Relax, Retreat And Explore The Great Outdoors

 

TIP! Be sure to know the recent conditions of where you will be staying. For example, you will want to know if the area will be dry enough to find suitable firewood. Very few things will beat getting out and under the bright stars with the people you love. Camping is one of the best activities out there, and for a good reason. However, while camping may be a blast, you need to plan for many things when taking a trip. Keep reading for some great tips to help you prepare for a camping trip. TIP! When you purchase a new tent for camping, take it home and completely set the tent up before going on a camping trip. This allows you to check and see that all the pieces are there and that you know how to assemble your shelter correctly. Pack and carry a survival kit on your person for the entire trip. You should have a bandanna (to use as a sling or tourniquet), wound coverings, something to use for sprains, matches, a knife, tablets to purify water and a compass in your kit. You need this if you become lost or stranded; the items in your kit may save your life. Never leave the kit behind, even for a short excursion. TIP! Preparation and organization are chief factors to facilitate a great camping trip. Prepare in advance to avoid the downfalls of camping. Emergency kits are a good thing to have prepared for any camping trip. You want to bring a kit for any situation that might arise during your camping trip. Antivenom is another important component to bring with you, depending on the area where you visit. TIP! Review the medical coverage that you have. You may need another policy if you’re going to a different state. It’s not totally necessary to rough it during your entire trip. You can bring along something comforting from home for your trip. Your favorite candy bar or some prepackaged creamers for your morning coffee are light and simple to bring along. It is these simple luxuries that can lift your mood. TIP! For an exciting twist on the morning meal while camping with your kids, get up early and prepare a “jungle breakfast”. Tie up small boxes of juice, cereal and food to a tree. Not only are oranges a great snack for camping, but they also serve as a natural mosquito repellant. Enjoy the oranges and then rub the inside of the peel on any exposed skin to keep insects at bay. TIP! Did you know that dryer lint can make great kindling to get a campfire started? Before you go camping, start saving lint from the dryer’s filter. Just hang a grocery bag next to your dryer and stuff the lint into the bag. Always set up your camp before nightfall. If you are traveling in an RV, park it in a well secured area. When pitching a tent, locate dry and flat ground. If you […]

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