I have written a number of articles on the positive that camping can have on a family or friends. I have also written numerous articles on various camping supplies that I believe are a must for the first timer up through the experienced outdoorsman.

Today I wanted to touch on some items that I believe should be in everybody's camping repertoire and that is gear for the rain. Sure we do not want to think about having inclement weather while we are sitting around the crackling campfire at night roasting our marshmallows with the kids. However, if you go camping enough, you will invariably run into some rain.

Do not let the rain dampen your spirits though. You can take some preventative measures to decrease the negative affect it could have on your camping trip.

For starters invest in a good rain suit. Not one of those dollar store ponchos, but a good quality rain suit, both the pants and the jacket with a hood of course. A good rain suit is worth twice its weight in gold because it will keep even the heaviest downpours off of you. They can range in price from $20 up to over $100. If you go camping just once or twice a year, $30 is probably the max you should spend. If you are a camping fanatic like me, then you will want to get to the upper echelon of rain gear which is over $75.

If it is in your budget, purchase a screen tent that is no smaller than twelve feet by twelve feet. A screen tent will provide shelter around the picnic table in the event the wet stuff should pay you a visit. Any smaller and you will barely be able to move around in it. When it rains the screen tent will not only give you an area for the family to sit under, but you can also bring your coolers and containers inside.

Invest in good blue or brown painters tarps. You can find them in any home center such as Lowes or Home Depot. You can use tarps to cover everything from firewood to your tent. Also you will want to use a tarp underneath your tent to create a barrier between your tent floor and the wet ground. This way the water won't seep up through the bottom. Just make sure there is no overhang when you lay down the tarp otherwise it will become a rain catcher as opposed to a barrier. Great part of a tarp is you can fold it up, put it in a plastic bag when you are done and wait until you get home to clean it.

I have given you three items that I know will make a rainy camping trip a better experience. Just remember that enjoying the outdoors means enjoying everything it has to offer including the rain. Arm yourself with the right gear and you can turn what would normally be a terrible time, into a great adventure.

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