Protect Your Family While Camping In The Wild!

Camping is a cost-effective, fun way to enjoy a family holiday and camping and campsites have changed a long way in recent years. Exploring the nature with your family can be a fun activity, but remember to be prepared for any situation. Respecting elementary rules while camping in nature is highly important because it can keep your family safe. There are some items that are essential if you want your camping trip to be a success. A typical emergency bag is designed for survival situations or during unexpected and urgent circumstances requiring some supplies, here are some vital items that you should take:

• Torch – for lighting the way to the toilet block at night.

• Lamps – for some light in the tent.
• Plenty of warm, waterproof clothing – even in the summer.
• Gas for the stove – buy this when you buy your stove.
• Matches & batteries – always good to have to have in emergencies!
• Insect repellent- it keeps pesky mosquitoes and other insects away.
• First Aid kit – including plenty of plasters, anti-histamine, pain-killers etc.
• Bottled water – always good to have to hand.

We all know that while engaging in outdoor camping fun or frolicking in the wilderness where the individual may suddenly end up at the mercy of nature’s fury, emergencies or disaster situations may occur. Emergency situations vary, but it is people’s preparedness to deal with these situations which will help us survive and this is why you must always be prepared.

That is why it is imperative to follow certain rules while camping in the wild:

• Remember to set up cooking, eating and supply area at least 100 yards from your sleeping area. Store food and scented items by hanging at least 10 to 15 feet above ground and 4 feet from top and side supports or store highly resistant containers.
• For increased safety, camp in open areas away from trails, thick brush, berry patches, spawning streams or carcasses and sleep in a tent.

• When collecting firewood and picking up possessions off the ground, be careful of snakes, scorpions and other insects that are often hard to detect. While on site, do check for insects in your bedding, clothing and footwear before using.
• Be safe around the BBQ – never light a barbecue in an confined space, don’t leave children unsupervised near a barbecue and make sure the barbecue is fully put out after use.

Tip: taking Pets on Hiking Trails is Not Advised. Pets may attract wild animals and are not allowed on some parks. If dogs are permitted, keep them on a short leash to avoid conflicts with wildlife.

All these having been said, we think that your family is the most important aspect of your life and this is why you should always keep them safe and make sure that you have all the tools needed to do so at any time and to follow local regulations while camping.

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