But you can reduce the camping risk by adopting preventive measures.
First, you must be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to all dangers.
Best campsite features:
These things will be the cause of sleep disturbance. And pitch your tent at a place where you have a wind break like a small rock, tree and fences. They will keep your tent in place despite the heavy wind.
But you must beware of the trees sometimes, instead of help they can be harmful. In winter, you must avoid the trees because of the snowfall from their branches.
Always pitch your tent where you have easy access to the water supply. Choose a place 200 feet away from the water source, avoid contaminating it, and try to find a place not too far away from the busy areas for easy access to the requirements.
Never select a location with the maximum chances of the rock falling, flooding and heavy rainfall.
Big dangers of camping and tips to avoid them:
While going on camping, you must be aware of all dangers and try to protect yourself. The big risks of the camping are these:
Weather
Weather is a big challenge for camping. So it is advisable to read the weather prediction before going on the camping, even if you have a plan. Otherwise, you have to come across a serious situation. Watch the night temperature, rain/snow, flood and lightning forecast before departure.
Wind:
The most destructive factor of the weather for camping may be the wind. When it blows like a storm, it could be fatal. It can blow your tents if you have not stacked them properly.
It is also dangerous if there are some dead trees near your camping site.
The dead roots of these trees will come out with a heavy blow and can fall on the tent and cars, causing injury and death.
In 2013 in Manitoba, Quebec, a tree fell on a man and a woman sleeping in their tents.
Heavy wind is also dangerous for the campfire. It will be a cause to fly the hot and flaming embers of the campfire and can be fatal for the tent and the trees around the fire. So it’s better to prepare for the heavy wind even if you have seen the forecast.
Prevention tips
- Always stack down your tent properly on the ground and also tie the knots with the trees
- Check your fire that it is put out properly before sleeping in a tent.
- Avoid pitching your tent near dead trees. Keep a secure distance from them
Rain /Flood:
Flood is also a scar factor of weather if you are preparing for camping. Desert areas are an easy target for floods. So they can take you, and you belong in its flow.
So it’s better to choose an area above the ground as your camping site.
Flashing/ Lightning:
If the light starts to flash in the sky during camping, take the shelter in a cave, large building and beyond some metal topped surface.
In large buildings, insulators are fitting to prevent serious charges. At the same time, the metal-topped cover will shield you from the account.
Caves can also protect you from lightning and flashing if you are in its deep part, not the outer part.
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Beware of the wild animals
You must be aware of dangerous animals like snakes and bears and keep an eye around your tent to prevent yourself from the attacked by some hazard.
Snakes are commonly found on every camping site and climate. Although all the snakes are not fatal, 6 out of 8000 can be fatal. So it is better to remain at a distance from the snake. Otherwise, it will be a risk.
The bear on the campsite is the other big and common wild danger. It is commonly found in woods. Nearly every year, 40 campers become the victim of the bear attack.
Please dispose of the food item in the dumpsters instead of throwing them on the ground. Hang your food items at a distance of 10 to 15 feet from the ground.
Tips for prevention from snake and the bear attack:
- Always use the snack stick to remove the snack if it gets into the camp and keep a large distance as much as possible.
- Do not panic and stay calm to prevent a bear attack.
- Always travel in groups because bears do not attack large groups.
- When you see a bear, always wave your hands so he can recognize you as a human being.
- Please do not give him his favourite food; it will encourage him to move around you after finishing the first one.
- Do not make a high-pitched sound in front of the bear. Always speak in a slow voice because it feels him insecure.
- Do not climb on the tree because some of the bears can climb on the tree. And move slowly from the sideway.
- Make the bear agree to leave the area by making a clear way.
Different causes of Injuries:
If you have been injured from a snake bite, a dangerous animal, or an accident, take the first aid in an emergency. Otherwise, this injury can be fatal. Keep the first aid  kit with you on the camping site with the following equipment:
Tweezers
Plaster
Dressing
Disinfectant (alcohol-based)
Always choose an area where you are less likely to get Lyme and tick-borne encephalitis. Try to wear long and loose clothes to cover your body very well.
Never go to an area where long shrubs and grass are. Never expose your body to the sunlight.
If you are the victim of a dangerous animal like a snake, follow the instructions.
- Stay calm and do not move fast so that the poison can move throughout your body very slowly.
- Remove the jewellery and let the snake bite bleed for a few minutes
- Keep the area from the heart down to reduce the blood flow.
- Take the patient to the hospital emergency.
- If you have an accident injury, it will be better to take the first aid or go to the hospital in an emergency.
Be Careful about the use of the stoves and campfire:
Be careful about using the stove in an enclosed space like a tent. It would produce carbon monoxide and can be dangerous. In some areas, outdoor fires are prohibited due to the higher risk of forest fire.
Suppose you have the permission to build the campfire, so it must be at a distance of 3 meters from the tent, shrubs, stoves, aero sole spray, and the trees. And take precautionary measures while burning the fire.
Tips of precautions:
- Lit the fire in a designated place, and the land should be clear before burning the fire.
- Check the weather condition before burning the fire. If the air is too windy, it will cause the ember’s separation and, ultimately, the forest fire.
- Never leave the  burning fire  unattended for a single minute. Before leaving the area, put out the fire with the bucket of water. Never go to the fire with the sand bucket because the coal will stay alive beneath the sand layer for about 8 hours.
- Do not allow the kids to go near the fire. Everything around the fire is too hot and can get burnt from the heat.
- Always keep the fire extinguisher material with you while going on camping.
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Plenty of food and water supply:
Before going on a trip, have a plentiful supply of food and water because some campsites are far away from the busy area. If the weather is too hot and you are short of water and food supply, the situation will be worse. Because in desert areas you would not find and stream of water.
Small but big essentials:
Always keep the headlight, Flashlight, lighter, insect repellent, batteries, extra clothes, maps and sunscreen. These things would be more beneficial on any campsite.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will it be secure to camp in a forest?
Camping in the forest is more risky and problematic due to sudden and unseen troubles. But by adopting the precautions, you can reduce the risks of forest camping.
Will bears be trouble during camping?
Yes, bears would be great trouble for you during camping as the bear comes on, the smell of the food. They will bother you if they have smelt anything in your tent.
Can camping be a good source to release anxiety?
Most of the mental and sentimental issues may be solved by camping. Outdoor activities are also a great source of the release of anxiety, lack of proper concentration, and obesity on regular bases.
Which foods are beneficial for camping?
The food items you bring on the camping depend upon the campsite and weather conditions. But the essential food items are:
Eggs
Rice
Powder milk
Coffee
Bread
Conclusion:
If you are camping, it will be better to pack your bag according to the weather and the area in which you are going. And take all the precautionary measures to avoid any troublesome situation.
