| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | More on Camping Outdoors. |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | A roll of tin foil will be needed the thicker the better. |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | works very well for cooking in .Bring a plastic pail to |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light | | | | carry water in. A plastic basin will work to do dishes |
| but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and | | | | and wash up little dirty faces and hands. |
| this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are not | | | | Both sports demand having the proper equipment and |
| careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | knowledge for safety reasons. Many National Parks |
| to carry extras. | | | | offer established climbing routes that will have a wide |
| Bring along some good sunscreen. Even in the winter | | | | range of difficulty levels; usually no permits are needed, |
| time a person can get a sun burn. You may want to | | | | unless an overnight stay in backcountry is involved. It is |
| get some type of bug repellant also. Don't combine the | | | | important to check weather conditions beforehand and |
| sunscreen and bug repellant as sunscreen may have | | | | use caution, never climb alone. |
| to be used more frequently. | | | | 3. The person must also have a compass. Some |
| Lets see first you will need some type of shelter a | | | | people think that a global positioning satellite is the best |
| plastic trap 8 by 10 will make a good tent some rope | | | | way to keep everyone on track. This device can |
| 50 ft will be lots the ¼ inch nylon rope will work. | | | | pinpoint the group's location but not the actual bearings, |
| Tie the rope between two trees and place the tarp | | | | which need to be used with the map. |
| over the rope. Stake down each side of the tarp with | | | | The point is to treat your family to an unforgettable |
| screw driver numbers need 6 to 8 I buy them at flea | | | | outdoor adventure, so it doesn't matter how you plan |
| markets and garage sales. | | | | to camp or where you intend to go. |
| Severe weather can occur anytime of year and | | | | 4. The campers must not forget to take a flashlight, |
| often with little warning. According to NOAA, lightning is | | | | some extra batteries and bulbs. This is because these |
| one of the most underrated severe weather hazards | | | | things wear out with use and there is no telling when it |
| because it usually claims one or two victims at a time | | | | will run out, especially when traveling at night. |
| and does not cause mass destruction. Check with the | | | | 5. People must not forget to take some food and |
| state fishing regulations for exact dates and detailed | | | | water. It's a good idea to take some extra just in case |
| fishing information, including proper license requirements. | | | | anyone gets hungry or thirsty. Studies have shown |
| Some fishing opportunities will require overnight | | | | that a person can survive for almost 2 weeks without |
| backcountry use permits. It is always important to | | | | food and only with water should anything happen to |
| respect the park you are fishing in, in order to maintain | | | | the campers during the trip. |
| the quality waters that protect the natural fish | | | | 6. It's a good idea to take along a pocketknife. This |
| populations and food sources for bald eagles, ospreys | | | | can be used to cut wood for the fire, repair the tent |
| and otters among others. | | | | should it be damaged or help the group hunt for food in |
| A large van called an RV in employed by many | | | | case the supplies run out. |
| campers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan is | | | | 7. The most important thing to have is a first aid kit. |
| attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic mobile | | | | This should have sterile gauze, pads, bandages, |
| homes, with beds, gas and sometimes electricity. | | | | needles and thread that can be used to treat minor |
| Wisconsin for instance has no national park but has | | | | cuts or injuries. |
| some of the best state parks you could ever want. | | | | These things should be checked and replenished each |
| So, it is not so important exactly where you go as long | | | | time before going out on a trip because there is no |
| as the place you go has adequate facilities and is well | | | | telling what can or will happen when people go out |
| kept. | | | | camping. |
| Are your kids begging you to take them camping, but | | | | Just like your old scoutmaster used to say, "Always |
| you just can't find the time to take them on a camping | | | | be prepared". Make a list and check it three times |
| trip? Or would you like to introduce your kids to the fun | | | | before you leave on your camping trip. |
| of camping for the first time, but aren't sure if they will | | | | A definite upcoming trend is more and more people |
| enjoy it, or might get scared? Either way, camping out | | | | seeking untouched locales and wilderness. |
| in your backyard will be a fun way to spend the | | | | One of the most convenient and popular camping |
| evening and night with your kids. | | | | activities is hiking trails. For some people a hike can |
| Survival Kit For Those Going Camping | | | | consist of a simple walk around the park, while others |
| When people go camping, there are a few things that | | | | prefer a much lengthier hike. Regardless of what sort |
| must be carried on the trip. This usually includes a | | | | of hike you will be taking, a little preparation will go a |
| backpack, clothes, tent, cooking utensils, blankets, food | | | | long way in ensuring a comfortable journey. |
| and water. One thing that the group must have to be | | | | Many of the activities you might be interested in will |
| used in an emergency is a survival kit. This will be very | | | | be available in the towns near the parks. Various |
| useful in treating someone injured or for those who get | | | | outfitters and companies outside some of the popular |
| lost along the way. | | | | National Parks will offer excursions that go into the |
| Here are some of the essentials that people should | | | | parks. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether |
| always have when going camping for a few days. | | | | you're camping, hiking, fishing, or just hanging out in the |
| 1. Studies have shown that wearing a jacket or a | | | | woods for the day, with a little planning and by |
| sweater is not enough when camping out in the | | | | following these tips, I'm confident you and you're palate |
| woods. This means the individual must always have a | | | | will have the experience of a lifetime. |
| box of matches. This can be used to build a fire to | | | | Then once you purchase the tent, practice setting it |
| cook food as well keep everyone warm - especially | | | | up several times. This will give you an idea of what |
| when it is very cold in the evenings. | | | | tools you will need to take with you. Doing this will also |
| This should be placed in a waterproof case to | | | | give you a great idea about the functionality and usage |
| prevent it from getting wet making it impossible to use. | | | | for your tent. You may also need to take some spare |
| 2. The group must also carry a map. This will make it | | | | parts for the tent incase of breakage or damage to |
| easy for everyone to keep on the right track. | | | | some parts. |
| Read online consumer reviews on anything from | | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk |
| backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, camping furniture and | | | | Mountains. I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, |
| anything else camping related you could think of. | | | | turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the |
| Bring along your bicycles and hiking boots if you have | | | | beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of |
| them. Usually equipment rentals will be available for | | | | Marble. In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, |
| activities you don't generally do. | | | | with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| The most common material that you can choose | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its |
| when you go camping consists of the technologies | | | | "living" status. Camping in a van can be cold at times, |
| that will permit the water to pass through the material | | | | as it was for us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. |
| yet it doesn't allow the water to go into it. RV's come | | | | We started the van and cranked up the heater once |
| in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers | | | | in a while, but only for brief periods. |
| that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, "Hi, |
| full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in them. | | | | I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask questions like |
| Be aware that the glass globe of all gas and propane | | | | "How can I contact you if I experience a problem" or |
| lanterns get extremely hot and can give you a serious | | | | "is this campground regularly patrolled?"Don't advertise |
| burn. The thought of camping alone can be very | | | | you are by yourself by finding campsites away from |
| intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not | | | | walking trails |
| something recommended to women new to camping. | | | | |