Bringing comfort of home to the great outdoors

The summer heat may be scorching, but this is also the perfect time to go on that camping trip you have long been planning to do with family and friends.

Roughing it, with nature as your backdrop, may be exciting and fun but it also requires careful planning and some necessities. While this may sound strange and funny, some of us love the idea of vacationing in the great outdoors but are not willing to give up the modern comforts we are used to.

Luckily, there are one-stop shops which provide us with all the camping essentials we might need. All we have to do is figure out what we need for that great camping adventure.

A good tent should be one of your top camping must-haves. Choose one that has a large window and mesh vents for good ventilation and so that you won’t feel claustrophobic. Also, it is best to get a tent that has a rainfly or a separate waterproof cover that fits over the roof of your tent just in case it rains when you are out there.

Line the inside of your tent with sleeping mats—you wouldn’t want to put up with the discomfort of lying down on the hard earth beneath your tent’s floor. Don’t forget sleeping bags and travel pillows, too.

For hassle-free cooking, get a portable stove. There are many camping stoves that are lightweight and easy to use. You may also opt for a portable charcoal grill, such as Omaha’s 14” Kettle Charcoal Grill or Char-Broil’s Charcoal Tabletop Grill, for those mouthwatering barbecues.

Remember to bring battery-operated camping lanterns, flashlights and extra batteries. You wouldn’t want to be groping in the dark all night, especially when you are in an unfamiliar place.

Assuming you’re bringing your vehicle with you to the campsite, you might want to consider taking portable outdoor chairs and a picnic table with you. Choose lightweight and easy to assemble ones.

Save yourself from annoying, painful insect bites and stock up on bug repellents. You don’t want to go home with polka-dotted arms and legs no thanks to mosquito bites.

Wilcon Depot, the country’s one-stop shop for building and home improvement needs, offers all the camping essentials you and your family could need. From portable grills and tents to lightweight picnic tables and outdoor chairs, Wilcon has the camping equipment you’re looking for.

What’s more is that you can get a chance to bring home one of six brand new Toyota Fortuners when you shop at any Wilcon branch now until June 30. Every P5,000 worth of in-store or online purchase gets you one raffle entry to the “Wilcon Win Your Ride Promo.”

Visit any Wilcon branch near you or check out its websites, wilcon.com.ph and shop.wilcon.com.ph for your camping needs.