Camping is surely a lot of fun, but one has to be careful while going into the forest. Follow these safety camping tips and make the best out of your camping:
-
Set up the camp before it gets dark. Try to travel during daylight whenever possible as traveling after darkness has resulted in many accidents from falls.
-
Look out for potential hazards. Be sure to check thoroughly for glass, sharp objects, branches, large ant beds, poison ivy, bees and hazardous terrain.
-
Avoid areas where threat of natural hazards is high. Check the contour of the land and for potential trouble due to rain.
-
Inspect the site carefully before setting up the camp. Look for a level site with enough room to spread your gear.
-
Build fires in a safe area. Your open fires and fuel burning appliances must be far enough away from the tent to prevent ignition from sparking flames and heat.
-
Don’t ever leave your fires unattended. Be sure you have an area for a fire that cannot spread laterally or vertically – a grill or stone surface is ideal.
-
Beware when encountering wildlife. Avoid using a flashlight at night as many animals feed at night and the use of a flashlight may warn them away. To ward off bears, keep your campsite clean and do not leave food, garbage, coolers, cooking equipment or utensils out in the open.
-
Watch out for bugs. Avoid attracting stinging insects by wearing light colored clothing and avoiding perfume and cologne.
-
Beware of poisonous plants. Be sure to familiarize yourself with any dangerous plants that are common to the area where you are camping.
-
Think before you drink. No matter how clean or pure stream water looks, it’s likely to contain water-borne parasites and microorganisms that can cause discomfort or serious illness.
Search Here
You might also like
|
|
|
|
|
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
Interesting tips, but I wish you went a little deeper into the content. For example, in the fall it’s hard to leave home on Friday night after work and make it to the camp site before dark. Does this mean I should never go camping in the fall? How about bringing along a lantern to light the area as I’m setting up camping. You mention keeping your camp fire away from your tent. Good idea for sure. How about looking at the ground around the fire for combustibles (like pine needles) or over head for ladder fuels? There’s more to campfire safety than just keeping the fire away from your tent. What about bringing along a first aid kit for cuts, burns, or other types of emergencies you might face? You’ve gotten a good start, but more detail would have helped.