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