When we happened to stay in one such hill station, we would watch lot of foreign tourists with their Camping Gear, throng the place during any time of the year.  These places are very pleasant at any time of the entire year and the food in the local restaurants are just too delectable and those who love spicy food, they will just fall for them, as they are palate turners.  The local hotels, bars, and motels make good money as they are flooded with foreign tourists and visitors from other parts of India.  As young children, we would get opportunities to interact with the tourists, and we would get to taste delicious foreign chocolates which they would happily share with us, much to our delight.

The frequent transfer of our father had proved to be a blessing for us.  We learned to get used to different people, different languages and varying cultures.  This broadened our views about people in general, made us more tolerant and very adaptable too.  Our father has a beautiful Camping Gear provided by the army and he would take us on trekking at least once in three or four months, whenever we had holidays.  We would love the adventure and look to such trips days in advance.  While all our friends went to their relatives’ houses, we would go to countryside to enjoy our vacation!

Not knowing what to do, we all waited for the danger to approach. We had nothing to defend ourselves hence we took our only weapon we had with us which where a few knives. Crouching inside the tent with our knives we waited to see a huge outrageous bear heading towards our tent. Not knowing what to do, for self defense we all threw our knife towards the bear. Two of the knife hit the bear on his hand and leg. The bear out of pain simply ran towards the opposite direction. After the incidence we where all very relieved. We where very lucky and had escaped death and where very thankful that we had a knife to defend us.

How do you pick a tent? Its really not that hard despite the large array of choices. You should get the best tent you can afford and buy one that is slightly bigger than you think you will need. If you have four adults on your trip and gear you should look to buy an eight person tent. A four person tent will contain four adults but not comfortably and not necessarily with enough room for all the supplies you bring and need to keep safe or dry. After this its just a matter of choosing the right shape, height, and area. Remember not to buy too big because you may have trouble finding a flat spot to lay your tent out. Always remember that the tent is the most  important part of your camping equipment.

You should always check your kit before leaving to make certain it’s well stocked. This should include bandages, gauze, and antiseptic ointment to treat minor scrapes, cuts, and burns. Also, keep hydrocortisone cream inside in the event of  poison ivy or mosquito bites. A good first aid kit should also have a snake bite kit. This is important because it could be a while before medical assistance arrives.

Other emergency basics include a pocket knife with scissors, blade, and can opener, a compass in case you become lost, a silver emergency blanket for warmth, and a cell phone. Remember, your cell phone is not guaranteed to work in the woods or mountains, but it’s good to have, and sometimes can be used to track you. Most important of all, always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.This could be the biggest lifesaver of all.

Camping Gear, Like A Compass, Can Save You