| A little forethought and organization will payoff in | | | | intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it |
| a great memorable adventure for that next | | | | is not something recommended to women new |
| outdoors excursion you may have planned. | | | | to camping. |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much | | | | Almost all kinds of insects breed in the woods. |
| light but you will have to refill the tank with liquid | | | | When you feel an insect sting, remove any of the |
| gas and this can be messy as well as dangerous if | | | | insect's remains on the affected skin. Leave the |
| you are not careful. Both types of lanterns use | | | | place where you got the insect sting because |
| mantels so be sure to carry extras. | | | | chances are there are a lot of insects that would |
| Have you ever thought you might like to try a | | | | bite you if you stayed there any longer. If |
| totally different Vacation? Is the cost of your | | | | stingers are still lodged deep in your skin, remove |
| Vacation this year a problem? Did you know that | | | | them by using a thin and hard material (like a |
| a week long Camping Vacation for a family of | | | | credit card or your fingernail) and scrape out the |
| four can work out to under a $1000. | | | | foreign body. Remove jewelry, like rings, if you're |
| To go camping does not have to cost a arm and | | | | fingers are affected. Tight jewelry can hinder the |
| a leg. With the basics found in your home you | | | | flow of your blood. To ease the pain, you can rub |
| could go today. | | | | a salt and water solution or a baking soda paste |
| You are in danger of lightning if you can hear | | | | on the affected area. |
| thunder," states Weaver. "Seek shelter inside an | | | | Ankle Fracture |
| enclosed structure; if that is not possible squat | | | | Trekking can cause ankle fractures. If this |
| low to the ground, with your feet close together | | | | happens, keep your ankles elevated and try not |
| and your head between your knees." Maintain | | | | to move it. This can help minimize the pain and |
| minimal contact with the ground and do not lie flat. | | | | the swelling. If you have cold packs in your |
| It is important to check beforehand as to where | | | | luggage, apply them to the injured area. |
| cycling is allowed. Most National Parks only allow | | | | Head Injury |
| biking on the paved and backcountry dirt roads | | | | If you acquire head bumps, apply ice packs if |
| throughout the parks. Most hiking trails do not | | | | they are readily available. If not, you can use ice |
| allow bicycles. Most of your cycling through the | | | | wrapped in cloth or if you have some frozen |
| parks will be done on the same roads used for | | | | items in your backpack you can use them as a |
| cars. | | | | replacement for ice. You can also make your own |
| A large van called an RV in employed by many | | | | ice pack by mixing 1/3 cup of isopropyl alcohol |
| campers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan | | | | and 2/3-cup water in a zip lock bag. |
| is attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic | | | | When going into the wilderness, always remember |
| mobile homes, with beds, gas and sometimes | | | | to take along a first aid kit. This can prove to be |
| electricity. | | | | very important if accidents and injuries happen in |
| More and more people are traveling these days | | | | the middle of your trip. |
| for different reasons. Some travel for adventure, | | | | Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray and hygiene |
| some to be close to nature and some for just a | | | | items. Toilet paper and paper towels are absolute |
| rejuvenating weekend getaway. Nature is | | | | necessities. Bring along some soap and |
| everywhere, so you don't need to travel far for | | | | toothpaste, but leave the hair gel and makeup at |
| your camping trip. You can journey to a national | | | | home. Mother Nature doesn't care what you look |
| park, drive to a local campground, or pitch a tent | | | | like. She just wants you to enjoy your stay. |
| in your own backyard. | | | | Apart from being submerged in wilderness, an |
| How To Deal With Injuries When In The | | | | important component of camping is the interaction |
| Wilderness | | | | with the localities, villagers and natives. These |
| Many people head into the woods to hunt, to | | | | native guides know the unexplored places, the |
| camp or to just feel the raw beauty of nature. | | | | less traveled paths, the unknown facts, myths |
| But just when you are in the middle of enjoying | | | | and stories about the locations. |
| the sweet scent of the woods and having a great | | | | Always be prepared for the weather when hiking. |
| time - accidents can happen anytime. If you are | | | | Carry a daypack with some water, a rain/wind |
| caught with an injury in the middle of your | | | | jacket, a fleece/wool jacket or sweater, a first |
| wilderness adventure, here are some guidelines | | | | aid kit and some food. Good hiking boots are |
| and quick tips you need to know. | | | | essential. On some of your hikes it is quite likely |
| Animal Bites | | | | you will come across wildlife such as moose, black |
| In the wild there are a ferocious animals that can | | | | bears and grizzly bears, big horn sheep and deer. |
| bite anyone who intrudes their property. If you | | | | Whatever activity you decide to enjoy, it is |
| are bitten by any kind of wild animal the first thing | | | | always wise to do a little research to know ahead |
| to do is wash the infected area with clean water | | | | of time what to expect, always check what the |
| and soap (a germicidal soap is best) as soon as | | | | weather conditions will be to avoid any dangerous |
| you can. Scrub the wounded area just a little. | | | | situations. |
| After doing so, cover the wound with a clean | | | | Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition. You're number one |
| bandage. When you head home, be sure to see | | | | priority when you're camping should be to have a |
| your doctor to check on the wound. He may | | | | good time and enjoy nature - something that is |
| prescribe antibiotics or a tetanus booster | | | | difficult to do when you're sick and exhausted. Be |
| depending on the animal bite. | | | | sure to take camping food with you that will keep |
| Insect Stings | | | | you well fed and your energy level up. Energy |
| The point is to treat your family to an | | | | bars and gels don't usually weigh a lot and pack a |
| unforgettable outdoor adventure, so it doesn't | | | | serious nutrition punch, making them great for the |
| matter how you plan to camp or where you | | | | trail. If you don't cook a lot at home and don't |
| intend to go. | | | | plan to while you're camping, do yourself a favor |
| Read online consumer reviews on anything from | | | | and eat more than candy bars and licorice. Just |
| backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, camping furniture | | | | about anyone can boil water, so just about |
| and anything else camping related you could think | | | | anyone can take some prepared camping foods |
| of. More on Camping Outdoor. | | | | on their trip and eat well. With the hectic life many |
| Camping is relatively inexpensive, often nostalgic, | | | | of us lead it would certainly be great to just "get |
| and gives campers a chance to really appreciate | | | | away" from civilization and have fun in the wild |
| their natural world. Cross country skiing is a | | | | outdoors. How many of us really know what to |
| wonderful way to experience the parks | | | | do when we get there or what to take with us in |
| wilderness during the winter season. Snowshoeing | | | | the "survival pack"? Camping can be a really |
| trails may also be available in parks. | | | | refreshing lift to life, but roughing it may not |
| Therefore in order to make sure that you have a | | | | come without some sort of price. Adequate |
| pleasant camping adventure, make sure that you | | | | preparation is a must and may prevent your trip |
| are fully clothed against all odds. | | | | into the wilds from becoming a disaster. |
| You will need ice to keep the frozen foods cool. | | | | The first Summer that I lived in Colorado |
| Save up you milk containers plastic works best | | | | provided me with an opportunity to spend six |
| wash out and fill ¾ full of water an place in | | | | weeks camping in the western Rocky Mountains, |
| the freezer. When you have a few frozen | | | | during June and July. In preparation for a summer |
| containers you now have the ice that will keep | | | | in the outdoors, I acquired an eleven-year-old1985 |
| your food cold. | | | | Dodge Ramcharger, a model famous for its 4x4 |
| The next time you are planning on a great | | | | capability and ruggedness. Conversion van camping |
| camping experience, don't let the hassle of | | | | doesn't give you the luxury of life in an RV, nor |
| choosing a campsite get you down. Visit one of | | | | the discomfort of sleeping in a tent. It can be |
| these great websites. With the thousands of | | | | tough to safely heat a van at night, but it's cheap |
| campgrounds from which to choose, there is | | | | compared to an RV, and you can go places they |
| bound to be a place that is perfect for you and | | | | cannot. We spent more than 25 nights sleeping in |
| your family. Be sure the lantern you buy is | | | | our conversion van last year. |
| weather proof. If you are camping in colder | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, |
| weather the gas type of lanterns would be your | | | | "Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm here by myself" ask |
| best choice because not only do they give of a | | | | questions like "How can I contact you if I |
| bright light they also give off a fair amount of | | | | experience a problem" or "is this campground |
| heat. Never use the gas lanterns in the tent. | | | | regularly patrolled? |
| The thought of camping alone can be very | | | | |