subject: 9 Things To Know Before Going Camping [print this page] Camping outside in the woods or forest with your family,can be a very gratifying experience. Whether relaxing around the roaring fire and telling tales or bird watching and discovering nature, being outside can leave you with special memories.
Now what recollections you will leave with, depends on how well you are prepped. If a camper is not educated about his surroundings, nature can give some pretty dangerous surprises. Below is some advice and techniques that will help you prevent certain circumstances that can dampen your adventure.
Bugs are a very disturbing problem for a lot of hikers. These critters keep flying around your face, and buzzing in your ears. Also let"s not forget more substantial problems from some insects, like mosquitoes, which love to bite and give you irritating bumps. Then there are lice and deer ticks which can pass on diseases. Here are some tips to help keep the bugs away.
1. Try not to use perfumed creams or products. Sweet smells attract insects.
2. Try to keep cool. Bugs are attracted to sweat.
3. Bring bug repellant, and sun lotion. Just don"t use too much,
4. Avoid eating bananas "" this fruit secretes an aroma through your epithelial ducts (skin) which attracts mosquitoes.
5. Use coconut oil "" this wards off mosquitoes
Watch out for Ticks
Ticks can be an issue due to the fact they can transmit illnesses. Ways to prevent yourself from exposure to ticks is to avoid lush areas, wear a hat, and do not wear shorts when you are on a trail. You should check for ticks and if detected remove it as early as possible. If you come across a tick attached to your skin, use pincers close to your skin as practical and take off the tick, but do not press its body. You should have the medical professional check the bite as soon as possible. Ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis to humans, which is fatal if not treated.
General Advice
Here is some useful advice that is good to know on every camping or outdoor trip or vacation:
1. Bring and keep a snapshot of the travelers with you, in case anyone gets lost.
2. When trekking remember to bring some fluids, food, a flashlight, and bandages.
3. Never hike by yourself. Or if you do, let the rangers know where you are going, and when to expect you back.
4. 80% of your body heat is lost through your head, so to keep comfortable, wear a hat.
