Everything For The Outdoors!

I doubt anyone plans a camping trip thinking something bad will happen, but being unprepared for the unforeseen can be even worse.  There are a variety of simple things you can do to keep yourself safe when enjoying outdoor camping, that may insure your survival in the event that something goes not as planned.

Before you leave for your trip, make sure to tell a relative, friend, or neighbor, exactly where you plan to be and the length of your anticipated stay. Carry a well-charged cell phone with you, and a GPS location device if you have it. It’s also a good idea to carry a whistle. You may have the need to alert someone in the area if you run into trouble, human or otherwise.  Make sure you have emergency water and a food supply (power or protein bars are compact and easy to store), and that you carry them with you if you leave your base camp area.