City Youth

Have you ever gone on a camping trip and had a disaster of a trip because you weren’t fully prepared? If so, you have probably sworn of camping for life putting it down to an experience tried but never to be tried again.

Going for long walks and playing cards around the campfire may not be your forte but the trip can be a bit of fun with friends and family if you pack properly.

To make sure that you are fully equipped and are aware of the dangers, then here are a few helpful hints to keep you super safe.

Little animals (sometimes big depending on where you camp) can come rummaging around in the middle of the night if they smell left out food. Make sure you clear up all your camping equipment away and throw all unwanted food in the bins provided.

Mother Nature can bring some severe weather so make sure you are fully equipped for the worse. In case of a storm put extra tarp under the camping tents and dig small trenches all the way around for the downpour of rain to flow into. That way you remain puddle free. Put all equipment on a slight grade.

A good idea would be to set up a wind break when the storm is bad and the wind is keeping you awake. A couple of sturdy trees are always good. (We mean putting your tent in between them not digging them up to go around your tent!) Make sure you have some decent sleeping bags too to keep you super warm during the cold nights.

Make sure that you always put out your camp fire and stove before heading to bed. There are many forest fires caused by careless campers. Put out all cigarettes and throw the stubs into bin bags.

Wherever you are off camping stay safe and fully equipped. Make sure you have everything at hand including camping sleeping bags, tent furnishings etc to make your trip an enjoyable and safe one.