Camping Gear - Do Not Overspend

Posted by Nick Niesen on October 27th, 2010

Having the necessary camping gear and equipment is equally important for the first timer as it is for experienced campers. Sometimes you need a particular piece of camping gear but it is priced far outside your level of comfort. So, you should be able to get the best from your purchase by being knowledgeable and employing a few simple tricks to help you get more value for money.

Most people have limited budgets and thus the camping gear that they can afford will require planning for. You need to understand the conditions at the places where you intend to go camping, as well as the climate. Add to that the supplies required for your trip and the early bird, under such circumstances, should be able to spread the purchases over a time period and thus not overrun the budgetary estimates.

For the best in camping gear, you may need to visit many sites over the Internet where you will be able to get an idea about their costs and availability. Also, make sure that you include looking for food and water, cooking stuff as well as implements required for eating. It's important not to overlook safety equipment, such as first aid kits and basic survival gear, which all add to the overall cost. If you need to skip anything, skip the luxury items. But even on those you can get good deals if you're patient and spend time on research.

Another option you may want to consider for your camping gear is to borrow from friends who have themselves camped at some time or another and who may have items that they can lend to you. This is a good way of curtailing your expenses though you must remember who gave you what and ensure that the camping gear you have borrowed is returned to the rightful owner after use.

If borrowing camping gear does not sit too well with you, there is always the option of checking out local resale outlets where you can buy used and also discounted items. Opened and returned items are also a good way of knocking off a good few bucks from your purchase. Returned items are usually sold at deep discounts, and you can find almost anything, from tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, grills, and more.

No doubt, the first time camper will generally feel the pinch of buying camping gear and may often end up buying expensive stuff. Some forethought and good planning should see you get better priced goods. In any case, you need to be well organized and after research and comparisons should end up with camping gear at affordable prices.