Camping

Camping is a leisure activity

which may enjoyed by
individuals, groups, and families.
 2 TYPES OF CAMPING
1. Frontcountry
- “car camping”
- Planned campgrounds where it is close to a vehicle, with
certain amenities (bathrooms & Stoves) and emergency
aid.
- Camping on school grounds and on the local parks.
- Travel-trailer camping
2. Backcountry
-no amenities are readily available and motorized
vehicles cannot reach the camping site.
- require some physical exertion such as hiking and
canoeing to travel to the location or to move from place to
place.
 HOW DID CAMPANING BEGIN?
Thomas Hiram Holding
- “father of Modern camping (Ryalls,A Petrin, R.L.,2016)
-a British traveling tailor whose passion for camping was developed as
a child.
-In 1880‘s , he took a canoe and camping trip in Scotlond.
- He wrote the first camper’s handbook in 1908. in his book he
described the basics of camping.
- he wrote a book about his bicycle camping experiences when he
took the first bicycle camping trip to Ireland using portable camping
equipment.
-This led to him founding the Association of Cycle Campers in 1901.
HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR A CAMPING TRIP?
1894- One of the first campsites was held on the Island of Mann
- Opened in summer end of 1800’s 600 people per
week

1932- first international camping was organized and the Federation

Internationale de Camping et de Caravanning (FICC) was founded.
STEPS
1ST STEP. Know the identifying the participants in the
activity. Names, contact information, and health
information.
2nd STEP. Date, location and itinerary. Location will be
a major consideration inn the preparation as this
becomes the basis for other plans. In Philippines, there
are several front country camping sites that are located
in eco-parks, camping resorts, and few islands open to
the public.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?
1. Clothes- first line of defense so that body can maintain
an appropriate core temperature.
Hot- body must be able to rid itself of excess heat
when core temperature rise to hyperthermia– the body
temperature is almost 7.5 degree celcius.
Cold- body must conserve the body heat to avoid
dropping when core temperature drops to hypothermia—
when body temperature is below 35 degree celcius.
LAYERING OF CLOTHES

Layer 1. Base Layer or Skin Layer

- clothing next to the skin
-fabric should be thin and does not block wind. The
recommended fabrics are synthetics, wool, or silk.
- thermal undergarment may be used for cold
temperature and wool undergarments for even colder conditions.
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Layer 2. Insulating Layer

- worn over the base layer
-helps retain heat by trapping air close to the body.
- Natural fibers like wool and fleece are excellent
insulators.
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Layer 3. Wind and/or Rain Barrier Layer

- outer layer, sometimes called shell,protection from the
wind, rain, or snow.
-important during bad weather.
- Fit is also consideration because it should be roomy
enough to fit easily over other layers and should not restrict your
movement.
 WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?

2. Sleeping Bag and Pad- provides warmth and comfort

for a good rest at night. The warmth of the sleeping bag is
determined by:
a. Kind of insulating material
- Down (soft feather from goose or duck) is warmer
but is not waterproof.
- Polyester/synthetic is virtually waterproof but not so
warm. It is heavier and bulkier.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?
b. Loft (refers to thickness of bag)
-Thicker loft will provide more warmth.
c. The shape of the bag
- Mummy-shaped bags are better when trekking
because they are lighter and warmer.
- Barrel-Shaped bags are rommier at the midsection
providing more comfort but they are heavier.
- Rectangular-shaped bags are the rommiest, thus great
warmer weather, however, they can be bulkier and heavier.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?

3. Tents- gives protection from the rain, wind and bugs.

- adds warmth, comfort and a sense of security
-tents should be light and compact so it will
easier to carry.
-must for a tent to have waterproof floor, must
protect you from mosquito.
- must made from breathable material such as
ripstop pylon or nylon taffeta.
 WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?

4. Cooking and Eating Utensils- a small lightweight

backpack stove is more efficient than open fire because
temperature can be controlled.
Cooking pot can be double as an eting utensil.
WHERE DO WE GET OUR WATER?
Frontcountry – water is usually either brought by the
camper or may be provided through plumbing or
pump.
Backcountry – ot is important that the campsite has a
nearby water source from river, streams, lakes, or
spring.
 Method / Treatment Advantages Disadvantages

Filtering Good job in filtering - Longer time

- Filters are used up quickly

Iodine Tablets - Easy to carry - Discolor container

- Treatment takes only 30 minutes - Taste unpleasant to some
- Do not kill gardia lamblia (internal
Parasites
Bleach Solution - Easy to carry - May taste unpleasant to some
- Treatment takes only min.

Aquamira - Easy to carry -Has to mix two solutions together and

- Treatments only takes 35 min. waits for 5 mins. before treating water.
- Slightly changes taste

Boiling - Kills all harmful organisms - Takes time from boiling to cooling
down
- depending on altitude, must boil for
5-5 mins.S
 WHAT KIND OF FOOD SHOULD WE BRING?
FRONTCOUNTRY- almost any food may be brought because one
can always bring a chiller or an ice chest to keep the food from
spoiling.
BACKCOUNTRY- food shoul be those that will not spoil and with
consideration on the calorie content, food preparation, and weight
of the food item.
Freeze-dried foods can be an option only require hot water.
Can goods can also be brought but it needs to be repacked as tin
cans weigh
Ziploc bags are the best way to repack or pack food.
WHAT OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO
CAMPING?
There are other general equipment, safety equipment, and first aid kit that need
to be brought along in camping.

General Equipment Safety Equipment First Aid Kit Contents

• Lantern • Flashlight with extra • Adhesive bandages
batteries • Gauze pads
• Toilet paper
• Waterproof matches • Adhesive tapes
• Biodegradable soap
• Pocket knife • Tweezers to remove splinters
• Insect repellant
• Topographic maps • Salt tablets • Razor blade
• Small thermos bottle • Compass • Paracetamol/aspirin • Moleskin
• Duct tape • Sun protection • Tube of antibiotic ointment
• Antihistamine
• Safety pins • Rope • Medicine for diarrhea • Anti-sting relief ointment/
• Shovel (if backcountry • Water treatment cream
camping)
WHAT CAMPING SKILS DOES ONE NEED TO HAVE?
WASHING DISHES-use soap that will not harm the environment. Scrap
foods must be place in animal proof trashcans.

To clean dishes in the backcountry:

1 All food on plate must be eaten. Scrape the remaining food in a plastic
bag and carry it back.
2. Move 200 feet away from cook site, campsite, and water source. Dig a
hole of about 8 inches deep as a wash site.
3. Use biodegradable soap for greasy plates only and when rinsing. Strain
washcloth to make sure no food particle drops to the soil.
4. Air dry dishes.
Campfires- In building campfires, three elements must be present: fuel
(wood), heat source (matches or lighter), and air (Bunting, 2006). Tinder is
the fire starter. This includes small twigs, dry leaves, or forest duff.
Kindling uses small sticks that are easier to burn than the wood. In starting
the campfire, arrange the small sticks in various ways-the tepee, lean- to,
cross-ditch, or pyramid. Refer to Figure 9.2 to see how they are set up.
Make sure there are spaces between to allow air. Get a handful of tinder,
loosely piled leaves, and put them in the center of fire ring. Light the tinder,
blow lightly at the base of fire to provide air so it will ignite the small sticks
(kindling), and then add the wood as needed.
Sanitation of campsite- Camping in the
backcountry provides no toilet facility. As a
camping rule, a cat hole must be dug to serve
as toilet. With the trowel, a hoe of 6- inches
deep and 6 inches wide must be dug, feet
away from water source, trail, or campsite.
When one is finished using it, cover it with –
inches topsoil before covering the area with
some leaves.
HEALTH RELATED BENEFITS OF CAMPING

• Peace and Quiet. Unplug and enjoy the simplicity of nature.

• More Exercise. Camping requires more physical exercise to
gather, prepare and store food, get around a campsite and
manage your shelter effectively.
• Reduced Stress.
• Better relationships.
• Improved memory.
• Better sleep
HOW DO WE DO TO STAY SAFE?
Check all equipment. Check weather condition. Check and study locations
and map.
Awareness of surroundings.
Map out emergency plans.
Protect self from sun, coldness, dehydration, and insects.
Include fire safety practices in orientations.
Never walk alone, never approach wild animals, and never feed the animals in
the mountain.
Go back and review and follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.