Choosing a Camping Table

Camping tables are not one of the first things that people put on their camping pack list, but if you are going to be feeding more than just a couple of people, they can come in very handy. It’s great sitting around your campfire watching the stars, but it gets a bit complicated when you start trying to balance your drink and plate with nothing to put them on but your lap.

When you’re choosing a camping table, there are a couple of things you’ll want to keep in mind. The biggest consideration is the size and weight of the table and how that will impact the type of camping you’re going to be doing. If you’re planning on car camping – i.e., you’re going to be able to drive directly to your campsite – then the weight of your camp table won’t matter too greatly. Just pick a size that can be transported easily in your car and will be large enough to handle everything you’re going to want to put on it.

On the other hand, if you’re planning on hiking in to your campsite, then size and weight will definitely be an issue. You don’t want to try and lug a huge table through the woods. In this situation, you’ll want to find a smaller and lighter camp table that will fold small enough to fit in your pack.

The next time you go camping, consider taking along a camping table. They can make the difference at meal time between enjoying your dinner and trying to pick your supper up off of the ground.