Survive Camping In Michigan With Items You Need

Our beautiful state of Michigan is a lot of fun to explore all year long. There's a lot to do in the winter while playing in the snow. Michigan is also a destination spot for campers. Michigan residents enjoy getting out to the woods and doing some camping with their friends and family.

Michigan Is One of the Top 10 States for Camping in U.S.

If you are new to camping this should be helpful for you as you plan your summer getaway. There are thousands of campsites in Michigan that are open and ready to host you for your camping trip. First and foremost, you need to make a reservation as soon as possible. Campsites at campgrounds in Michigan book quickly, there's a chance that the days you want to go camping mey be booked up. Pick a location and find out if they still have any vacancies.

There are some basic things that you will need to purchase or aquire before you head out for your trip. These are the basic things to get you through a couple of nights of roughing it in your tent. On my first camping trip I forgot a lot of stuff and thankfully there was a store nearby that I could get the remaining supplies that I needed. Don't forget the stuff to make s'mores.

If you are bringing the kids with you it's not a bad idea to get a seperate tent for the kiddos. That way they can have an area to escape to while you have an oasis yourself to retire to at the end of the night.

10 Camping Essentials To Survive Camping In Michigan

Tent

You will want to have some shelter in case it rains, you can also store your gear in it.

Knife

A knife will come in handy when you need to cut something. It can also serve as protection if needed. Whittle something cool for your den.

Sleeping Bag

A blanket won't cut it, Michigan nights can get chilly. Get some toasty sleeep in a sleeping bag.

Matches or Lighter

You'll want something to be able to start your campfire with. If you don't smoke, odds are you don't carry a lighter around.

Mosquito Spray

By all means, get yourself some bug spray. The mosquitoes are terrible to deal with but if you plan ahead you should have a good time.

Trash Bags

Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. It's the unspoken rule in camping.

Camping Chairs

Sitting at the picnic table at your campsite will give you a sore butt by the end of the weekend. Bring some camping chairs with you that you can sit by the fire on.

Hot Dogs &  Buns

If you are counting carbs, leave the buns at home. You can cook hot dogs and many other items over your campfire.

Rain Gear

There's a chance it could rain while you are camping. Instead of packing up shop and heading home, bring some rain gear so you can stay dry and still explore.

Friends & Family

Unless you are going on a soul searching mission, invite your friends and family. Create some good memories and have some laughs.

As you continue to camp you'll add to your inventory of goods you need. This should get ya started. Have fun.