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7 Common Camping Myths (Easily!) Debunked

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There are a lot of people who would love to go camping but have come to believe certain myths about camping which are stopping them.  There are a lot of common myths about camping out there, and not all of them are true.  These myths will often scare people into not camping, which is why you need to know why these myths are not true. #1 - You Have To Drive Hours To Find A Great Campground When you have a small family with young children, travelling for long distances to a campground can make the trip more exciting.  However, when you are trying to fit seven people into a car and drive for hours on end, it will be a lot less fun.  Fortunately, you do not have to drive for hours to find a great campground. Many regular campers will have favourite campgrounds which are less than an hour from where they live.  To find these campgrounds, you should take a look at the areas around the city you live in.  You will be able to find a right mix of campsites that can offer you what you
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Common Distress Signals To Know

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Envisage a situation when you are stranded on a deserted island or lost in the wilderness due to the plane in which you were travelling getting crashed, or you somehow missed the sight of your campsite etc. In any case, a man shall be aware of how to get help. You will be no more in the stress of getting lost or panicked with the situation, instead, you would focus on utilising your energy on getting rescued. To grab the potential rescuer's attention, there are several ways. Each factor works according to the terrain, environment, resources available and day or night time respectively. Not every time phone or GPS works, they may lose signal or stop working when you need. So, let us learn some of the distress signals we should be aware of to use in such cases. Signal Fire 101 This method is advantageous and used worldwide to signal potential rescuers to ask them for help. If you lack any form of electrical technology, marking through the usage of fire is first, and fore
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Locking Up Your Tent and Other Campsite Security Tips

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Your trip to the great outdoors is invariably full of fun and adventure, but the threat of thieves and campsite kleptomaniacs is a real possibility. There are enough cases of self-centred campers who spoil the fun for everyone by getting into things they shouldn’t. There isn’t a camper out there who hasn’t thought deterrents were necessary. It is essential to understand that the dynamics of a campsite work differently from those in a home with stable walls windows. The campground is an easy target for thieves and marauders. Many tactics and safety precautions used by Bedouins and travelling merchants in ancient times can keep you and your valuables safe when attending off-site events, adventuring in wild country or sleeping under the stars. This guide to campground safety will allow you to improve your security around the campsite and during your outdoor adventure with simple best practices and common sense. 1. Locking Up A variety of locks, including some cable locks a
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