The Wilderness Awaits You, Getting Packed For Camping
TIP! Buy a sleeping bag which will suit the weather you will be in. Don’t take a heavy sleeping bag out in the summer, it could make you sweat and be uncomfortable all night long. Trying new areas for camping can lead to new experiences, but you will need to be prepared in order to stay safe. Keep reading to find insights and advice for planning a successful camping trip. TIP! You might think nature naturally provides all the wood you need, but the wood where you are could have already been picked clean, or it could be wet. Bringing your own small supply of wood and keeping it dry is a wise decision. If you have bought a brand new tent in preparation for your camping trip, set it up at home first before you use it for camping. This allows you to check and see that all the pieces are there and that you know how to assemble your shelter correctly. This also makes setting up your tent at the campsite a much smoother process. TIP! Try out your tent before going camping by testing it out at home. That way, you can make sure you have everything you need to set up the tent, including knowledge of how to do it properly. Build yourself a survival kit; keep it with you anywhere you go while camping. 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. Your survival kit can be the difference between you making it out of the woods on a stretcher or your own two feet. Always keep it nearby and never leave it behind at the campsite. TIP! Pack a survival kit and carry it on you at all times. A survival kit should consist of matches, first aid necessities a flare gun and a knife. Make sure to pack plenty of extra clothing for your children. Camping can be a bit messy. Children seem to be magnetically attracted to dirt. This means you should prepare to have dirty children. Though this is inevitable, having extra clothes on hand is always smart. Keep yourself ready at all times. TIP! Camping can be incredibly fun or incredibly dangerous depending on just one factor: preparation. It is a bad idea to go camping unprepared. Get a big enough tent to fit everyone and gear properly. With enough room, getting up during the night will not disturb others in the tent, and you can all be comfortable while sleeping. TIP! If you are camping in the summer, go swimming too. Many people miss a nice warm shower while camping. Camping has the potential to be thrilling or hazardous, depending on your level of preparation. Only go camping when you have prepared yourself for it. If you’re going somewhere you’ve never been, do a little research about the land. Find out the weather, wildlife and […]
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