Going Camping
Most people choose summer to take their annual holidays in the hope of breaking their routine and finding time for relaxation. Earlier this year we talked about
holidays and travel and gave a few tips about how to keep an eye on your blood pressure whilst abroad.
Now we are looking at helping those whe choose to take a budget holiday and enjoy a camping trip.
Camping, it has been suggested, can be of great benefit to health - natural ambiant temperatures, fresh air and a feeling of one-ness with the world combines to reduce stress which in turn should boost the imune system and help lower blood pressure.
Stress free camping
Of course it is essential that you have the right camping equipment if you are to fully apprieciate the great outdoors. Its all very well to think you can simply pitch a tent in a field, fire up a camping stove, roll out a sleeping bag and awake the next morning amidst the morning dew and wild flowers well rested and ready for the day ahead.
Sounds idyllic doesn't it? However a camping holdiay can go quickly wrong. Without some careful planning and the right equipment camping can be a miserable experience.
Proper Sleep - Camp Beds
We know about the importance of a good nights sleep so take your time to find a camp bed that will keep you away from the damp ground and comfortably support all of you. Some of the latest camp beds are actually self inflating mattresses but the traditional old style
camp bed made of metal legs and stretched canvas are still firm favourites with many campers.
Healthy Eating
Just because you are without you home kitchen doesn't mean you should fall into bad ways when it comes to mealtimes. Avoid the "specialist" dehydrated camping supplies and tinned food. camping stoves today are more efficient tha the primus stoves of yesteryear so buy, catch or pick fresh food and cook it outdoors. Remember - even if its your holiday resist the temptation to choose barbecue food like sausages and burgers - try grilled mackerel or lean tender steaks.
Make the most of your well earned break - get kitted out with decent camping equipment, a sturdy tent and hope the rain stays away.
