Stay safe when camping - 7 essential safety tips

There is a lot to enjoy when you take the family camp. The number one concern should always be family safety. There are many things to consider when it comes to security issues. Let's discuss some here.

Careful planning for your trip: you should always investigate the area to make sure this camp is safe. Get connected and look for things like weather forecasts, fire risks, local insect infestations, viruses or water pollution. You may also want to check if there have been animal attacks in the local area

Try to arrive early the first day so that you can inspect the place where you will place your tent. It should be daytime so you can see well enough to detect danger. Always check for sharp objects (glass and rocks), low branches or large tree roots that protrude (believe me they are NOT comfortable), anthills, bees, dangerous ground and poison ivy. Any of these things can and will make your stay unpleasant.

Build your store in a safe place. Your tent should be flame resistant and at a safe distance from any campfire. If you checked the weather and there was a possibility of rain, try to install the tent on a high ground so that it does not flood if it rains. When entering or leaving the store, make sure that the entrance is always closed. That will help keep the insects out of the store.

Do not forget the emergency kit. Be prepared for bee stings, allergic reactions and cuts. Have bandages, gauze and tape to secure the gauze in place. Take insect repellent and insect repellent, some type of analgesic / fever reducer. Do not forget the sunscreen and a snake bite kit if you have one. You should also carry a flashlight with extra batteries, a pocket knife, magnifying glass, sterilized water and peroxide to clean wounds, forceps (to remove stings or splinters). Take a mirror, just as this can be used to request help in case of emergency

Stay alert of wild animals. If this is not a place you are familiar with, be very careful with wild animals. Inform everyone in the family about the safety of wild animals. Wild animals have an incredible sense of smell, so be sure not to leave food anywhere. It must be securely secured in sealed containers and / or coolers inside your vehicle so as not to attract animals. Bears may also be attracted to soaps, lotions, shampoos and toothpaste, so keep them in sealed containers in the vehicle as well. Set up your eating area about 100 yards from your tent and do not lie down with the clothes you used when cooking. He can smell the smells of the kitchen and so do other wild animals.

Discuss safety issues with the whole family. Each member of the family should be aware of any plant that is poisonous in the area. Although the water / lake in the camp may seem clean and clear, be sure to tell the children not to take it because the bacteria are usually too small to see with the naked eye. Everyone in the family must have a whistle to use in case of emergency.

Fire safety issues. Ask your arrival if there are fire restrictions in the area or strong wind warnings. When building a fire, be sure to keep it in a circle with a ring of sand or dirt around the outside. Do not have flammable objects near the fire either. Never leave the fire unsupervised and keep the leaves and twigs away from the fire. When going to bed for the night, ALWAYS extinguish the fire properly with water until there are no burning embers. Also, never use candles or heating devices inside your store. When you fall asleep suddenly (what camping seems to help you) you can kick them and set fire to the tent.