When you think of a camping trip, you probably picture a tent and the outdoors. Are you aware of the other aspects of camping? This post will help raise awareness of the different things involved in order to experience a fun and successful trip to the outdoors. Learn to have a fun camping trip!
Water is critical for your survival when hiking in the backcountry. Carry water purification tablets with you or some sort of water filter that is capable of filtering out bacteria. There are many different kinds available at your local sporting goods store. Whenever you are looking for a water source, make sure the water is flowing; stagnant water can kill you if not treated properly.
Plan accordingly when it comes to food. It is a hassle to make room in your car for all the food you need. However, proper nourishment is crucial when you are in the woods. Also, items that are fairly inexpensive in your local store often carry a higher price tag near camping sites. Bringing enough food means that you will save money and keep everyone in your family in a good mood and happy.
Those big, colorful plastic storage bins make excellent places to store and organize all of your camping gear. While at home, keep it in a closet or the garage and right before you leave for your camping trip, pop it in the trunk or SUV Cargo area. It should keep everything air-tight, dry and easily accessible.
Take only photos and leave only footprints. That is the rule of thumb when camping. Only use the natural resources that you need and do not leave any traces that you were camping when you leave. Pick up all trash, extinguish and cover any fire pits, bury all human waste, and make the area where you camped look exactly as it did when you found it.
Avoid any wildlife you may come into contact with. Bears have become a fairly large problem with campers. In some parks they have been known to rip open the trunk of a car to gain access to food. Raccoons are also a big problem in many campgrounds. Not only are they smart and can gain access to your food supplies easily, but they can carry disease as well.
If you want to have enjoyable meals then consider taking along a wood burning camp stove. Even a small one will let you have a good cup of hot coffee or boil water for cleaning yourself or other items. There is even a neat little camp stove that has a USB charger you can use to charge your electronic devices.
Your camp should be set up before nightfall. If you are in a vehicle, this means find a secure spot to park the vehicle. When you find a camping area, make sure that your tent is pitched on a flat area that isn’t near any unsafe ledges. If you don’t do this, you could find yourself in a precarious and unsafe area after dark. You will be able to see due to the sunlight and you will have an easier time.
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!
Pack extra flashlights and batteries. It can get quite dark at night, away from all the city lights. A light source is very important. Bring a few spare flashlights just in case. Make sure that you pack extra batteries as well. A light source is something you do not want to find yourself without. There are also Tents with LED lights and fans that are a nice addition to your camping tent.
If you camp in an area known to have dangerous wildlife, be sure to incorporate extra precautions to stow away food securely. You have to wrap your food tightly and keep them away from the tent; some foods, you may have to forget. Doing so will lessen your chances for an attack.
Make sure that you know how to get a campfire burning before you head out into the woods. If you have difficulties getting a fire started, look for fire starting supplies, such as waterproof matches, to take with you. These supplies make it easy for just about anyone to start a fire on the spot.
A large number of camping related injuries are due directly to carelessness with fire, so be sure to use fire with caution. First, make sure that fires are permissible in the area of your camp site. Set a ring of stones around the fire to keep it contained. Never leave children unsupervised near an open fire.
For your first camping trips, try to choose a place that you can drive to. If your car is nearby you can use it as a “fortress” of sorts when you are in the middle of nowhere. Not only can you enter it in case of wildlife attack; it can also protect you from the elements. Look at an inflatable air bed mattress for the backseat of your car or the cargo area of your SUV. These make for a good night’s sleep out of the elements and away from wildlife.
Make sure that your tent is ready before dark if you don’t plan to sleep under the stars. Some camping locations get very dark and this can make setting up your campsite nearly impossible. You also never know when something could go wrong during set-up, such as a broken pole or a sudden tear in your tent.
Camping has a great deal more to offer than a tent and a night in the woods. There are certain safety precautions one must take in order to stay safe and enjoy the day and night. Use what you have learned today on your next camping trip and you can too, become a seasoned camper!
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