The typical lake trip is not a solitary experience. Instead, it is most likely to be a weekend with family, great friends and action packed fun. In order to insure that a lake trip is as little stress as possible, planning in advance is a must. Here are five things that you will want to make certain are on your list for your next lake trip.
1.A Boat
While it is relaxing and refreshing to sit on the shore and watch the world go by, there is really nothing like having access to a boat while you are at the lake. Whether you rent, borrow or own a boat of your own, it can change the feel of a lake trip from relaxing and slightly mundane to action packed and fraught with additional adrenaline.
2.Water Toys
Those who have spent time at the lake with a boat, but without any additional water toys often find themselves a little envious of the extra activities that others are having! From slick water skis to brightly colored, banana shaped pull behind rafts, the options are almost endless. Those who prefer to remain stationary often opt for a water trampoline on which they can alternate lounging and leaping.
3. Multiple Bathing Suits
Many choose to frequent lakes because they are in quiet, remote locations. The down side to being in nature is that there is rarely a retail store nearby. For this reason alone, it is a great idea to bring multiple bathing suits on a lake trip. One popular type of suit for women, enjoying a weekend of water sports is the Malliot. The one-piece construction of this suit allows for freedom of movement whether one is dangling from a rope swing or relaxing on a camp chair. Tankinis are also a top choice for many women because of the ease of wear. Packing one suit per day is typically a good rule of thumb for a lake trip.
4. Bring the Right Cooler
The right cooler can make all the difference on a lake weekend. There is little worse than reaching into a cooler in anticipation of finding a sandwich to stave off the raving hunger that comes with water play, only to end up with a handful of soggy bread, meat and cheese scraps. Thankfully, coolers have come a long way in the last 20 years, and there are many excellent options available. Make sure to look for a cooler that can fit a weekend’s worth of perishables, is easy to carry, and has a way to keep water and ice separate from your food.
5. Campfire Supplies
All too often, evenings in everyday life are every bit as busy as daytime. In some cases, evening engagements run late into the night, leaving little time for real relaxation. Lake trips with nightly campfires are just the right medicine to offset the stresses and worries of everyday life. There must be some magic to the combination of wood smoke wafting through the trees, flickering light and muted voices. In order to ensure that you are properly prepared to enjoy the experience, it is important to have comfy camp chairs or recliners, a guitar or two, and ingredients to make s’mores.
By using this list to prepare for your next lake trip, you will find that much stress and worry is removed from the packing and planning experience. Some even find that having a standard packing list stored with their trip equipment is the easiest way. Why make a new list for each trip? Why re-invent the wheel? Instead, make sure you have the right items before you start so that you can fully enjoy your next lake trip.
