Essential travel preparations for your camping trip

No matter whether you are going on a well-considered and well-planned camping trip or go wherever the wind is blowing, some preparations are necessary before you can start your journey. Depending on the extent of your camping trip, you should make the first preparations 6 to 8 weeks before you leave. But don't let this discourage you - we have you covered with our checklist. It helps beginners not to lose their heads and serves as a reminder for experienced campers. Let's get started with the essential travel preparations.

• Now it is time to research general information about the destination (experiences, activities, places of interest, public holidays, is the site suitable for children or pets, traffic regulations, fuel, electricity and water supply, weather conditions, etc.).
• Update the navigation devices and provide up-to-date road maps as well as travel guides.
• Inform yourself about possible tolls (highway, bridge, and tunnel tolls), route length, and rest stops to avoid stress on the road.
• Checking the customs regulations of the country of travel will save you a lot of suffering when crossing the border.
• Write down critical telephone numbers such as emergency numbers, the telephone number of your embassy, or relevant doctors.
• Also very important: checking first aid kits, life jackets, warning vests, and the warning cross!
• Take care of necessary tickets, such as ferry tickets.
• Travel adapters, storage media, and emergency batteries should be available.
• Explain to your neighbors, friends, or acquaintances how they should handle and care for your mail, plants, or remaining pets.
• Meal Prep is a great way to have enough food with you but avoid excess food. To plan your meals before your trip, get inspiration from our recipe suggestions!
• The best thing is to pack your bags now. But please do not pack everything you can get your hands on. On our equipment checklist, you will find an overview of all the essential things that you should pack for a perfect camping trip.

• Check again all identity cards or passports, health insurance cards, papers for the car or motorhome, credit cards as well as traveler's checks and booking confirmations, and then stow them appropriately in hand luggage or easily accessible places.
• Pack all important keys and duplicate keys for vehicles, locks, lockers, etc.
• Fully charge all devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PC as well as your navigation system.
• Save your kitchen from perishable food and yourself from new roommates after the camping trip!
• Disconnecting electrical appliances such as telephone, TV, computer, and co. from the electricity, telephone, and antenna network and turning off the gas and water main faucet should be done when leaving home.
• In the camper or caravan: Check cupboards, drawers, windows, doors, and tailgates to make sure they are closed and that the load is well secured. (Tip: If there is no automatic gas system, the gas bottles must be closed for the journey).
• One last check, if you have everything relevant with you