Playing House-Xiaobai’s first camping experience

There is always some unspeakable anxiety and unhappiness in the adult world. Going out can help us bear part of it. However, due to the special circumstances of the past two years, our desire to travel has always been restricted. Live a pair of legs that want to walk. So, I camped for a while, put on my equipment, packed my luggage, and found a rural camp with beautiful mountains and rivers. I felt the force of nature, listened to the wind humming, watched the clouds dance lightly, and released myself in the mountains and river valleys with the chirping of insects and birds.

According to professional terms, camping that does not stay overnight can only be called a picnic. As newbies, what we actually want more is just a feeling and an artistic conception. Whether it is a picnic or camping overnight, No matter what, the most important thing is to get out.

For everyone (not professional enough, but better than learning and understanding, the only thing is that you can’t persist in doing anything).

First of all, it should be clear that real camping or picnics are not the quiet days in the photos. Outdoor activities have too many uncertainties - uncertain weather, dusty venues , crowded traffic jams in popular campsites, mosquito bites, the tedious preparation of food, the trouble of moving equipment... For novices, any one of them will affect our interest in traveling. Therefore, it is very important to equip the equipment and understand some related basics before entering the pit.

Newbie’s first experience—canopy in equipment list

A tent is the first piece of equipment that many people think of. In fact, as a newbie, a canopy may be more practical than a tent. There is a lot of land, and many people don’t actually stay overnight, so the importance of tents is not that important. First of all, the canopy can provide a large area of ????shading, and when it rains, the range of activities it can provide is also much larger. Secondly, as soon as the canopy was put up, the whole feeling came up immediately, and it instantly became more powerful.

When choosing a canopy, try your best to choose one with a silver or black glue coating, which has better UV protection effect. In the early days, I was pursuing good looks, so I chose the Hakka gold sand color rectangular trumpet. Model for 4-6 people, sun protection index UPF5, projection area 8-10 square meters. It is sunproof, windproof and rainproof, and I personally feel that it is completely sufficient in the initial stage. (The 150D encrypted Oxford cloth weighs about 4.4KG and has a storage size of 66*16*14cm. It is relatively light and compact and costs more than 300 yuan.) I bought it earlier and it has been taken off the shelves now. There are many new models on the shelves in the past two years. The price difference is not huge.

Newbie’s first experience - equipment list of tables and chairs

Any time you have a comfortable and high-looking chair outdoors, and a table for placing items, it is Very necessary. At the beginning, I only had a picnic mat to travel around the world, and I thought it would be great. With a picnic basket and a mat spread, I had everything I needed.

But after a long time, it became uncomfortable to sit and cook food. Of course, a suitable picnic mat stood out even more when I brought flowers and cakes. The basic chairs include the Moon Chair, Butterfly Chair and this year’s popular Kermit Chair. I bought two moon chairs and two butterfly chairs. From my personal experience, the moon chair is comfortable and light, and the butterfly chair looks better. The disadvantage is that the moon chair is not convenient for sitting and eating, and children tend to move forward when sitting. On the contrary; because the butterfly chair is made of wood, it is a little heavy, and the beige cloth surface is easy to get dirty. The chair legs are easy to bump into, and the comfort is average. But the biggest advantage of both of them is that they are compact and do not take up space. I've always wanted a Kermit chair, but there's no room in the trunk. It looks good and is comfortable to sit on. The only drawback is that it takes up a lot of space when folded. If the trunk is large enough, it is an option.

The most convenient table is the egg roll table, which is made of beech wood and aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy tables in the past two years were not good enough in appearance. When I first purchased it, I bought the popular champagne color aluminum egg roll table.

After the actual product came back, there were too many things that I couldn't accept because I pursue perfection, so I returned it and bought a beech solid wood table. The price was twice as much as that of aluminum alloy, and the weight was also twice as much. She is good-looking and can produce films in minutes, but she is also quite delicate and is afraid of being burned or scratched. She is also heavy, but these are within my acceptance range. I have different arrangements for everything I buy. and consider, so I will still choose the solid wood egg roll table, and also choose the aluminum alloy as a backup table in different scenarios. This year, there are many models of imitation wood-grain aircraft aluminum egg roll tables. They are not only good-looking, but also lightweight, so you don’t have to worry about making them casually.

Newbie’s first experience - equipment list: stoves and pots

The most attractive thing about a camping picnic is a meal outdoors, whether it is flowers, fruit cake, Whether it is hot pot, barbecue or cold food, in a specific environment, the food will become particularly delicious. It is also the most anticipated part of the trip and can evoke childhood memories.

To cook, you will definitely need a stove and pot. Many places do not allow open fires (but basically you can use cassette stoves, electric stoves, etc.). At this time, one can heat Equipment that provides food without starting a fire is particularly important. The first choice is the cassette stove, which is light and easy to use. The gas tank is safe and cheap. You can put a grill pan on it to grill meat, and a pot on it to make hot pot, dumplings and noodles... If you are a coffee lover, you can also use it. Make a cup of coffee with a moka pot, which is full of ritual. If you have a mobile battery, you can choose an electric stove or the like.

Secondly, you can prepare a small foldable stove, which is only about the size of your fist when folded. It is used to boil water and make tea. It is also more convenient to carry when climbing alone. The disadvantage is that it uses an alpine gas tank. , the price will be more expensive, but now there is a conversion head that can use long gas tanks. In terms of pots, I bought a set of outdoor pots, which include a kettle, two large and small cooking pots, and a frying pan. They are not used frequently now. They fold up to the size of a bucket of instant noodles. They are also suitable for hiking or traveling light. when used. If you still want to bring a mandarin duck hot pot, kettle, wok, small charcoal stove, etc., as long as it is not troublesome, the moving style is suitable for you.

Newbie’s first experience - equipment list of camp trailer tent

From a picnic mat to tables, chairs, benches, stoves, bottles and cans, moving style picnic camping, some places have cars Since you can't get there, and there are so many things, a camp trailer that can be used to load equipment is particularly important. Camp trailers are made by almost every outdoor brand, and the quality varies. As for the one I personally chose, the advantages are that it is sturdy, has good looks, does not take up space when folded for storage, and is suitable for off-road wheels in various terrain environments. The disadvantage is that it is heavy, really heavy! If you don’t care about this, you can choose to buy it. It has a capacity of 150L and a load-bearing capacity of 100KG, which is more than enough for initially pulling equipment. Desktops and sunshades can also be added.

A tent is an indispensable piece of equipment when it comes to outdoor use. Personally, I just bought a tent this year. After hesitating for a long time, I finally chose a leisure tent that is light and easy to set up for outdoor leisure use. It's more than enough. The hexagonal small one can sleep three people and is very spacious. Compared with the square one, it is a little shorter, but it has a lot of space and can be used for a simple overnight stay. Indian pyramids, tunnel tents, inflatable tents, etc. are indeed beautiful, but as a novice, I think they are not a reasonable choice in the early stage. First of all, they are difficult to build and heavy. Many of them are made of cotton. If they are not dried in time if they get wet or rainy, It's easy to get moldy. Secondly, it is expensive. If you occasionally go to a park or countryside, most of the time it will be gathering dust in a corner. Whether it is necessary or not is up to the wealthy.

Newbie’s first experience - the rest of the equipment list

With the basic equipment, a day of outdoor picnic is enough. If you want to stay overnight, you must also be equipped with moisture-proof mats, air mattresses, sleeping bags and inflatable pillows, camp lighting and ambient lights, stereos, insect-proof and anti-mosquito lamps, PV buckets, small fans, heaters, etc., as well as knives and cutting boards needed for cooking. ..There are also some matching props such as vases, wine glasses, carpets, etc. to suit your needs.

If the outdoor picnic is purely for taking pictures and is simple and convenient, choose cakes, snacks, fruit drinks.

The second is cold food, such as salads, burgers, pizza, sushi, cold pot skewers and Bobo chicken, which are convenient and simple and do not require heating.

Furthermore, there is the barbecue type (not oven-grilled skewers). The ingredients are relatively simple and can be packed in a few crisper boxes or disposable lunch boxes. You only need to bring the dipping sauce, which is easy to clean and carry.

Finally, there is hot pot. It is hot and hot and has a unique flavor. The inconvenience is that you need to prepare more ingredients and the soup and water are inconvenient to clean up. But delicious food can solve all difficulties, right?

The poetry of life is given by yourself. Many people live their lives in the way they like. The greatest essence of living is to be happy. Do whatever you want to do. Do what makes you happy. Things to do, meet people who can make you happy, and don’t let yourself drift in the world.