Monday, October 4, 2010

Camping Safety - Knowledge of the surrounding area

Travel To enjoy a safe and fun camping, it is very important that you always know your surroundings. animals and plants can be a problem when you approach them. It 'also important to watch what you eat and drink.

It 'important to plan in advance what you eat and drink during the camping trip. E' wise to think that all wilderness streams and rivers are contaminated by parasites such asGiardia lamblia, nausea, bloating, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and can cause explosive. Do not drink from water sources in the desert. The best thing is to bring bottled water. If this is not possible, then you can buy iodine tablets, and water, which is an inexpensive and easy to clean, dissolve, or you can use a water filter. Boiling water is okay, but it takes much time, energy and resources, and it is difficult to determine the appropriate cooking time, becauseBoiling Points of the variations.

It is recommended that food you plan your meals, how many days you like, away from home, and then bring in more. portable foods such as granola bars, trail mix, bread, fruit and peanut butter are a good choice. Another idea is to take its dehydrated meals that only require water to be added. Do not pick wild berries (or other "edible" plants), unless you have a very clear idea of which are poisonous and thatare not.

clear of poison oak, ivy and sumac Steer, and is a practice like all other plants that are not familiar with touch. Dress in long-sleeved shirts and pants that accidentally touch to protect these plants. It 's a good idea to buy products that you apply prior to hiking, as a protective barrier around vegetable oils irritants. Do not touch one of those irritating poisonous plants, wash the skin (any area that comes into contact with them)immediately with soap and water. You can hydrocortisone cream (1%) and oral antihistamines to combat the rash and blisters associated with poison ivy.

Insects can not only annoying, but sometimes a big problem (especially for those with allergies to insect stings or bites). citronella-based products, clothing instead of skin whenever possible, put in a good way to keep insects away. You can also insect repellents that contain no more than 10%(Perhaps it is through the skin and absorbs toxic in higher concentrations) 30% DEET. Be sure to follow the label instructions and do not use on a child under the age of 2 years. If you want to hit an allergic reaction or a rash from a mosquito bite or a bee or wasp, can actually be improved by oral antihistamines.

An insect that the camp is a great concern if it is the check mark. Ticks can carry other types of infections, in addition to Lyme disease.Check all ticks at the end of the day. They love him in places like behind the ears to hide under the arms and groin, then these sites to check very carefully. Be aware of the rash of Lyme disease, which indicates a red ring of about 2 cm in diameter, which appears around the bite a few days after infection.

Never approach a wild animal, and never feed them. Find out in advance to ask the park ranger or other campers or do research for successwild animals could be found. Never leave children alone in the wild, teaching them to stay calm and call loudly for help when they encounter a wild animal. Teach your children that are too small wild animals strong and agile and will defend themselves and their young if they feel threatened. Do not attract wild animals for you or your camp. Keep your area free of food odors. Pack food in resealable plastic bags and animal reservoir, particularly in the longcamping trips, and put the food in cars overnight.

When you take those guys on your camping trip, it is particularly important to teach them what is important for forests. Stay away from wild animals, plants and toxic. Check that ticks each night. Do not eat wild berries (or other plants) that can be toxic, or drinking water that may be contaminated. Bring water and insect repellent for use as food or clean mineral, soap and plentyand hydrocortisone cream (1%) and / or oral antihistamines. Be prepared to be aware and you will remember, have fun camping trip.

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