| Camping trips are a great way to spend quality | | | | You should also carry a first aid kit with you |
| time with your friends and family as you explore | | | | which might include bandages, ointment, aspirin, |
| the outdoor wilderness together. However, being | | | | gauzes and even insect repellent. These can |
| prepared is extremely important and can really | | | | typically be bought at a local camping store at a |
| make a he difference in getting back home safely. | | | | very affordable price and can really come in |
| The following are some of the essential items | | | | handy in many situations. Treating any cuts or |
| that you must have in your backpack whether | | | | bruises right away is important in order to |
| you plan on doing a short camping trip or a longer | | | | minimize the risk of infections and to prevent it |
| one. | | | | from spreading. |
| One of the most important things is to have a | | | | Carrying a flashlight with extra batteries is also |
| map of the area that you intend to hike through | | | | important so that you can be able to see where |
| in case you happen to stray off a trail. In addition | | | | you are going if you are traveling by night. Other |
| to the map, you should also carry a compass with | | | | items that you should also carry include matches, |
| you so that you can easily be able to tell North | | | | a fire starter, basic hand tools, a personal hygiene |
| from South. Getting lost without these two items | | | | kit and even a portable camping tent. When |
| is enough to cause any experienced camper to | | | | packing your camping bag, be sure that you have |
| panic so be absolutely certain to bring these two | | | | these essential items as described above. |
| with you. | | | | |