| A little forethought and organization will | | | | you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something |
| payoff in a great memorable adventure for | | | | recommended to women new to camping. |
| that next outdoors excursion you may have | | | | |
| planned. | | | | If you are going to use candles you will |
| | | | have to be very careful that you do not start |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just | | | | a fire. Rememer that the hot wax of the |
| as much light but you will have to refill the | | | | candle can burn you if you get it on your |
| tank with liquid gas and this can be messy as | | | | skin. Read online consumer reviews on |
| well as dangerous if you are not careful. | | | | anything from backpacks, sleeping bags, |
| Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | tents, camping furniture and anything else |
| to carry extras. | | | | camping related you could think of. |
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| Pack a variety of clothing and prepare to | | | | 3. Go away from the beach. Never expect to |
| dress in layers if you have to. You will need | | | | watch a tsunami and survive. If the wave is |
| to pack a hat of some sort to protect you | | | | already visible you are already too close to |
| from the sun or rain. Some type of rain gear | | | | get away from it. |
| would be advisable. You will need to take a | | | | |
| close look at what type of activities you | | | | 4. Go back home only when the authorities |
| will be doing on your trip. Camping for fun | | | | announce that it is safe to return. Tsunamis |
| is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and | | | | are made up of several successions of waves. |
| relax. But before going camping you will need | | | | The danger is not yet over after one wave has |
| to purchase camping equipment one of the | | | | struck, the following wave might even be |
| better places to get the gear you need is at | | | | greater, so stay away from the area. 5. Keep |
| camping world. | | | | up to date with a portable radio for the |
| | | | latest warnings. More on Wilderness Survival |
| To make the most of the camping experience, | | | | Tips. |
| it's important to consider the weather before | | | | |
| packing up the camper or travel trailer. It | | | | 6. Try to help persons who are trapped or |
| is important to check beforehand as to where | | | | injured without compromising your own safety. |
| cycling is allowed. Most National Parks only | | | | Perform necessary first aid steps. If you do |
| allow biking on the paved and backcountry | | | | not know what to do, call for help |
| dirt roads throughout the parks. Most hiking | | | | immediately. |
| trails do not allow bicycles. Most of your | | | | |
| cycling through the parks will be done on the | | | | 7. If you have been injured call attention |
| same roads used for cars. | | | | to yourself so that you may get aid or others |
| | | | may call for help on your behalf. |
| The only problem is that camping in areas | | | | |
| that are not designated for camping can cause | | | | 8. Do not go near any damaged buildings |
| problems with the law. Many land owners do | | | | because there might be debris that might fall |
| not wish campers to be on their property and | | | | on you. |
| some nature reserves prohibit camping due to | | | | |
| damage it can cause to the environment. | | | | 9. When you are allowed to go back home, |
| | | | enter with great caution. Watch out for live |
| Wisconsin for instance has no national park | | | | wires and electrical shorts. Avoid using any |
| but has some of the best state parks you | | | | electrical appliance to avoid being |
| could ever want. So, it is not so important | | | | accidentally electrocuted. |
| exactly where you go as long as the place you | | | | |
| go has adequate facilities and is well kept. | | | | 10. Do not drink tap water until authorities |
| Nature is everywhere, so you don't need to | | | | have declared it safe. Throw out food that |
| travel far for your camping trip. You can | | | | has come into contact with flood waters. |
| journey to a national park, drive to a local | | | | |
| campground, or pitch a tent in your own | | | | Tsunamis cannot be stopped, but you can |
| backyard. | | | | prevent yourself from being endangered. Know |
| | | | what to do, and remember it well. Don't |
| Important Survival Tips during a Tsunami | | | | forget sunscreen, bug spray and hygiene |
| | | | items. Toilet paper and paper towels are |
| The great tsunami that has greatly | | | | absolute necessities. Bring along some soap |
| devastated countries near the Indian Ocean in | | | | and toothpaste, but leave the hair gel and |
| the previous year is one of the most | | | | makeup at home. Mother Nature doesn't care |
| disastrous catastrophes in recent history. | | | | what you look like. She just wants you to |
| And tsunamis continue to be great threats for | | | | enjoy your stay. Camping is a great way to |
| people living near the coasts. Knowing | | | | enjoy amazing outdoors and be close to |
| essential survival steps for a tsunami cannot | | | | nature. It is not just another holiday; it's |
| be overemphasized. A Tsunami can bring great | | | | a way of life. While camping out, one is |
| destruction to human communities. In Thailand | | | | surrounded by nature and serenity. |
| alone, 5,395 died in last year's tsunami with | | | | |
| 2,817 people still missing and 6,000 | | | | One of the most convenient and popular |
| individuals displaced. Over 50,000 children | | | | camping activities is hiking trails. For some |
| have been greatly affected by the disaster | | | | people a hike can consist of a simple walk |
| with 1,480 of them losing at least one | | | | around the park, while others prefer a much |
| parent. | | | | lengthier hike. Regardless of what sort of |
| | | | hike you will be taking, a little preparation |
| Tsunamis, like other natural calamities, | | | | will go a long way in ensuring a comfortable |
| cannot be prevented, thus the only hope is | | | | journey. Avoid camping in low places--Air |
| preparation and survival. Here are some | | | | flow gets stagnant and typically moisture |
| important survival tips during a Tsunami: | | | | settles more. Also, if it rains whilst your |
| | | | tent is up, there's a greater chance of water |
| 1. Watch for announcements on the radio or | | | | collecting when you're camped in a low lying |
| TV about emergency information and always be | | | | area. Lastly, position your tent so that your |
| prepared for evacuation when there is an | | | | head is uphill wherever you camp (seeing as |
| impending danger. 2. If an official warning | | | | most locations are rarely ever flat). |
| or even detected signs for a tsunami is | | | | |
| announced, leave immediately if you are | | | | Plan on eating about as much while you're |
| living near the coast. Go to places with | | | | camping as you eat when you're at home. If |
| higher elevation that are far from the | | | | you're car camping and you have the extra |
| coastlines. Tsunami warnings are issued when | | | | space, it might not hurt to take a little |
| the weather bureau are almost certain about | | | | extra food; but if you're packing it in, |
| the tsunami threat. | | | | every ounce counts, especially on long hikes. |
| | | | Be sure not to under pack your camping food - |
| Once your kids (and you) recover from the | | | | the only thing longer than a 20-miler is a |
| shock of having no television or Internet | | | | 20-miler when you're hungry. Starving your |
| access, you'll all have an eye-opening | | | | body while doing rigorous exercise, like |
| experience. | | | | hiking, could have adverse affects on your |
| | | | health. Then once you purchase the tent, |
| Camping is relatively inexpensive, often | | | | practice setting it up several times. This |
| nostalgic, and gives campers a chance to | | | | will give you an idea of what tools you will |
| really appreciate their natural world. | | | | need to take with you. Doing this will also |
| | | | give you a great idea about the functionality |
| Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to | | | | and usage for your tent. You may also need to |
| experience the parks wilderness during the | | | | take some spare parts for the tent incase of |
| winter season. Snowshoeing trails may also be | | | | breakage or damage to some parts. |
| available in parks. | | | | |
| | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of |
| The most common material that you can choose | | | | the West Elk Mountains. I cruised south from |
| when you go camping consists of the | | | | Glenwood Springs, turned short of the road to |
| technologies that will permit the water to | | | | Aspen, and passed the beehive coke ovens of |
| pass through the material yet it doesn't | | | | Redstone to the town of Marble. In some ways, |
| allow the water to go into it. You will need | | | | Marble is a modern ghost town, with dirt |
| ice to keep the frozen foods cool. Save up | | | | roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| you milk containers plastic works best wash | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it |
| out and fill ¾ full of water an place in | | | | retains its "living" status. Camping in a van |
| the freezer. When you have a few frozen | | | | can be cold at times, as it was for us in the |
| containers you now have the ice that will | | | | deserts of Arizona last winter. We started |
| keep your food cold. | | | | the van and cranked up the heater once in a |
| | | | while, but only for brief periods. |
| The next time you are planning on a great | | | | |
| camping experience, don't let the hassle of | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and |
| choosing a campsite get you down. Visit one | | | | saying, "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by |
| of these great websites. With the thousands | | | | myself" ask questions like "How can I contact |
| of campgrounds from which to choose, there is | | | | you if I experience a problem" or "is this |
| bound to be a place that is perfect for you | | | | campground regularly patrolled?"Don't |
| and your family. The thought of camping alone | | | | advertise you are by yourself by finding |
| can be very intimidating, especially if | | | | campsites away from walking trails |