First time camping? Start here.
From choosing a campsite to getting your things ready. A relaxed preparation for your first camping adventure.
At a glance
Choose your tent first, arrange a suitable campsite pitch and list your personal belongings. You do not have to plan everything at once.
Start with your way of camping
Imagine your days at the campsite. Would you like a family tent, the atmosphere of a glamping tent or a rooftop tent on a trailer? Start with that choice to make your preparation more concrete.
At KampKlaar, you rent a tent and camping equipment as one package. Family has a family tent, Glamping a glamping tent and Roof a rooftop tent that stays on the trailer.
Unsure which tent to choose? Read how to compare Family, Glamping and Roof.
Choose a place that suits your plans
You arrange your campsite pitch yourself. Think about what you enjoy: quiet surroundings, nearby facilities or time at the campsite. Then check what the campsite offers.
Check that the pitch suits your tent and any trailer. Allow space for guy ropes, a table and chairs too. Ask us if you are unsure about a pitch.
Make two separate lists
Keep your rental equipment separate from your personal luggage. That shows what you need to bring and avoids packing things twice.
- In your rental package: the tent and its camping equipment.
- Bring yourself: clothing, toiletries, towels, food and drinks.
- Still to check: the final inventory and room for everything in your vehicle.
Also see our personal packing list. It gives you a starting point without a long list of things you might not need.
Leave room in your schedule
Keep the first day simple. Take time to get to know the campsite, put up your tent and find a place for your things. Your first evening needs no elaborate programme.
Before leaving, read how KampKlaar works. Then you know what the package includes and what you prepare yourself.
By KampKlaar
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