Camping is a relaxing way to spend your free time with your family and have fun experiences. However, the adventure can be difficult depending on how well you are prepared and the conditions of the area. This guide will show you step by step on how to survive the outdoors.
Plan
First, plan your trip at home. Check the weather conditions and find the right camping site that fulfills your needs. Prepare a list of things you are going to need on your trip. I recommend the following items :
- Tent (Size depends on family members going)
- Tarp
- Small Stove
- Portable meals
- Mess kit
- BackPack for each member (65 liters at least)
- Collapsible water container ( 4-5 gallons)
- Clothes (depends on the weather)
- Compression gear
- Lighter/Waterproof matches
- FlashLight /Lantern
- Sleeping bags (depending upon weather: Check temperature rating)
- Sleeping Mats
- Rain Gear
- Hiking Boots with Hiking Socks
- Extra Pair of Socks
- Hand Warmers
- Gloves and Hat
- First Aid kit
- Emergency Whistle
- Compass
- Bug Spray
- Water Bottle
- Wet Wipes
- Mobile Phone
- Walking Stick
- Firestarter/Kindle
- Plastic bags
- Rope
- Boxes
- Portable Shovel
- Detergent and Bleach
- Sponge
- Hand Sanitizer
- Smores
Setup
Once at the campsite, be sure to set up your tent early. try to get there early as possible before it gets dark. Follow the directions and construct the tent in a way so that the door is facing the east. That way the sun will wake you up early in the morning.
Food
Cook the meal according the time of the day .Follow the instructions on the stove. Be sure to avoid setting things on fire . Safety first. Once you are finished with the meal, DO NOT store the food or leftovers in your tent or eat inside the tent. Wildlife will scour your campsite for morsels and you don't want them inside your tent. Place your food in a plastic bag and tie it high in a tree away from any branches. Wash your mess kit after use with the detergent and bleach. Make sure throw the dirty water far away from the campsite
Night
When night arrives pack up your supplies and put them in box and keep them in your tent. Spread the sleeping mats on the floor of the tent and put the sleeping bag on top of it. This insulates the sleeping bag and keeps you warm in the night. Open several hand warmers and place them in your socks and in you hands. This way your whole body will stay nice and warm.
Campfire
For the campfire , pick an area far from the tent as all tents are flammable. Before you start the fire, place a bucket of water next to you in case the fire spreads. Follow the instructions on you firestarter. Collect medium size twigs and dry grass to start the fire. Then collect logs from dead dry trees. Do not attempt to cut any trees unless you have permission. Be careful not poke the fire with sticks it can start a forest fire.
Emergency
If an emergency takes place, check on the injured victim and ask him questions on where the injury is and depending upon the injury provide treatment from the first aid kit. If the injury is really serious call 911.
If you follow this simple and practical guide, you and your family can have a great time. HAPPY CAMPING!!
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