Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kitchen chores
The thought of doing chores without all the
conveniences of modern life can put some people off
camping altogether. But with some preparation, the
everyday chores can be managable, and even
enjoyable. Children who won't stir themselves from
the couch to clean up at home, often find it fun to
help in the great outdoors. If you're backpacking,
you'll also have the same old chores, but it's pleasant
to find that you simply do everything in miniature.
• If you have access to a tap, use a water carrier so
you don't have to make too many trips. But bear in
mind that a liter of water weighs 2.2 lb (1 kg).
• If there's no water supply, then you'll have to rely
on nearby streams, rivers or lakes. Drinking water
must be purified (see pp.88-89) and young children
should be supervised when collecting it.
• Doing the dishes is less yucky if you've got gloves,
a bowl, and some detergent handy. You can bring a
dishcloth, but air drying works well outside.
• Every campsite has garbage on it. This is because
no matter how careful people think they are, they
always leave something. Make sure you dispose of
your trash properly.
• Never bury food waste. Animals love a challenge.
Burning cans after use gets rid of tempting residue.
Take old cutlery with you.
Plastic will only end up in
landfill sites.
