Things to Pay Attention to When Camping in the Wild

Speaking of camping in the wild, I believe everyone should be familiar with it. After all, camping, this outdoor activity, is becoming more and more popular. Many friends will choose to go camping in the suburbs during the weekends and holidays. However, camping in the wild is still somewhat dangerous. So what are the things we need to pay attention to? Let’s take a look with me!

1. Most Safe

Try to choose a regular camping site to ensure personal safety. No matter what kind of campsite you choose, whether it is a mountain, a beach, a forest or a grassland, you should choose a relatively safe campsite. If you choose mountain camping, you should try to avoid places where rocks may fall, landslides, avalanches, mudslides may occur. If you are forced to camp in similar places, be sure to avoid low-lying areas at the foot of the mountain and places where landslides, mudslides may occur or flow through. If you choose to camp in the jungle, pay attention to avoid dead trees and fragile small trees, to prevent heavy rain or wind from blowing down branches and hurting yourself. You should also pay attention to whether there are beehives, snake dens, etc. around, and try to avoid them.

2. Flat Ground

A flat ground is convenient for setting up the tent and also good for sleeping. Even though you can use a sleeping bag or a moisture-proof mat when you stay in the tent, it is much more comfortable to sleep on a flat ground than on an uneven ground. For example, the forest with fallen leaves and the green lawn are both good choices.

3. High Elevation

If you choose to camp in the mountains, the ideal location is windproof and rainproof, and above the flood warning line. This will protect you from strong winds, heavy rain and floods. Even if you are camping on flat ground, choosing a site with a slightly higher elevation can also avoid being soaked by the rainwater flowing from upstream in rainy days.

4. Near Water Sources

Water is the source of life, and the campsite should try to choose a place with water sources. Sufficient water sources can not only ensure washing water, but also facilitate drinking and cooking. Camping life without water sources will have many inconveniences. It is worth mentioning that in deep mountains or forests, places near water sources are often where wild animals often appear and mosquitoes breed. You need to be careful and alert when camping.

5. Good Drainage

Drainage performance should also be a key consideration when choosing a campsite, especially when choosing to camp in the rainy season. You should try to avoid low-lying areas that are prone to waterlogging. Hard ground that is difficult to permeate should also be avoided. In addition, you should try to avoid setting up camp in dry riverbeds or on the banks, because sudden storms will catch you off guard and even endanger your life. When camping in mountainous areas, you should also pay attention to the traces of the highest water level that floods may reach, and it is best to set up camp above the highest water level.

6. Sheltered from the Wind

Perhaps a gentle breeze is the ideal camping experience you crave, but windproof and warm clothing are also essential for camping in the wild. Unexpected strong winds can not only blow away the tent, but also bring coldness and even lead to illness. It will also make it very difficult to light a fire to cook, keep warm, so a good campsite should try to choose a sheltered place.

7. Avoiding Beasts and Insects

When choosing a campsite in mountainous areas or forests, you should carefully pay attention to the surrounding environment, at least observe within 100 meters whether there are traces of wild animals passing by or staying, wild animal dung and nests, etc. to prevent these uninvited guests from visiting your tent without your knowledge, damaging your equipment, or even endangering your life. At the same time, you should also pay attention to avoid places where mosquitoes, scorpions, etc. breed. It is best to carry insect repellent with you, take protective measures, and guard against the unexpected invasion of snakes, scorpions, poisonous insects, etc.

8. Plenty of Sunshine

If possible, the campsite should be chosen in a place with plenty of sunshine and longer sunshine time. This will not only make it easy to enjoy sunbathing, but also keep the site warm and dry, facilitating the drying of clothes, items and equipment. At the same time, you should also pay attention to sunshade and sunscreen to avoid being harmed by ultraviolet rays.