Thursday, September 29, 2011

For camping, read these tips


KOMPAS.com - If you hear the word camp, not directly identified with the activities associated with the Boy Scouts. At present an alternative camp. Camping can be done anywhere, at the beach or the mountains, even in your garden.

Camping activities can be done by anyone. Also, do not too much money. Although it seems easy, but there are some things to consider when going to perform this activity.

Determine the location of the site, this is very important because it will affect the preparations are made. If the location of the camp away from home, the equipment that was taken should be sufficient. Camping sites should also consider the access to get there, or near water sources or neighborhood, or how environmental conditions there.

Be careful when choosing a campsite. Location of tent should be stable and flat land. Avoid choosing where many of reptiles and insects.

After determining where to camp, you should choose a tent that suits you. This is the most important part, because the tent that will protect us from rain, wind or heat. There are several things to consider, for example high-tent, because the effect on the grip of the wind. The lower the tent will be more resistant to wind.

Tent materials are also considered to better select made of nylon, because it will provide good insulation against the damp temperatures. Size is also important, choose a lightweight and widely implemented.

For the equipment that was taken at the site, the equipment includes many things. Clothing, bring clothing appropriate to the location of the camp. To the camp in the hot weather, thin clothing that absorbs sweat is highly recommended. But the heavy clothing should be placed in a location that cool or heat, are used to protect the body during the night.

Next is a footwear, bring shoes that could protect the feet from scratches. Choose a strong footwear for rough terrain. Sandals can be worn as a strong mountain and remain impressed relaxed. The camp stuff, use the right bag and you bring all your stuff.

Cooking and eating should not be prepared when the tent is inaccurate. Bring a practical cookware, such as small gas stove that folds practical. Check the contents of gas, or stacking nasting cookware made of aluminum, plastic cutlery and lighters. Remember to cook ingredients such as rice, clean water, beverage pouches, instant noodles, canned food, tea, sugar, salt and butter to bring. Types of food can be taken, depending on need.

Besides the items mentioned above, there are some additional items that the obligation to wear. Ie bedding, flashlight, mosquito repellent, rope and cutting equipment (scissors or knife), personalized medicine and P3K. It can also carry survival equipment kit, a set of tools to try to keep in emergency situations.

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