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Camping - The Three Don'ts You Should Know

Camping is always an exciting prospect, whatever age you are. Camping is always an enjoyable activity whether you're an adult wishing to hide away from a very demanding office schedule or a kid who's got lots of adrenaline to pump.

Author: Dave Rock
Date: Jun 2, 2010 - 8:32:09 AM

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Camping is always an exciting prospect, whatever age you are. Camping is always an enjoyable activity whether you're an adult wishing to hide away from a very demanding office schedule or a kid who's got lots of adrenaline to pump. People across generations can speak about this certain kind of fun is the best thing. The problem though is when people believe that camping is not serious business. Camping is no way a kid's business though you can bring your kids to a camp site. In fact, it needs lots of preparation, education and, most importantly, good judgment.

So how can you tell if you are on the correct track with your camping plans? Take a look at the following camping errors you should never make to give you some very helpful thoughts:

Not Planning

Planning is the only, across-the-board condition for camping enjoyment and fun. Everything from the time you leave your home to the time you get to your camp site and right back to the city must be in order. For example, if you leave home during a rush hour, it could take you longer to exit the busy city and get to the site. Who knows what lies ahead on the road - traffic, vehicular accidents, your own engine faltering and many other possibilities that could stall you. It could be too dark and hard to set up camp and check the area by the time you get there. If you don't plan, you could bring food which you won't be able to eat because you have not had time to chill it below 40 degrees Fahrenheit which is the ideal temperature to keep it safe for consumption. These are only a few of possible situations that could ruin your fun when you go unplanned and there's absolutely a lot more you don't want to have to figure in when all you want is a pleasant and smooth adventure.

Not Educating Yourself

Every time you put yourself under conditions you don't deal with everyday, you always need to do your research. When you camp, you need to know the kind of weather you can expect or any health alerts that may have been issued by health authorities in the area for instance. Make sure you're conscious of any virus-carrying insects whose presence has been distinguished. You can't completely avoid snakes when you're in the wild and while not all of them are dangerous, find out where there are particularly venomous and deadly varieties such as the Timber Rattlesnake in Arkansas or the Osage Copperhead in Missouri. Because bears and other wild animals will be nearby, you have to be aware that leftover food and garbage can attract them through their sense of smell. You're always on the safe side when you know what you're dealing with.

Not Taking Tips Seriously

There are a lot of articles on the Internet that gives suggestions for safe camping and although you may feel they are all common sense tips, there are those that can actually keep you. For example, when buying a tent or other camping gear, you need to make sure they are made of flame-resistant material as you would most probably be building a fire, unless it is restricted. Uneducated campers choose their gear without knowing what to look for and why. Another lifesaving tip may tell you to keep away from touching brush piles or harassing those areas in the middle of rocks where snakes could be hiding. These reptiles are passive by nature and they would always rather not attack unless provoked. As long as you keep them holed in and undisturbed, snakes will leave you alone. It's definitely clever to take one of those snake bite kits you can purchase commercially.

In a world as busy as ours, it's great to be able to find the opportunity to run away from the hustle and bustle from time to time. But even when you camp to have a good time, you'll still have to take it seriously.

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