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Camping is a great way for everyone to get away from the stresses they experience in life. If you not plan ahead, your trip could run into problems. Have an incident free camping adventure by using the information provided to you in this article.
If you are going backcountry camping, you should probably carry a snake bite kit in your gear. The best snake bite kits are the ones that use suction. Some kits have scalpels and blood flow constrictors in them. Scalpels can actually cut the poison into the blood stream faster, and constrictors can be deadly if not used properly.
When it comes to food, bring only what you need on a camping trip. Extra food out in the wilderness is a calling card for wild animals to come visiting your campground. If you do find that you have additional food, tie it up in cloth and handg it as high as you can in a tree away from your immediate campground. This will help keep you from unwanted animal introductions.
Consider purchasing inexpensive walkie-talkies to take with you on your next camping trip to provide a way to keep in touch with everyone in your party in areas where cell phone reception may not be available. This can be especially important if you are camping with children and need to keep track of their whereabouts.
Buy yourself some camping pillows for your trip. If you take along a regular bedroom pillow, it can get hot and sticky when it's hot outside. The moisture in the air can also cause mildew. Camping pillows have a protective coating on them to prevent the absorption of moisture.
Make sure you observe the campground rules and regulations. One of the biggest concerns is trash and also noisiness within a campsite. People often think that people can't hear them, but noise travels far in a campsite. It is extremely difficult to have any privacy, especially when people are supposed to be observing quiet hours.
Take care to pack sufficient, non-perishable foods. Depending on the length of your stay, you will want food that is not very perishable. It could end up causing food poisoning and quickly end your trip. There are many great online sources to provide you with information on how to properly prepare and store food for your camping trip.
When traveling to your camping destination, plan on stopping and having a meal when you're near the campground, but before you actually arrive. Being well fed before arriving will ease frustrations if the campground is full, or if it takes longer to get your gear set up. Use this break to discuss your plans and to remind everyone of how to remain safe!
If you're going camping with a pet, take them for a vet visit beforehand. Inform your veterinarian of where you plan to go camping. Get your pet updated on all their vaccinations and be sure they have protection against ticks, mites, and fleas. You can never be too careful when it comes to the safety of a pet.
While camping seems synonymous with a campfire, that campfire doesn't necessarily have to be made from wood. In fact, it might be safer and easier to use a portable campfire unit powered by propane. For the most part, these units are permitted unless there is a fire ban in place. Marshmallows taste just as good from these units as they do over an open, wood-burning fire, too.
You need to carry water that is clean if you will not have access to a safe spring or to clean tap water when you're camping. You can either carry your own water in bottles or bring some iodine with you to sanitize nearby water. You can also use a water filter or boil water for around 10 minutes.
To avoid those nasty mosquito bites the next time you go camping, try the peel from an ordinary orange. If you neglected to pack mosquito spray, fear not. Rub the inner peel of an orange over your body as mosquitoes will refrain from biting you. This should keep you free from mosquitoes and other pesky insects of the woods for hours.
How To Store Camping Gear
Wear layered clothing to manage your body temperature. When camping, it is a hassle to have to change clothing when temperatures suddenly rise or drop. However, if you layer your clothing, you will be able to quickly and easily peel off or put on layers of clothing as the need arises.
Avoid severe weather when going camping, and pay attention to forecasts. It is horrible trying to pitch a tent in the rain, and not much fun sitting in a tent during a rainstorm. It is equally as disturbing approaching a muddy campsite and trying to make a weekend out of it.
How To Keep Food Cold While Camping
If children will be coming along on a camping trip, be sure to pack several items to keep them entertained during down-times and after dark. Playing cards, board games, paper and crayons and story books will keep them from being bored long after the campfire has been put out.
Choose an appropriate sleeping bag for the conditions in which you will be camping. When the weather is warm, light sleeping bags work best; heavier sleeping bags are also available for colder weather. You must have a bag that surrounds the body closely so that body heat can be retained.
How To Start Camping
Make sure you secure all sources of food at night when you go to sleep. There are many animals that can frequent campgrounds at night and scavenge your food, especially when left open and unattended for hours. You don't want to wake up to your food scattered everywhere, and you left with a shortage.
It's a good idea to maintain hygiene when camping. Items like washcloths, sponges, bowls, biodegradable soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baking soda, floss, and clean water can help you stay clean during your trip. You can also use hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, and cotton balls on non-sensitive areas.
Cool Things To Do While Camping use anything with fragrances since they can attract bugs.
Make sure that you always carry a survival kit with you, especially when you wonder away from your campsite. This kit should contain water filters, a knife, compass, other first-aid tools like bandages and cold packs, and more. This will help ensure you are properly prepared to handle the wild.
It should be clear to you now that you have plenty of different issues to consider when you prepare for a camping trip. However, you are now armed with the knowledge you need to tackle any topics that come up. So go out and have fun on your camping adventure!