Camping on the Cheap

For those looking to get back to nature, what could be any better than a great camping trip to the great outdoors. Fortunately, camping is not both in vogue, but it's also a low cost and fun way to get away from it all. The mix of a recession and just the fact it's a great way of getting away from the mobile phone that seems to strangle us, has seen camping's rise to the top grow significantly.

For those who wish to save money, then camping is probably the ideal way to get away. However, there are even more ways to save on your trips if you take a look at our tips and keep a look out for great groupon London deals.

Fire

From the beginning of time, the camp fire has been one of the most important parts of such a retreat and there are a number of things you can do to have a comfortable low cost fire around your site. For those of us who want a fire but are afraid of our matches getting wet, simply place the matches in paraffin, or nail polish. This prevents them from getting wet and means you'll be able to start a fire at all times. Sawdust and paraffin in a paper cup is also a great way to replace your fire starters in a cost effective manner. Old prescription boxes are also great for keeping matches dry and old wire coat hangers are a fantastic way to hang lanterns out of trees. You can also use the prescription boxes for batteries.

Camp Cuisine

Money is often spent on unnecessary food on camping trips and this can really eat into a budget. Making food at home and bringing it with you can really push down such costs and ensure you are not only saving money on food, but also on plastic equipment. Ziplock bags can be great for saving on bowls, whereas old butter containers make the perfect storage option for food.

Those of us who like to pile up our plate may find the traditional paper plate sags a little. Add a Frisbee underneath for strength. Baking soda is also great for cleaning when on camping trips and rids the place of smells.

Sleep

Sleep is important for your trip and without it of course you may never want to go camping again. Invest in a good sleeping bag, as if you're not in your shoes you're in your bag. Don't scrimp as you will end up paying for it. Low cost bags seldom have the tog of more expensive bags and will lose heat during the night, which of course means sleep is all the harder. Groupon England often provides such items for a great night's sleep, so if you see them invest.

Purchase a good pair of shoes too, also invest in warm socks. There is nothing as miserable as cold, wet feet. Smearing soap on the socks can also mean they is a lot less frication from toe to heel in the boot and ensures no blisters. Great boots are found on all sorts of London deals sites - so have a look at your inbox each morning.

Camp

Looking after the camp is of course very important and duct tape is the essential here. Duct tape can be sued to repair almost anything, from tents, to pegs and so is an essential for holding your camp and weekend together.

Tin foil is also a great addition and is a great insulator for water and food. It's also perfect for the fishermen among us and keeps tackle together in an easy to wrap manner. It's great for damp cleaning items like soap and prevents it from wetting other camping kit - zip lock bags again also have a place here.

By being a little creative, doing some research and using items from around the house, you don't have to pander to the expensive camping shops and can have a great weekend out for little cost.

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