{"id":3138,"date":"2015-04-13T19:04:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-14T00:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=3138"},"modified":"2024-02-21T11:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T17:42:32","slug":"camping-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/camping-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Camping trips are more fun when they are safe and comfortable. \u201cRoughing it\u201d goes more smoothly when everyone involved is prepared for anything that can happen. Plan ahead and research camping safety with these easy tips.<\/p>\n<p>The most common camping safety issues are: insect bites, allergic reactions to poisonous plants, exposure to the elements, and getting lost. Make a camping safety preparedness kit before you leave on your trip, which should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"First Aid Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=first+aid+kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Aid Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Insect Repellent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=insect+repellent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insect Repellent or Bug Spray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Emergency Sleeping Bag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=emergency+sleeping+bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emergency Sleeping Bag<\/a> or Rescue Blanket<\/li>\n<li>Cell Phone and <a title=\"Cell Phone Battery Charger\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=battery+charger#keyword=battery%20charger&amp;sort=salepricedesc&amp;categorynew=1|Home%20Basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battery Charger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Compass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=Compass#keyword=Compass&amp;sort=salepricedesc&amp;categorynew=1|Sports%20%26%20Outdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=utility+knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Utility Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Granola Bars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=Granola+Bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emergency Food like granola bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Flashlights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=flashlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flashlight<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=batteries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Batteries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Whistle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=whistle#keyword=whistle&amp;sort=salepricedesc&amp;categorynew=2|Sports%20%26%20Outdoors%2FCamping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whistle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Fire Starters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=fire+starters#keyword=fire%20starters&amp;sort=salepricedesc&amp;categorynew=2|Sports%20%26%20Outdoors%2FCamping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fire Starters<\/a> or <a title=\"Waterproof Matches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?keyword=Waterproof+Matches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterproof Matches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Camping Safety in Bad Weather<\/h2>\n<p>Always be prepared for any type of weather. Do not assume, if you are camping in the summer, that temperatures can not drop; snow can also occur in summer at higher elevations. Storms happen all year-round that can cause sudden, dramatic shifts in temperatures from freezing cold to sweltering heat all within in a few hours.<\/p>\n<p>On hot summer days, plan on doing your hiking, fishing or climbing during the cooler mornings and evenings. During the hotter times of the day, spend that time doing less physically demanding activities. Be sure to always wear skin-protective clothing such as hats, light colored clothing, and sunscreen.<\/p>\n<p>Things can change in a moment when you&#8217;re out hiking in the wilderness so it&#8217;s important to make sure you always bring a map and compass. Teach children to recognize landmarks at the camp site, and also while fishing, boating, or hiking. While outdoors, every now and then, turn around and look at the trail to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Remain where you are and stay calm if you become lost. Wear a whistle, which can be heard from much farther away than the human voice. The universal help signal is to blow three notes at full volume. Do not rely exclusively on 21st century technology. For example, bring your cell phone along on trips, but remember that, unless it is a satellite linked phone, service in rural and remote areas can be nonexistent.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoy wildlife from a distance!<\/h2>\n<p>They may look cute and cuddly on TV, but wild animals are wild! Keep away from animals encountered while on a camping trip or hike. Do not chase, bother, or disturb wildlife, and refrain from attracting wild animals with open garbage cans or litter.<\/p>\n<p>Do not touch or try to feed wild animals, do not attempt to lure or bring wild animals into your tent or trailer, and do not try to help or play nurse to sick or injured animals. Predators can keenly sense prey in distress, and could be attracted to your location. Wild animals can also spread infectious diseases to humans that could become fatal such as bird flu or rabies.<\/p>\n<p>By remembering to incorporate proper preparation and safety precautions, every camping trip and outdoor activity can be fun, safe, and happy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While camping or hiking this summer, camping safety allows the whole family to have a fun and memorable camping trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":3140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1510],"tags":[391],"content_type":[1373],"class_list":["post-3138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports-outdoors","tag-camping","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Safety Tips for Camping | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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