Tent Trailer Camping Essentials
Your tent trailer is your ticket to exploring new places and enjoying new adventures. But before you can start making memories, you will need to pack up supplies for a comfortable and safe journey. We've gathered up the key tent trailer camping essentials below. If you want more travel tips or want to explore tent trailers for sale, head over to Mountain West Trailers. Our dealership is based in Heber City, Utah. We also proudly serve those in Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah.
Food
Planning out all of your food for an entire vacation can seem overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier.
First, consider making a meal plan. This involves deciding what you are going to make for every meal, which helps you know all of the ingredients you will need. Don't forget to plan for snacks!
Second, use the power of leftovers. There is no reason you need a brand new meal every single day. Double a recipe and you'll have dinner for one day and lunch for the next. If you have any picky eaters in the family who don't eat leftovers, you can double the base food and simply change out the sauce. Make a batch of chicken and rice. One day, it's a teriyaki dish. The next day, it's barbecue!
Cooking Items
You'll need some essentials to cook food. Fortunately, there are plenty of space-saving items on the market. For example, you can get a collapsible strainer or stackable mixing bowls that fit into each other.
It's best to stick with the basic cooking essentials. You likely don't have the space to bring your bulky mixer or coffee maker. Try to find compact alternatives or do without.
Finally, you'll want a set of dishware and utensils. Disposable options offer convenience since you won't need to clean them. But the costs add up, they aren't the greatest for the environment, and you will need find somewhere to discard them every trip. Reusable options are great, just make sure they are sturdy enough to handle the rigors of the road trip!
Toiletries
Every family member is going to need some toiletries on the trip. But that doesn't mean everyone needs to bring their own massive bottle of shampoo! Try to condense toiletries as much as possible. Share any items that you can to reduce the amount of items stuffed in your bathroom.
Another helpful approach is to use travel-sized toiletries whenever possible. You will only need a few days worth of product, so there's no need to pack the entire container. You can either buy travel-sized products or purchase travel-sized containers to then fill with your products.
Tools
Even the highest quality tent trailers can experience an issue on a trip. Small problems can easily be handled with the right toolkit. Pack duct tape, a hammer, a multi-purpose tool, and any other items that will help you handle minor repairs. It'd be a shame to let a simple issue derail your vacation because you lack the right tool!
Firewood
It's hard to imagine a camping trip without a classic campfire! Some people prefer loading up their tow vehicle with wood at the start of their journey while others pick up wood near their destination. It depends on how long you will be driving, availability of wood near your campsite, and how much firewood you will need. Whatever your situation, it's helpful to have firewood so you can roast s'mores and enjoy other classic camping moments!
We hope you found this guide useful! If you have any questions or want to shop tent trailers for sale, visit the friendly staff at Mountain West Trailers. We can help you with whatever you need, so stop by and visit our dealership today. You'll find us in Heber City but we proudly serve all of the greater SLC area.