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Basic Camping Safety Tips
from: Kyle BesserCamping safety very much depends on the area where you place your tent, which is why many experts recommend that you only set your tent in local state parks and populated areas. The position of the tent is also very important for camping safety, especially when it rains. Never place the tent in a low lying area as you risk flooding. If there is no other option, you can actually dig a 3 or 4 inch deep trench along the sides of the tent and divert the water from the area.
Most camping safety rules refer to the measures you should take to protect yourself against wild animals. Animal trails, for instance, indicate a favorite passage of animals. You should place the tent as far as you can from a well trodden path in the middle of the forest.
Another matter of concern is the location of the tent under trees. Though this may seem like a good idea because the tree would give you shade and a feeling of safety, don't fall into the trap of following this false security. There could be dead limbs in the tree canopy that could fall on you when you least expect it.
Keep all the pans clean and the food somewhere away from the campsite since you may have bears for night visitors. For camping safety, all the food should be stored at minimum 200 yards away from the tent area.
Water quality is one other element that affects camping safety. Take a portable water purifier with you and never drink from a creek, even if it seems crystal clear. Water pollution or infestation doesn't show itself in the form of sediments or cloudiness all the time. Sometimes the risk is micro-biological, and it is against these hidden enemies that you must take safety measures.
Other camping safety measures apply to the people who are on the camping trip, both children and adults. A medical kit is an absolute must for any camping expedition. If you intend to spend a long time in the wild, make sure that you include some antibiotics in the pack, too, as you never know what may come up. Anti-diarrhea, anti-inflammatory drugs and some form of disinfectant are also necessary.
Sometimes fellow campers get lost. There are a variety of tips and hints to help one survive in the wild and preventing accidents. Campers would be wise to have a basic knowledge of survival skills when they camp in isolated areas.
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