Five tips for a good camping trip!

Are you going on a camping trip? Here are some good tips on what to pack, how to find a good place to stay, and how to get a good night's sleep outdoors.

1. Accommodation

First and foremost, it may be a good idea to find accommodation in advance of your trip. Although the right of way is the basis for outdoor activities in Norway, you can't necessarily stay overnight just anywhere, as forests and fields can often belong to private property.

There are free camping sites for tents, and there are a number of campsites that offer tent space, such as Storesand and Stuevika Teltplass****in Hvaler. Here you will find an idyllic tented accommodation close to the forest and coast. Tick the box for "tent space" when you search for accommodation at Campio.

2. Equipment

For a tent trip, you need equipment adapted to the surroundings and temperature. Are there sub-zero temperatures at night? Make sure you have a sleeping pad that provides good insulation from the ground. For comfort, it can be good to have an inflatable sleeping pad, and if the ground is cold, an extra sleeping pad underneath for insulation. Use a sleeping bag according to the temperature.

Do you need equipment such as a tent? We support the sharing economy! Save money and the environment by borrowing from friends or family, sharing equipment with others, or renting. Pinsj.no helps you rent affordable hiking equipment - visit their site here.

3. Accommodation

When you set up your tent - make sure to make camp on a level surface, so that you don't have to lie sideways and slide off your sleeping pad at night. For a good night's sleep, it may be a good idea to bring earplugs to sleep well through the night. Nature offers animal sounds such as birds chirping and flies buzzing that affect the quality of your sleep.

A good tip for not freezing is to pee before you fall asleep, so that the body uses energy to warm itself and the sleeping bag, and not the bladder. Do some pushups or jump ropes before you lie down in your sleeping bag.

4. Food on a camping trip

A packed lunch that is relatively underrated when camping is bread and cold cuts. This food is easily accessible and ready to eat, and toppings can be anything from simple cheese and ham to dinner spreads such as omelettes or casseroles. Slices of bread can also be grilled over a campfire to make delicious toast - but make sure to grill in a place that does not violate the campfire ban.

With a storm kitchen, the trip becomes extra luxurious. We recommend casseroles, pasta, omelettes and pancakes on the trip! Remember gas and matches.

5. Camping provides extra security and comfort

Tent accommodation at a campsite offers a number of facilities in the immediate area. Several campsites have changing rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, showers, playgrounds, restaurants and more. This means it is a short distance to comfort if you get hungry, cold, need access to water and more. At Valsøya****you can, for example, order breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Explore the Campio map to find tent sites where you want to go!