Camping season will be upon us before we know it and it’s a great time to start getting together your checklists and hiking gear so that when the time comes, you will be fully ready to load that car up and go.
In order to alleviate the potential stress of cramming everything into your car, you may need to have a look at something similar to the Yakima Skybox Pro 2 as a cargo carrier. By the time we get this packing list together, you will see the beauty of having everything stored on top of the car or truck in this great compact rooftop carrier.
Now let’s start with the packing checklist. Of course this will vary as your hobbies and interests may be different but we will assume that hiking, fishing and outdoor activities are high on your list of things that you enjoy doing while hiking in the great outdoors.
1. Great hiking boots or shoes. This is necessary if any real trail blazing is likely to occur. Note that you will not want to wear a brand new pair of boots without first breaking them in a bit. This is important because if you don’t follow this guideline you could end up with some very sore feet, putting a stop to the weekend hiking excursion.
2. Clothing right for the weather and trails you’ll be hiking. If you think there may be rain at all, be sure to include some sturdy rain attire as trekking in these conditions while wet can get miserable pretty quickly.
3. A sturdy pack that is big enough, but not too big, depending on how long you will be climbing at a time and if the hikes will include staying somewhere though the night. Be sure that you include food, an extra layer of clothing, minimal medical supplies and water to name a few items.
4. An adequate first aid kit that includes band aids, antibacterial cream, bug repellent, aspirin and any other medications that you may need while you are gone.
5. A tent if you are roughing it. Also if you are tent camping, of course you will include a sleeping bag, pillow, and items to build your campfire. These bigger items will store very nicely overhead in your Yakima Skybox cargo storage unit so you need not stress about the kids fighting for room in the backseat of the truck.
6. A completely charged cell phone and possibly a good handheld gps gadget if you will be hiking in low populated areas.
7. Any maps that cover the area that you will be walking in. You might also consider bringing a compass if you want to do it the old fashioned way without today’s technologically advanced gps systems.
8. Depending on what you like to do, bring all your fishing gear, hunting equipment, swimsuits, the canoe…you name it. Bring those items that will keep you, the children and the dog happy. Hint…don’t forget the dog treats if you are bringing the family pet along.
Start getting your packing checklist together that includes all of the items that are important to you and your family. Before you know it, it will be time to pack up the kids, the truck and the Yakima Skybox 21 on top of your car and off you go. We hope that this article will get you started and that you have many wonderful camping adventures ahead of you.
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