| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | recommended to women new to camping. |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | Be sure the lantern you buy is weather proof. If you |
| The older liquid gas lanterns give off just as much light | | | | are camping in colder weather the gas type of |
| but you will have to refill the tank with liquid gas and | | | | lanterns would be your best choice because not only |
| this can be messy as well as dangerous if you are not | | | | do they give of a bright light they also give off a fair |
| careful. Both types of lanterns use mantels so be sure | | | | amount of heat. Never use the gas lanterns in the tent. |
| to carry extras. | | | | Both sports demand having the proper equipment and |
| Then you have the glorious Sunset and after that why | | | | knowledge for safety reasons. Many National Parks |
| not get together with your neighboring campers for a | | | | offer established climbing routes that will have a wide |
| story telling session and singsong round the campfire. If | | | | range of difficulty levels; usually no permits are needed, |
| you thought a Camping Vacation would be 'roughing it' | | | | unless an overnight stay in backcountry is involved. It is |
| and 'hard work' then think again, yes it will take some | | | | important to check weather conditions beforehand and |
| planning but that's half the fun and it won't be that | | | | use caution, never climb alone. |
| much work. | | | | Get used to cooking over a wood fire and sharing |
| Not doing to bad we have a place to cook and to | | | | your space with wildlife, before you venture too far |
| sleep. If you have kids you will need a few more tarps | | | | away from the comforts of home. |
| and make them up a tent beside yours. | | | | 4. A person can also suffer from dehydration if the |
| In the Southern states, peak tornado season is March | | | | body does not absorb any water. If there is a nearby |
| through May. Northern states are more likely to be hit | | | | stream a person can replenish the lost liquids and |
| with tornadoes during the summer. People know that | | | | maintain normal blood pressure. |
| during a tornado warning they should move to an | | | | 5. The weather changes rapidly in the wilderness. Find |
| interior room with no windows, or in a basement. When | | | | shelter in a cave or under a tree. Breaking some |
| camping, that's not a viable option. | | | | branches or gathering some old wood can be used to |
| Horseback riding might be a fun and exciting option | | | | make a makeshift shelter. |
| while visiting a national park. Several parks offer gravel | | | | 6. If the person is injured, it is best to apply first aid. A |
| roads for horseback riding, certain parks also have | | | | handkerchief, belt and a stick can be made into a sling |
| horse rentals and guided excursions available. | | | | or a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. |
| Most campers sleep in tents which are usually made | | | | 7. The challenging part of surviving the wilderness |
| from a waterproof material like nylon. They can be | | | | without any supplies is looking for food to eat. If there |
| erected almost anywhere and can be carried in a | | | | are some bushes and trees in the area, a person can |
| small bag so that campers do not have to use a | | | | check if it is bearing fruits or berries. Some insects |
| vehicle. | | | | such as crickets may also be consumed since studies |
| So, if you haven't experienced one of life treats, try it. | | | | have shown these creatures have nutrients that are |
| You will enjoy yourself more than you might think. Go | | | | good for the body. |
| with the right people though. | | | | It is hard to appreciate nature when the individual has |
| Don't have a tent, or even a backyard for that | | | | to survive under such extreme circumstances. If these |
| matter? That's no reason not to camp out. Just | | | | happen, adapt and improvise because this is the only |
| spread out your sleeping bags, or even just some | | | | way to survive. |
| blanket in the living room. Turn off the TV, radio and | | | | Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray and hygiene items. |
| video games. If you have a fireplace, build a fire. | | | | Toilet paper and paper towels are absolute |
| Otherwise, order some pizza and pop some popcorn | | | | necessities. Bring along some soap and toothpaste, but |
| and you can even make s'mores in the microwave. | | | | leave the hair gel and makeup at home. Mother Nature |
| How to Survive the Wilderness With Little Supplies | | | | doesn't care what you look like. She just wants you to |
| Despite the invention of machines such as cellular | | | | enjoy your stay. |
| phones and the global positioning system or GPS, | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing outdoors |
| people are still getting lost in the wilderness. This | | | | and be close to nature. It is not just another holiday; it's |
| proves that modern technology can't always help in | | | | a way of life. While camping out, one is surrounded by |
| some sticky situations. | | | | nature and serenity. |
| Here are some tips for those who get lost and have | | | | More on Outdoor Camping. |
| no idea how to get home. | | | | Depending on where you will be staying you can also |
| 1. Stay put and wait for help to arrive. Friends and | | | | research the area you will be visiting for information on |
| family will most likely notice something is wrong when | | | | bicycle rentals, kayak rentals and lessons, and boating. |
| the person has not made it back after some time. This | | | | There will be different outfitters available in the area |
| is when a search and rescue mission is initiated by | | | | that may offer excursions and rentals through the park |
| others. | | | | you are visiting. |
| 2. If the area where the individual is located is not | | | | Many of the activities you might be interested in will be |
| visible due to the rough terrain, try to move into a | | | | available in the towns near the parks. Various outfitters |
| clearer area. A person can use his/her clothes, a | | | | and companies outside some of the popular National |
| mirror or some rocks as markers, making it easier for | | | | Parks will offer excursions that go into the parks. |
| rescuers to find the location from the air or when using | | | | Get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're |
| a pair of binoculars. | | | | camping, hiking, fishing, or just hanging out in the woods |
| 3. Try to stay dry because the weather could get cold | | | | for the day, with a little planning and by following these |
| and anyone who is wet is at risk of developing | | | | tips, I'm confident you and you're palate will have the |
| hypothermia. | | | | experience of a lifetime. |
| Remember to do your research, read as much | | | | The preparation you do may mean the difference |
| information as possible and make sure to buy that | | | | from really enjoying your trip to actually roughing it and |
| camping gear through a reputable online merchant at | | | | trying to survive. One of the primary things you should |
| an affordable price. | | | | do is scout out the area you want to camp in. Look at |
| Camping mixed with outdoor activity is a great way to | | | | the demands of the environment and available natural |
| get ourselves involved with nature. National Parks can | | | | resources. The area you go to will determine what |
| provide an excellent backdrop for some of your | | | | supplies and gear you will need to take with you. |
| outdoor activities. | | | | Just the thing for negotiating the wilds of the West Elk |
| In the recent years, a lot of camping clothes are | | | | Mountains. I cruised south from Glenwood Springs, |
| available in the market to make you comfortable and | | | | turned short of the road to Aspen, and passed the |
| protect you when you go camping. Nevertheless, with | | | | beehive coke ovens of Redstone to the town of |
| the excess supply of camping clothes you may get | | | | Marble. In some ways, Marble is a modern ghost town, |
| confused as to what kind of clothes are right for you. | | | | with dirt roads and weather-beaten cabins, but as it |
| You will need ice to keep the frozen foods cool. Save | | | | hosts a Post Office and fire department, it retains its |
| up you milk containers plastic works best wash out | | | | "living" status. |
| and fill ¾ full of water an place in the freezer. | | | | Camping in a van can be cold at times, as it was for |
| When you have a few frozen containers you now | | | | us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. We started |
| have the ice that will keep your food cold. | | | | the van and cranked up the heater once in a while, but |
| The next time you are planning on a great camping | | | | only for brief periods. |
| experience, don't let the hassle of choosing a campsite | | | | More on Camping Outdoors Tips at |
| 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? |
| The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, | | | | |