[How To] Planning Future Outdoor Activities Or Vacation
Whether you want to enjoy an outdoor vacation by yourself, as a family or with a partner, you shouldn’t skip over the planning process as outdoor activities can be quite expensive and time-consuming.
Most activities are also physically demanding, so you must research and devise what fits you. It is important to organize what you’re doing and where you’re going and how you’re going to go about things.
Determine Your activities
There are countless outdoor activities to partake in like: camping, kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, etc. The first step to planning is what are you planning? What do you want to do? Where do you want to spend your time? These questions are especially important to consider when it comes to outdoor vacations.
1) What’s important in a camping experience
Whether you’re living out of a tent/RV or a 5-star hotel room, a reservation is required. Research and reserve the campsite where you want to spend your nights. To gain more insight on the campsite that fits your criteria, ask friends for recommendations, call the campground directly or read reviews online.
Due to electric outlets and hookups, running water and even bathrooms are not always provided, think about what kind of circumstances you want to put yourself in. Before the packing starts, determine what meals to make and foods to bring.
If simple meals aren’t your thing, cooking outdoors isn’t as limiting as it seems as long as you have the right equipment. Finding the right fitting gear will dictate how smooth and successful your camping experience will be.
2) Expect the unexpected when kayaking
Before you begin on your kayaking endeavours, keep in mind that while you’re in a boat, there are thing to take into consideration.
Keeping your belonging dry is the most important, as there is always a chance that water could slip its way into the waterproof latch on the kayak.
Package your belongings with ziplock bags or tight-sealed containers. Make sure all your belongings actually fit in the boat, including your kayaking gear.
When you’re trying to determine what kinds of foods and snacks to bring on the boat, think about what you would bring to a backpacking/hiking because they are similar.
Make sure to distribute weight throughout your boat when loading it up for the trip, don’t crowd the areas you will need to paddle and comfortably sit. Having a well-packed boat and a well-packed diet will amplify your experience. Make sure you go through our kayak guide before embarking on this journey.
Essential items for kayaking:
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Tent and sleeping bag
- Toiletries
- Gps and map
- Safety vests
- Hiking and water shoes
- Meals and trail mix
3) Practice makes perfect in hunting
It may seem as if planning to hunt, it isn’t as crucial as it is for camping and kayaking. While you’re saving up for your long hunting trip, practice your skill so your trip will be successful. A waste of money and time should be the least of your worries if you have knowledge on either craft.
The very first thing to obtain before hunting is a license. Check in your state what is allowed and what is prohibited. Packing the correct gear and right hunting clothing is just as important as the food you bring with you.
4) Expenses
It may seem tedious and time consuming to plan an outdoor activity. It can also get costly as you go down the list of all the things you will need to have a successful experience. Planning far enough ahead will definitely benefit your vacation and also your pockets.
Start saving the moment you are sure that you want to embark on your outdoor journeys. If you have trouble simply saving, try monetizing your hobbies and make extra money selling your products online, start a fundraiser like gofundme to get assistance, or get a second job to fund your outdoor activities.
5) Safety
There are many outdoor safety tips that deal with simple walking strategies to lighting tips and storm tips.Always take precautions while on your outdoor vacations or activities. You should always have a companion with you in case of emergencies.
Wear the appropriate clothing and carry the appropriate equipment and tools for your survival. Don’t stay out too far from the camp when it becomes dark as it could lead to accidents and getting lost. Stay hydrated and and take frequent rests.
