| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | Outdoor Camping. If you are using a gas lantern in the |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | rain you have to be careful because the glass globe |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | can break if a lot of water gets on it. A single mantle in |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light | | | | a lantern gives off about 300 watts of light. |
| but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and | | | | Therefore in order to make sure that you have a |
| this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are not | | | | pleasant camping adventure, make sure that you are |
| careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | fully clothed against all odds. |
| to carry extras. | | | | Another great survival training book is one written by |
| Have you ever thought you might like to try a totally | | | | Gregory Davenport, known as Wilderness Survival. |
| different Vacation? Is the cost of your Vacation this | | | | The great thing about this book is that it deals with |
| year a problem? Did you know that a week long | | | | major aspects related to survival, which are clothing, |
| Camping Vacation for a family of four can work out | | | | protection, fire, signals, food, water, navigation, and |
| to under a $1000. To go camping does not have to | | | | dealing with injuries. Almost all the things you need to |
| cost a arm and a leg. With the basics found in your | | | | know about survival in the outdoors is covered in this |
| home you could go today. | | | | book. If you can get your hands on a military survival |
| Severe weather can occur anytime of year and | | | | manual, it too contains the essentials of survival in the |
| often with little warning. According to NOAA, lightning is | | | | outdoors and is a very useful survival training book. It |
| one of the most underrated severe weather hazards | | | | teaches you how to use various tools as well as |
| because it usually claims one or two victims at a time | | | | make your own makeshift tools from various things |
| and does not cause mass destruction. | | | | found in the outdoors. |
| Horseback riding might be a fun and exciting option | | | | Finally, it is important, especially for a beginner, to try |
| while visiting a national park. Several parks offer gravel | | | | and get used to some of the survival tips found in |
| roads for horseback riding, certain parks also have | | | | these books. It will be easier to actually do if you need |
| horse rentals and guided excursions available. The only | | | | to use the survival techniques. For example, try to start |
| problem is that camping in areas that are not | | | | a small fire in your backyard using techniques taught in |
| designated for camping can cause problems with the | | | | the books. Books can be a replacement for actual |
| law. Many land owners do not wish campers to be on | | | | survival training. These books will better prepare you |
| their property and some nature reserves prohibit | | | | for your outdoor journeys in case something unwanted |
| camping due to damage it can cause to the | | | | happens. |
| environment. | | | | Don't expect to bring along your everyday dinnerware |
| Where to go is the big decision. Some are lucky | | | | and automatic coffeepot for your campout. |
| enough to live near national se are national parks | | | | Remember, you will be roughing it, so pack accordingly. |
| because they are very special areas. Had it with the | | | | Bring plastic dishes and cutlery that can be washed |
| "rat race"? Got time off but not much cash to spend? | | | | and reused, but won't break in transit. |
| Losing touch with your family? Sounds like an | | | | Camping... a way of life! |
| old-fashioned campout is just what you need. | | | | More and more people are traveling these days for |
| Useful Books for Survival Techniques | | | | different reasons. Some travel for adventure, some to |
| Survival in the wilderness or jungle, on an island or | | | | be close to nature and some for just a rejuvenating |
| mountain, and other types of terrain is a must-know | | | | weekend getaway. A definite upcoming trend is more |
| for military personnel and extreme adventurers. This is | | | | and more people seeking untouched locales and |
| because anything can happen when on a journey, and | | | | wilderness. |
| so they must be prepared for the various possibilities | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing outdoors |
| they may encounter. This is the reason most, if not all | | | | and be close to nature. It is not just another holiday; it's |
| of them, are required to go through survival training. | | | | a way of life. While camping out, one is surrounded by |
| If you are planning to go on a trek outdoors, wherever | | | | nature and serenity. The experience might be missing |
| it may be, treat the knowledge of survival techniques | | | | urban comforts that one is used to... but in return one |
| as a must. You never know when something will | | | | gets to explore a lot that is absolutely different from |
| happen while you are outdoors, so it's best to prepare. | | | | the usual city life. In the hustle bustle of the fast paced |
| However, unlike those people who went through | | | | life that we live in, we tend to lose touch with our own |
| specialized training, you can settle for survival training | | | | selves. Camping is a wonderful way to get in touch |
| books and practice to help you out. There are many | | | | with one's inner self. |
| survival training books out there in the marketplace. | | | | Hiking is a wonderful way to view nature at its finest, |
| They teach you basic techniques which are the most | | | | as the parks really are preserving special pieces of our |
| useful, such as how to start a fire. The books also | | | | wilderness. Depending on what park you will be hiking, |
| provide countless numbers of tips based on the | | | | the trails will offer different ranges of difficulty levels. |
| experience of the author. | | | | Many trails will lead to scenic vistas as easy hikes, |
| One of these books is Outdoor Survival Skills by | | | | while other hikes may be significantly more challenging |
| Larry Dean Olsen. This book contains the essentials | | | | and too steep for some. |
| needed in wilderness survival, including how to use the | | | | Looking Good--Last but certainly not least: If you've |
| surroundings to your advantage. There is also a listing | | | | never set up your tent before, it's best to practice at |
| of various plants with pictures that tell you if they are | | | | home until you can do it in your sleep (bit of an you |
| poisonous, edible, or for medicinal purposes. | | | | know what I mean). This will save you any |
| Do a search on "discount camping gear" and you will | | | | embarrassment later on in the 'Real World'. More |
| find a number of online camping stores that sell all | | | | camping tips, guides and info at o. Do visit for learn |
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| some of the best name brands like Hillary, Coleman, | | | | survival! |
| Ozark Trail, Brunton, Eureka, Jansport, Swiss Army, | | | | The preparation you do may mean the difference |
| Boy Scout, Quest, Kelty, North Face, Gregory, | | | | from really enjoying your trip to actually roughing it and |
| Closeout and Motorcycle. | | | | trying to survive. One of the primary things you should |
| The point is to treat your family to an unforgettable | | | | do is scout out the area you want to camp in. Look at |
| outdoor adventure, so it doesn't matter how you plan | | | | the demands of the environment and available natural |
| to camp or where you intend to go. | | | | resources. The area you go to will determine what |
| Bring along your bicycles and hiking boots if you have | | | | supplies and gear you will need to take with you. |
| them. Usually equipment rentals will be available for | | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk |
| activities you don't generally do. | | | | Mountains. I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, |
| Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to | | | | turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the |
| experience the parks wilderness during the winter | | | | beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of |
| season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in | | | | Marble. In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, |
| parks. A roll of tin foil will be needed the thicker the | | | | with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| better. works very well for cooking in .Bring a plastic | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its |
| pail to carry water in. A plastic basin will work to do | | | | "living" status. Camping in a van can be cold at times, |
| dishes and wash up little dirty faces and hands. | | | | as it was for us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. |
| The next time you are planning on a great camping | | | | We started the van and cranked up the heater once |
| experience, don't let the hassle of choosing a campsite | | | | in a while, but only for brief periods. |
| get you down. Visit one of these great websites. With | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, "Hi, |
| the thousands of campgrounds from which to choose, | | | | I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask questions like |
| there is bound to be a place that is perfect for you | | | | "How can I contact you if I experience a problem" or |
| and your family. | | | | "is this campground regularly patrolled?"Don't advertise |
| The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, | | | | you are by yourself by finding campsites away from |
| especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something | | | | walking trails |
| recommended to women new to camping. More on | | | | |