Beat the heat when camping.
by Stuart Yalethorpe
http://www.faircamping.com
Going camping? Make sure you are properly equipped before
embarking on your adventure. Don't compromise on the
equipment, like others have, when there is'sno need to.
Look at your location
If you know that you're going to be heading to a warmer
camping site, then it's time to investigate the weather
conditions and what kinds of temperatures you can expect.
Many places are warmer in particular times of the year, so
you may want to avoid such months.
Remember that weather can be unpredictable despite what the
forecast may say so be prepared for the unexpected.
Water-The Camper's best friend.
While you're certainly going to bring water with you, are
you bringing enough? A lot of novice campers think that
water is too heavy to carry and that bringing as little as
possible is the best plan.
It's not.
The recommended quantity of water to carry is one gallon or
more per person per day. If you think that to be too heavy a
load consider how much heavier carrying a dehydrated fellow
camper will be!
Carry a reasonable supply of electrolyte salts with you.
These salts come in powder form, which can be dissolved in
the water you are carrying. Or carry sports drinks that
contain electrolytes. Your body needs to regularly replenish
these essential salts in hot, humid conditions.
And they are wonderful to taste!
Eating right
While you may not feel like eating in the heat, you need to
balance your liquids with food. This helps to keep your
body in balance. The human body is a delicate system of
electrolytes that can fall out of balance easily in extreme
weather conditions.
Nibble on something every time you take a swig of water. A
couple of nuts or pretzels will suffice. A salty or sugary
snack is best.
The right gear
Keep you head protected from the sun with a hat or visor.
Try and wear light colored clothes and apply sunscreen on
parts of your body that are bare.
The heat will be bad enough. Don't make it worse by getting
sun burnt.
Always carry a first aid kit and something you can use to
signal for help in case of an emergency.
Bring a friend
Of course, camping with someone else is best, especially in
more extreme weather conditions.
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