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Emergency Food to Bring in the Wilderness




By Barry Jaie

A little forethought and organization will payoff in a great memorable
adventure for that next outdoors excursion you may have planned. When
you go camping you will need a camping lantern , camping stove and a
camping cot as well as a flash light.

That sounds pretty good eh! Can you smell that fresh air go on fill your
lungs with it and oh! what's that lovely smell, somebody's cooking up a
treat it always smells better outdoors don't you think.

Lets see first you will need some type of shelter a plastic trap 8 by 10 will
make a good tent some rope 50 ft will be lots the ? inch nylon rope
will work. Tie the rope between two trees and place the tarp
over the rope. Stake down each side of the tarp with screw
driver numbers need 6 to 8 I buy them at flea markets and
garage sales. To make the most of the camping experience, it¡¯s
important to consider the weather before packing up the camper or
travel trailer. Cycling is an excellent and convenient way to explore the
national park or area where you are staying. Bringing along bicycles allows
you to just get up and go wherever you are.

Campers will also bring a sleeping bag and various accessories like torches,
portable stoves, knives, food, etc. Some prefer to make a camp fire but
this must be done very carefully and is prohibited at some sites.

Where to go is the big decision. Some are lucky enough to live near
national parks.These are national parks because they are very special
areas. Don¡¯t have a tent, or even a backyard for that matter? That¡¯s no
reason not to camp out. Just spread out your sleeping bags, or even just
some blanket in the living room. Turn off the TV, radio and video games.
If you have a fireplace, build a fire. Otherwise, order some pizza and pop
some popcorn and you can even make s¡¯mores in the microwave.

Emergency Food to Bring in the Wilderness

Experienced campers know that it is always necessary to take some
emergency food along on any trip. This will come in handy should the
group get lost; and has already finished the existing supplies before
rescuers are able to arrive and get the people out of harm¡¯s way. Why is
bringing emergency food in the wilderness important even if the campers
can hunt for it instead? This is because not everyone can successfully kill
an animal especially if the only piece of equipment available is a survival
knife.

But what is considered to be emergency food? Is it an extra slab of steak
that is cooked before going on the trip? The answer is no.

These items are either a bar of chocolate or some canned goods since
these will not spoil; unlike other items that will do so after being kept in a
sealed container for more than a few days. Chocolate is important
because its ingredients are able to keep a person warm in very cold
conditions. It also provides a sudden jolt of energy because of the sugar
concentration.

Once your kids (and you) recover from the shock of having no television
or Internet access, you'll all have an eye-opening experience. Whether
you have a tight budget or believe sky¡¯s the limit, you will find many
camping supplies that range from as little as $20.00 all the way up to the
hundreds.

It¡¯s important when traveling to bring along the proper clothing. Always
include some rain and windwear, a fleece jacket is also a good idea. A first
aid kit and plenty of drinking water should always be available. Of course if
you are planning on doing any outdoor activities in the winter you will
need more clothing etc. More on Camping Outdoor.

The most common material that you can choose when you go camping
consists of the technologies that will permit the water to pass through
the material yet it doesn¡¯t allow the water to go into it. The National
Recreation Reservation Service? (NRRS?) - From this one site, you
can make reservations for the USDA Forest Service, Army Corps
of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land
Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation
facilities and activities. With over 45,000 sites at over 1,700
locations, any camper will find a great place to relax and unwind.

The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating,
especially if you¡¯re a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended
to women new to camping. Be sure the lantern you buy is weather
proof. If you are camping in colder weather the gas type of lanterns
would be your best choice because not only do they give of a bright light
they also give off a fair amount of heat. Never use the gas lanterns in the
tent.

Place at least two in the bottom of you ice box then place the frozen
meats, milk, juice into the box. You should place vegetables on top if
there is room place a third frozen milk jug at the top of the box. Cross
country skiing is a wonderful way to experience the parks wilderness
during the winter season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in
parks. More on Camping Outdoors Tips at http://www.camping-
outdoor.info

There is no particular brand to take along the trip. It is best to take things
that doesn¡¯t melt easily and then have them stored in a plastic container.
This will prevent them from getting wet or eaten by ants.

Canned goods could be meat or fish products. Since these are quite small,
the individual can pack a lot of these into the bag and just tale it out
when the other supplies run out.

The nice thing about having food in aluminum cans is that they are easy
cook over a fire. When everyone has eaten, this can be diisposed of so
there won¡¯t be so much load weight in the backpacks. If there are many
in the group, it is best to have everyone bring different kinds of canned
products. Someone can bring tuna or any other type of fish while the
other can bring ham or corned beef.

These should be easily opened with a key that is sometimes attached on
the side of the can, a can opener or with a survival knife. Emergency food
is just one of the many things that are required for any camper going into
the wilderness. It doesn¡¯t matter if this is for just overnight or for the
weekend because there is no telling what could happen or for how long
the group will be in there in the event that the campers get lost or are
stuck due to bad weather.

Don't expect to bring along your everyday dinnerware and automatic
coffeepot for your campout. Remember, you will be roughing it, so pack
accordingly. Bring plastic dishes and cutlery that can be washed and
reused, but won't break in transit.

Apart from being submerged in wilderness, an important component of
camping is the interaction with the localities, villagers and natives. These
native guides know the unexplored places, the less traveled paths, the
unknown facts, myths and stories about the locations.

One of the most convenient and popular camping activities is hiking trails.
For some people a hike can consist of a simple walk around the park, while
others prefer a much lengthier hike. Regardless of what sort of hike you
will be taking, a little preparation will go a long way in ensuring a
comfortable journey.

Looking Good--Last but certainly not least: If you've never set up your
tent before, it's best to practice at home until you can do it in your sleep
(bit of an exaggeration...but you know what I mean). This will save you
any embarrassment later on in the 'Real World'. Check off items on the
desktop while at home, which in turn will sync with the PDA. Take the
PDA shopping to see what's needed or optionally print out the list from
each Excel work sheet. It also has a scrollable body and fixed header.

With the hectic life many of us lead it would certainly be great to just
"get away" from civilization and have fun in the wild outdoors. How many
of us really know what to do when we get there or what to take with us
in the "survival pack"? Camping can be a really refreshing lift to life, but
roughing it may not come without some sort of price. Adequate
preparation is a must and may prevent your trip into the wilds from
becoming a disaster. As I rounded a bend blasted through granite, just
wide enough to accommodate a horse-drawn wagon, I braked suddenly
and gasped.

Camping in a van can be cold at times, as it was for us in the deserts of
Arizona last winter. We started the van and cranked up the heater once
in a while, but only for brief periods. Instead of going up to other campers
and saying, ¡°Hi, I¡¯m Kerry and I¡¯m here by myself¡± ask questions like ¡°How
can I contact you if I experience a problem¡± or ¡°is this campground
regularly patrolled?¡±Don¡¯t advertise you are by yourself by finding
campsites away from walking trails
 
 
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