Camping In The Wilderness Preparation

Camping in the wild which is also referred to as primitive camping is in essence camping that requires very few resources. It's also the simplest way to enjoy the wilderness and the best way to avoid damaging the natural environment.

This form of camping doesn't require power generators, mobile phones, cabins or mobile homes, toilets, electricity, and all the trappings of modern-day living. As you can tell, this type of camping isn't ideal for the family, but it offers a camper one of the finest ways to experience nature, enjoy wildlife, and also for spiritual satisfaction.

How to prepare for Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping requires very basic resources such as the all essential commodity for survival aka water, trail mix, lighter, backpack, fuel of sorts i. e. wood, sleeping bag, and emergency first aid kit.

Based on the type of wilderness one is camping in and the climatic conditions, a tent could be required and of course, a change of clothes is necessary. It may be good to carry regular food but unless it's processed and packed food, then food that calls for on-site preparation could mean bringing along cooking items and this is not what you want to do. When camping in the wild, it may not be necessary to go to the nearby shopping center for resupply, hence, it's necessary that a camper packs sufficient supplies that can last several days in the wild.

Bring more supplies just in case, the majority of folks who camp in the wild do so mainly because they intend to explore and hike. If you expect to explore the wilderness and not just sit around the camping site, then it's a good idea that you be physically healthy, probably a little bit of preparation is good here. If you have ever hiked or backpacked then you very well understand that the two activities are very demanding to the body, thus you should consider packing light; sufficient trail mix and water is all a hiker needs for a single meal.

Beware When camping in the wilderness, security is your number one priority, this does not mean exploring the wild while wearing a football helmet, situation awareness and common sense are the two most important safety tools. When exploring the wild, pay attention to the ground ahead and watch out for dangerous reptiles, and loose rocks, and obscured holes. Safety is the primary reason wilderness campers do it in a group. It's not so pretty for a lone injured human in the wild. It's important that you remain calm and collected in case of an emergency. regulating your breath is a good way to stay calm.

Do not disturb the site This is very crucial for the ecosystem: keep the site as you found it, this may mean cleaning up any litter around the campground. Nature will thank you for this. It's a truly responsible thing to do. Doing this will also give you the assurance that you're doing your best to conserve the environment.