| Camping is fun. There is no doubt about that. But | | | | snack inside the tent. |
| as harmless as camping may seem compared to | | | | 4. Speaking of insects, another kind you should |
| extreme sports and activities like bungee jumping | | | | protect yourself from are mosquitoes which are |
| or rock climbing, you still need to always be | | | | common residents in forest areas. These dreadful |
| cautious about your safety during a camping trip. | | | | insects being as tiny as they are can cause |
| Below are some safety guidelines to ensure that | | | | different kinds of diseases like malaria and dengue. |
| you have an enjoyable and safe camping | | | | Be sure to pack sufficient insect repellent and to |
| experience. | | | | bring a tent with mesh screens to protect |
| 1. Buy durable and high quality camping gears that | | | | yourself from mosquito bites. |
| you can rely on even during trying times. Don't | | | | 5. Never use or even attempt to light up candles |
| opt for cheap camping equipment just to save a | | | | or gas lanterns inside your tent. This is extremely |
| couple of cents because you'll be in bigger trouble | | | | dangerous and may start a fire. Opt for safe |
| if your poor quality tent falls apart in the middle of | | | | catalytic heaters like the Coleman SportCat (TM) |
| a sudden storm. For example, Coleman can | | | | Perfectemp (TM) Catalytic Heater with InstaStart |
| guarantee you of sturdy camping gears that will | | | | (TM) Technology designed for indoor use or to be |
| make you feel that you're always in safe hands. | | | | used in enclosed areas such as a tent. It is a good |
| 2. Don't leave food unattended in the camping site | | | | idea to place this heater in an elevated area like |
| for this may attract bears. If only bears are like | | | | on top of a cooler so that it does not come in |
| Yogi Bear who just steals picnic baskets and | | | | contact with the tent's floor and minimizes the |
| makes funny wisecracks afterwards, then you | | | | risk of you rolling over on it as you sleep. Keep it |
| don't have any problem. But it's different in real | | | | at least two feet away from anything that can |
| life. Close encounters with bears and other wild | | | | be harmed by heat. |
| forest creatures is one thing you want to avoid | | | | 6. Pick a safe and well known campsite. Don't go |
| during camping trips. Be sure to put away any | | | | for deserted areas that are very far from |
| leftover food or food container before you go | | | | civilization. There are many camping parks that |
| back to your tent or before you go to sleep. | | | | have guards to keep you safe even at night. But |
| 3. Don't eat inside the tent. This is a precaution to | | | | if you're the adventurous type who loves to go |
| avoid the small but terrible insects like ants that | | | | camping in the middle of the forest, it is wise to |
| will follow trails of crumbs inside your tent and will | | | | choose spots that are recommended by fellow |
| possibly feast on your skin on too. So if you don't | | | | campers or have been tried by friends and family. |
| want to be waken up in the middle of the night or | | | | Remember, to always opt for the safe side. As |
| to wake up the next day with red stinging ant | | | | they say, it's always better safe than sorry. |
| bites on your body, say no to a late evening | | | | |