Summary: While the joy in camping is usually found in what you do, rather than what you bring with you, there are some essentials that can make your life much easier.

As the weather gets colder and the air gets crisp, plenty of people are heading up to the mountains for winter activities. Snowboarding, sledding, and camping are all fun ways to enjoy the outdoors and all of the fun that the winter has to offer. If it is not too cold and you decide to go camping outside, there are a few preparations you can make that can ultimately make your camping life a bit easier.

Camping is different from going on a standard trip because you will have to provide most of the amenities you would normally have at home or at a hotel.

Cooking Station

If you plan on going out to the mountains and want to stay in a tent, rather than a hotel or a cabin, you will want to come prepared with a station where you can do all of your cooking. You might not need fancy seat cushions out in the woods but you could benefit from having a platform for cutting your food and storing your plates. A flat surface for a cutting board can make a huge difference. Similarly, a sink where you can wash your hands and the fish you catch would be much easier than simply pouring water from a bottle over your hands.

Keeping Clean

You might take some of the house basics, such as having a heater or soft cushions from The Foam Factory, from granted when you are back at home. That being said, you will surely miss them when you go out to the mountains. To keep clean during your trip look for a shower system that is both portable and easy to set up.