Beach/Picnic Mat - Animal Kingdom

A cute little accessory to carry with you to the beach. Very convenient and useful design. Very easy to clean and maintain. Can be used at the beach, at a park, by the pool or just about anywhere you would like to chill and soak in some sun. Makes a great gift for family and friends
Customer Review: Good Beach Mat
This beach mat is great in it's compact, easy to travel design. The pattern is great for anyone. I have only had it a short time, but it seems to be holding up great and I don't see any quality issues.
Customer Review: GREAT BEACH MAT
THIS IS A FANTASTIC MAT FOR THE BEACH. I TOOK MINE TO HILTON HEAD AND WAS VERY SATISFIED WITH THE SIZE AND DURABILITY. THE BEST PART IS HOW IT FOLDS UP AS EASILY AS IT UNFOLDED. IT CAN BE CARRIED LIKE A BAG OR PURSE.

There is always a first time for everyone. Nobody is born an experienced camper. Of course if you have friends and family who have done it before, there is an added advantage, which may make the learning process a lot quicker and also help you be better prepared. Of course you can always rely on some beginner camping tips offered by expert campers on travel websites and blogs. If you are new to camping and have nobody to advise you on how to go about it you could spend sometime browsing through the various books and websites related to camping.

Beginners are advised to choose locations closer to home so that is easier to fall back in case they face any problems. Plus it is always better to go on a short trip to begin with, just to get the feel of the camping experience. Overnight camping trips are a good idea as by the end of the trip you have a fair idea of what all you need and it will help you prepare a checklist, which can be referred to for future trips. By your third or fourth trip you would have gathered enough to offer beginner camping tips to others and could probably even graduate to longer stays and more rustic locations.

Choosing a location is the first and foremost thing that one should do while planning a camping trip. If you really don't have to time to visit bookstores, there are an adequate number of online resources where expert campers provide information on the popular locations, things to watch out for like wildlife and snakes, details of the weather and lots of other important beginner camping tips. Choose a location which is likely to be more populated as you could always do with a little company on your first trip in case you need any assistance.

Next you need to figure out what you have to carry with you on your trip. Again websites dedicated to adventure and travel will be able to provide you with necessary information. How to choose the right sleeping bag, what utensils to carry with you, how to pack and what to do and what not to do at your camping grounds. Some campsites have specific park rules. It is always better to brush up on all the information you need before you head out into the great outdoors and beginner camping tips provided by online resources or friends are the ideal way to begin your orientation.

All in all, try to ensure you are well prepared, avoid solo trips the first time, check all your equipment before you leave and get some first aid training. It always comes in handy especially at remote locations. Also, ensure you keep all the beginner camping tips in mind before and during your trip and you are sure to have an exciting camping experience which may just intice you to get away more often and have some real fun interacting with Mother Nature.

The author is an editor at Niche Article Directory and is an outdoor enthusiast who spends his free time outside camping somewhere.