This summer, you will require 12 camping tips.

 You will either fear camping or enjoy the opportunity to be in the great outdoors. Camping also affords individuals who are particularly adventurous the opportunity to channel their inner Bear Grylls and return to the basics.

If you're planning to spend a few nights under canvas this summer - whether at a camping and caravan club, a UK campsite, or in the New Forest - you will need to read these 12 camping guidelines to ensure a cool camping experience.

The Perfect pitch:

• Instead of using a pop-up tent, practice pitching a proper tent before to your trip. This will not only offer you an opportunity to visualize how your tent should seem, but it should also lessen the likelihood of disagreements arising while you and your loved ones erect the tent.

· When pitching tents, do not pitch in a depression. If it were to rain, water would collect here and seep into your tent. If possible, you should set your tent on flat, elevated ground. It is also recommended that you do not set up camp near the campsite's restrooms or water sources, as these areas will be crowded and hence noisy, which is not ideal when you're trying to sleep.

• Tent pegs should be inserted at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. In addition, it is recommended that you utilize all guide ropes and weigh down each peg to prevent them from breaking free or from the ground. There is a great likelihood that your pegs will bend or shatter if you strike an underground rock or if the ground is firm. Bringing extra tent pegs with you helps ensure that your tent remains stable.

• Do not place anything within your tent that presses on the fabric, as this will result in the inner layer being pressed against the outer layer, hence increasing the likelihood of rainwater leaking into your tent.

Relaxing Sleep With Nature:

• For a comfortable night's rest, insert a camping roll mat beneath your sleeping bag. You can further improve your sleep by utilizing an airbed. This will keep you high enough off the ground to prevent stones or sticks from cutting into your back or ribs while you sleep. If you have successfully pitched your tent on a somewhat raised place, sleep with your feet facing downhill. Ensure your sleeping bag has sufficient insulation to keep you warm at night. Additionally, we recommend wearing the appropriate number of layers at night, but this will vary from person to person.

Pack Intelligently - But Not Always Lightly:

• Torches, lanterns, and headlamps are indispensable camping gear. Without light pollution, the countryside can soon become extremely dark. Pack plenty of each, and consider bringing an LED camping lantern for inside your tent, preferably one that can be hung from the tent's ceiling and has variable brightness levels.

• Because there will be no refrigerator or freezer available, it is essential to have a cool box stored in the shade for food. It is advised that you only purchase food for the day in question.

• Even though camping is about getting back to basics, you'll still need to bring along a few home comforts, such as matches or a lighter, spare batteries, a mallet to help drive tent pegs into the ground, and a small first aid kit. It is also recommended that you bring a bottle opener/corkscrew and a can opener.

• When selecting camping equipment, prioritize quality. Although this may be slightly more expensive (in the near term), it will endure longer, allowing you to enjoy camping for many years to come.

• In traditional Boy Scout fashion, "be prepared" when camping. This includes not just remembering the tiny details (as described above), practicing tent pitching, and bringing extra tent pegs, but also being ready for any eventuality. Make sure to pack your waterproof gear and summer clothes, as well as tea bags / coffee and sugar, toilet paper, and outdoor activities to keep you engaged on the campsite.

• Relax and don't forget to laugh is likely one of the most essential camping recommendations. No matter if this is your first or fifteenth time camping, tempers will fray and disputes are likely, whether you're setting up the tent, taking it down, or trying to ignite the grill while keeping the kids entertained.

However, camping is about appreciating nature and the great outdoors while spending time with loved ones, so soak it all in, have fun, and unwind. In any case, it won't be long before you're back at work, wishing you were back at the campground