Camping with kids is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together, but it comes with real risks that every parent needs to understand. This category covers the safety topics that matter most when you’re taking children into the outdoors: wildlife encounters, weather hazards, first aid, navigation, water safety, and more.
The content here is written by a mom who has camped in bear country, navigated remote trails without cell service, and handled real emergencies in the field with children present. Every article draws on documented experience and where relevant, academic sources and expert guidance.
Understanding risk doesn’t mean being scared of the outdoors. It means being prepared so that when something unexpected happens, you know exactly what to do. From snake safety to carbon monoxide awareness to knowing when a child is showing signs of altitude sickness, this category gives families the knowledge they need to camp confidently.
As a parent who takes her kids into the wilderness, I always have an exit plan in case something goes wrong, and this includes knowing how to move a person to safety. Here, I’ll go over ways to make an improvised stretcher, but also why you usually don’t want to evacuate an injured person.
How to Make an Improvised Stretcher (Infographic) Read More »
The chances of getting bit by a snake are very low. You are actually are more likely to be killed by a cow than a snake. And, even if a venomous snake does bite you, it doesn’t always release venom into the wound.
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If you are going backcountry camping — especially in bear country — you will need to store your food properly. In many cases, this means hanging your food in a tree to keep it away from bears and other animals. There are several ways to hang food camping, some of which are much better than
How to Hang a Food Bag Against Bears and Critters: Best Methods + Infographic Read More »
Because I live in Serbia, I don’t always have a lot of options for backpacking gear (most brands won’t ship here!). So, while I was able to find bear spray, I wasn’t able to find a holster for it. A holster is incredibly important for carrying bear spray. If you can’t access the spray immediately,
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Nymph and adult ticks are too large to fit through the mesh on tent doors and windows. However, there are still many ways that ticks can get into your tent, such as hitching a ride on your clothes.
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While there are some natural ways to keep ticks off of you, permethrin is the only reliable and effective way to prevent tick bites. Considering that ticks can transmit over a dozen diseases in addition to Lyme, it’s well worth using to keep yourself safe from ticks.
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