Camping Season is Almost Here

By Howard Hicks

Camping season is almost here. It's time to get ready! Right now is a good time to check all your camping equipment. Air out your tents, sleeping bags backpacks and hiking gear. Take inventory of your camping gear, make sure you have all the necessary camping equipment for your next outdoor adventure check your outdoor kitchen items, utensils, pots,pans, dishes and camp stove. Make sure these items are clean and working properly. Check lanterns, hatchets, knives, flashlights, fishing gear etc. Repair any items you determine are worth keeping and replace any items that look to old or broken to repair. Make a camping inventory list and double check it to make sure you have everything you need and it is in good working order. Make a shopping list of replacement items.

It's time to get ready for all the new outdoor adventures that are waiting for you and yours in this new summer of 2012.