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Survival Camps

By Patricia Clark


Aside from being fun and enjoyable, camping provides an opportunity for most people to take a break from the usual life in the city and experience the delight of enjoying nature's wonderful surroundings. There are a lot of things to enjoy when going on a camping trip, this includes listening to the naturals sounds of nature, enjoying the natural shades of tall trees and taking delight in the wonderful views of different flowers and plants as well breathing the relaxing fresh air which is not usually enjoyed when living life in the city.

For beginners, camping may be a bit of a challenge but once you get the hang of it, you will come to realize how truly enjoyable it is. One just needs to know that in order to ensure success and enjoyment in their camping trip they must have proper preparation and planning. Proper preparation and planning prior to the start of your camping trip will help you avoid experiencing a disastrous camping trip.

Important reminders to make sure that you will survive your camping experience:

-Prior to your camping trip, it is recommended to check the place where you will do your camping. This way you can check regarding the safety of the area and check as well if there available resources that you can use while you are camping.

-Make sure that you know what clothes to wear when camping. Typically, a shirt that can cover your neck up to the wrist is recommended because there are usually a lot of insects in campsites that may cause you skin infections and may even bite you and would give you harmful diseases if you are not well-covered. Aside from protection against insect, wearing long sleeves can also protect you from sunlight. You also need to wear pants if you don't want your legs to be scratched with grass and other plants in the forest.

-Before your camping trip, it is always recommended to research and know what kind of weather is expected on the date of your camping trip. This way you will be able to discern what type of clothes to bring and the style of shelter or tent to build. Also, knowing what kind of weather is expected on the date of your trip will help you know whether there are any possible storms coming in the area and you can cancel you trip as early as possible.

-Plan on what food and beverages you will need to bring on your camping trip. Also make sure to bring sufficient supply of food or at least bring more than enough food for you and your companions.

-Deciding and making your plans on the activities that you want for the whole duration of the camping trip is also necessary in order for you to properly prepare yourself for the activities and also to e able to bring all the necessary materials for the activities you have planned.

-Bringing along clothes both for warm and cold weather is necessary since there is still a chance that the expected weather is not accurate. Bringing along two sets of clothes will help you to ensure that you will have proper clothes to wear whatever the weather will be.

-Don't forget to bring your medicine and first aid kits. Untoward accidents may happen on the way or during your trip, bringing this necessity will give you the advantage of providing basic first aid application if ever something will happen to you or any of your friends.

Proper planning and preparation is the key in camping survival. One will be able to enjoy and have fun while on a camping trip if all things have been properly planned and all materials have been prepared appropriately. Not only is proper planning and preparation necessary for beginner campers but as well as those that are doing camping often.




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