This will also give you a
idea about the handling and usage of
your tent. You may also need to take some spare
parts for the tent incase of breakage or damage
to some parts. Certain outdoor equipment and
outdoor gear you better take with you,
no need for special survival equipment
or
survival gear when you are on a casual
camping trip.
For your outdoor camping a good camping
sleeping bag is a real asset, check for
a lightweight sleeping bag with some natural
air exchange because if its not a good
material you will easily start sweating.
When you have your tent prepared look
for the food you will take with you
on your outdoor camping tour. What kind of food and
drinks will you need on a daily basis? Will you preparing meals cold or hot?
In general, pack some moor food for any emergency that may arise.
Some snacks wont hurt either since you
will need lot of energy on your trek.
Next what about the weather,
is it cold, hot, wet, dusty or ? weather
also can change suddenly. Pack
appropriate outdoor clothing and look
after good shoes, boots or sport shoes.
If you go on your outdoor hike in a area
where snake are use boots.
Some good sunscreen is necessary
when there is water, snow or beach
around and get some bug repellant too.
The emergency kit:
A
good emergency kit is as necessary as food and water on your
outdoor camping trip. Some items to consider are: flashlight with extra batteries, a whistle,
maybe cell phone, waterproof matches, bottled water, map and compass.
A small wood cutting tool, maybe a small
radio and according where you go
trekking a bear pepper spray, better 2
cans, a knife with some attachments, a
few meter nylon rope, and a first aid kit. The first aid kit should contain at a minimum sterile gauze, antiseptic wipes, adhesive strips and bandages, butterfly closures, scissors, pairs of disposable latex gloves, a snake-bite kit, alcohol
and any prescribed medications that you
may usually use.
Always tell friends or family members where you are going and your expected time of return.
Some more ideas for a safe camping
tour:
* Do not camp or hike alone.
* Do not leave your camping gear unattended.
* Put up your tent or your RV in a
bigger area to avoid getting blocked in case of emergency.
* Carry a can or two of bear pepper
spray when hiking.
* Tightly seal all food and garbage in a double layer plastic garbage bag and
keep it high enough to keep the animals
away.
* Avoid bright colors clothing, perfumes and aftershave cologne,
this helps to keep the bugs away.
* Wear light colored clothing that covers your body
and a hat to help protect you from ticks.
