Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.
-John Muir
Now is the time to schedule your campsites for that summer camping trip you’re always talking about but never get around to go on!
Advance reservations for the 2014 season are now available on the National Park Service’s booking sites: ,www.reserveamerica.com or www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777.
Since you are going to reserve a spot and plan that adventurous summer camping trip, even if just for the weekend, you will need right gear.
Tent First things first. You will need a good, waterproof tent.
This Ozark Trail 20x10inch, 3 room tent is huge and sleeps 10 if you want something spacious. The item value is $159.85 and you can get alerted to when this ite becomes available on DealDash’s website.
If you want to go all out and bring the entire family check out this monster of a tent:
“When the wilderness calls, a Northwest Territory front porch tent 18′ x 12′ size brings along the amenities of home spaces. With accommodations for up to 10 adults, it provides a retreat that redefines rugged adventures and turns them into luxurious vacations. The entire family, plus some, can sleep and move about comfortably with room to spare. A divider panel provides privacy between two groups while a back door with zipper liner lets those in the rear enjoy a separate entry. Full-size windows around all sides keep fresh breezes flowing while a moisture-repelling top lets you stay dry. A fully enclosed floor to keep the outdoors where it belongs is also removable for cleaning.” Valued at $350 – you may also be able to get this cheaper if you bid on it in a penny auction.
And once you win, while you’re at it you may as well move right in! Ok, not quite, but doesn’t it sound appealing? Especially if a camping companion doesn’t like to rough it out in the woods – this tent will deliver a real glamping style camping experience!
Too over the top for your style of camping, and just too big? DealDash has smaller tents too. Take for instance this Giga-Tent that sleeps up to 3 people. Retails for around $169. 
Kayak the day away!
Don’t forget the Airhead Travel Kayak Deluxe – 12 ft and fits up to 2 people this inflatable travel Kayak has a buy it now price of $364, but the last one sold with only 32 bids total.
Chairs – You will want to sit down.
These GigaTent Side by Side Chairs have a buy it now price of $69, features a beautiful powder coated steel frame, 600D padded polyester fabric, arm rests with drink holders and even better than one, it seats two!
Cooking
Ok, it is the 21st century, so if you’re not roughing it to the point where you’re eating MREs and you do have electricity at your campsite check out this Proctor Silex Electric Griddle – perfect for camping and travel. Cook up some eggs, sausages or pancakes in the morning and enjoy sitting by the fire.
Really convinced now that it’s time you go camping?
Check out this How to Camp 89 Tip Guide from TrailSherpa.com: http://www.trailsherpa.com/how-to-camp-89-camping-tips/