bring the tarps, and someone else bring the stove and other cooking necessities. Shopping for food with a large group in mind helps you to also buy in bulk and save even more by splitting the costs of the meals between people.

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