| Everyone e looks forward to being able to get | | | | Make sure you have the right basic equipment to |
| away from it all and go camping. If you are | | | | take along on your trip. A first aid kit is often |
| making plans to go camping in Australia, you | | | | included by most campers but many do not |
| should be aware that safety should be one of | | | | understand other simple items no camper should |
| your highest concerns. Do not attempt to 'wing it' | | | | be without. A flare gun, matches and a lighter, a |
| or you may find yourself and your family in | | | | good knife, a solid flashlight, a map and a compass |
| danger. | | | | are just a few of the items you should always |
| If you are one who likes to get away from it all | | | | have with you. |
| by yourself, you should consider the danger of | | | | While some people may be able to live off the |
| camping alone. While communing with nature is | | | | land, most of us will need to make sure we have |
| great, if something should happen that you did not | | | | some basic provisions to keep us fed. Bottled |
| plan for, you might end up in serious trouble. Make | | | | water can help prevent dehydration and provide |
| sure that someone else knows your plans and he | | | | you with a source of clean water. If you have to |
| or she is informed of where you will be camping. | | | | decide between food and water, carry more |
| If possible, more than one person knowing would | | | | water as you can go longer without food than |
| be better. Although you may wish to get away | | | | water. |
| from technology, it might be a good idea to take | | | | Be sure to check out the weather in advance to |
| a satellite phone or radio that you can use in the | | | | ensure that you will not be camping in Australia |
| event of an emergency. A GPS device can also | | | | when a big storm may be brewing. With a few |
| help to provide your exact location if things go | | | | precautions, everyone can enjoy camping in |
| awry. | | | | safety. |