Apart from having a checklist, nothing can be more important for your camping preparation than packing your backpack because you wouldn’t like to leave what is essential and bring what you don’t need.#break#The type of things you need for a camping trip would largely depend on the trip itself whether special gear is needed.#break#Packing will become easier the more you do it.#break#Great advice on packing.#break#Some good tips for packing.#break#Always be prepared for anything.#break#If you can, try to avoid canned foods because they’re too heavy. You need to carry your rubbish until you can dispose of it properly.#break#The best thing you can have on a hiking trip is a trail mix.#break#Avoid chocolate when it’s hot unless you take the necessary precautions to prevent it from making a mess as it is melted by the heat.