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Camping safety 101

There ARE bears in them there woods.Camping safety is very important, this lens will cover the basics you need to come out safely.

Please make sure to take the min. survival kit listed below any time you camp or hike.

Survival gear

Must take items or do items

1.One gallon water per person Min.
2.Whistle for each person
3.Mirror for each person
4.3 Powerbars for each person
5.Flashlight for each person
6.Toilet paper 1 roll each
7.Lots of fun for everyone
8.Compass and topographical map.
9.A good understanding of map reading.
10.A plan for if a person or people gets lost.
11. Check in with your Park Ranger or Encon. Officer let them know where you are going and for how long. If the you know what hits the fan these are the people who will help you all get out alive.

If you get lost

Do NOT panic, and take a seat right away do not move.

1. Admit you are lost. It happens to everyone sooner or later yes even me
2. Stop and sit down literally BREATH everything will be ok.
3. Take stock of your situation if you have your survival pack you are good to go.
4. Observe what you have for shelter, terrain features you can see, open areas you can signal with your mirror.
5. Stay Put Every 3 minutes blow your whistle 3 times you will be found. Do not panic, people will hear the whistle and or see mirror flashes.
6 PLEASE Stay put do not move this is the key to survival. Many people go farther away from camp thinking they are returning. Do not become a statistic.
Note three mirror flashes, three whistle blows or three fires lit in a row are the universal signs of distress.

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  • JJGJJG Nov 18, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    nice info, but everyone gets lost but me, I just get temporarily disoriented. lol
  • alteredkat Oct 20, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    passing by to bless and feature here: http://www.squidoo.com/100-blessings as a camper myself I think these useful tips need to be shared with others...thanks!
  • OhMe Feb 23, 2009 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Good advice especially the whistle. I have had a bear right behind me on the trail and luckily had a horn that frightened him away.
  • The_Goal_Setting_Guide Feb 23, 2009 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Thanks for your thoughtful lens. Many years ago at a outdoor breakfast with my family I wandered off and got lost and stuck on a hill. Fortunately there was a scout camp at the park and they found me and helped me down. A simple wistle would have been a great help that morning. Please drop by if you get a chance - Outdoor Camping Equipment
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