Perhaps you haven't camped since you were a child, but it is still rewarding! There is no reason why you can't get out there and make new memories if you know how to do it the right way. The tips below can help.

Make sure your sleeping bag is right for the weather. A bag that is intended for winter conditions will surely cause you to overheat when you are trying to sleep in summer weather. If you are going to bring a light bag in the winter, you may end up freezing and having a miserable time. You might even get hypothermia.

Purchase a few camping pillows to take with you. Standard bed pillows can become hot and sticky in humid weather. Those big pillows can also mildew, because they absorbs moisture. Camping pillows are coated to prevent this from happening, keeping you dry and comfortable.

Pack what is necessary for your children. Camping can be dirty. Children, in particular, love to get their hands in the dirt. Expect them to be all shades of dirty as the day moves on. While this cannot usually be prevented, be sure to pack some extra clothing. Remember, always be prepared!

Never forget to see what the weather will be like in the area you will be camping at, prior to leaving. The Internet is a great resource for finding weather related information for the area you will be camping in. When you know what to expect, you will have the right clothes packed.

Did you know that dryer lint can make great kindling to get a campfire started? Start storing your lint in a bag a couple weeks before your trip. Keep a used grocery bag on your laundry room door to collect the lint. By doing this, you'll be able to collect the kindling on the day you're taking the trip.

The lint from your dryer's lint filter will help you start a campfire. Before you go camping, start saving lint from the dryer's filter. An easy way to remember to save up your lint is to keep a plastic bag near your dryer as a reminder. Using this method, you can acquire kindling and camp in the