Whether you are with friends or family camping offers you the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature without being surrounded by the business of traffic and the people moving all round you. While most individuals will do this in the summer there are a few who prefer the winter months to go out and explore the land.

First you need to decide what dates you want to go. Talk with the individuals you are traveling with and decide the amount of days that you all can handle. If you have not camped around the winter than you might want to just be gone for two days and one night. The weather can be hard to hold up against if you are not used to it.

The toughest thing about going during the wintertime is to know what food you need to bring with you. It is best to bring along foods that are already made and are easy to eat. You don't want anything freezing up on you so make sure they are well stored. Also make sure to take along a great deal of water and any cooking supplies you may need.

In a different bag you need to store the safety gear. You need to bring along a first aid kit that is filled with balm, bandages, rubbing alcohol, and anything else that may come in handy. This should be with you at all times when you leave the camp. Try to give each camper a mini first aid kit to keep in their packs.

Every backpack must be loaded with their personal items and water. The rucksack has to be big enough to carry everything including the tent and tent lights. Yet, it should be lightweight enough to carry when you are walking anywhere.