Sunday, August 8, 2010

Basics of Camping

I have had many people email asking for information for "First-Time Camping" tips.So, I've compiled all my thoughts together to write this guide.Firstly, and most importantly, each time I get one of these emails, people don't seem to comprehend or understand that the kind of equipment you will need first time out depends on many variables; Such as location, time of year, enviroment, weather, duration of stay. It can be very hard to provide any 100% accurate estimate of what you will need without this information, I've always asked those who email me,to email me direct with such information, but for reasons only known to themselves, very few do.Thus the reason for this guide been written.Some initial things to consider:How many people will be camping?Are there children camping to?Duration of stay?Does any person require specialist medicines or treatment?The environment in which your camping?What facilities are available?How far you will be from the nearest town/city?The season of year?1. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE CAMPING:This is important to know before any camping trip, as you will base what food/liquids you take upon this number. And also for some areas you may be required to let relevant authourites know where your intending to camp, and how many people are in your group.2. ARE THERE CHILDREN CAMPING:Kids (most of them!) love camping. But children also have different requirements to that of us adults.Some, especially teenagers, may not be so keen on the bush dunny method of toileting, little things like this need to be taken into consideration. Also kids can become bored very easily, so you will need to plan for rainy days when you will be confined to the tent. Card/board games which can be brought very cheaplyon eBay are great for this, and something the whole family can be involved in.3. DURATION OF STAY:Are you planning a weekender? A school holiday camp which may be a week or more?Knowing how long you intend to stay is important in knowing what supplies to take. As a rule of thumb you should allow 1 litre of drinking water per person, per day. This is not taking into account water used for cooking, making coffees, washing etc.4. MEDICATIONS:If someone in the group requires specialist medications you should consider a few things here, there medical condition first of all, will the environment they are in increase the symptoms of their condition? Also if they need medical equipment such as Ashtma

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