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Top 10 Off-Road Camping Essentials

Jun. 15, 2012 By Josh Burns
 

Top 10 Off-Road Camping Essentials

3. Emergency First Aid

When camping and off-roading, it�s always important to be prepared for any emergencies that might arise. Oftentimes your campsite will be away from town and immediate help, so being able to assess and aid a situation while in the wild is crucial. A basic first aid kit is a must on every trip, and it should include bandages, gauze, disinfectant, first aid tape and more. A lighter is very important to have on hand, as matches can get wet and having quick fire can be important. A flashlight or headlamp is also important for the trip but especially in first aid situations when it�s dark (these are also important to have in the event you get separated from the group or lost). A roll of duct tape and rope can help in a number of situations, and a Swiss army knife or multi-purpose tool can really come in handy.

Friend of off-road.com Tom Severin teaches a number of off-road safety courses, and his company, Badlands Off-Road Adventures, is sponsoring an upcoming advanced safety course at the end of June 2012. For more information on the class, click here.


4. Food - Perishable, Non-Perishable
OK, this one is obvious, but it�s not so much a reminder to bring food, but more so a reminder of what food to bring!

When heading out for a weekend on the trail, it�s good to bring along perishable items to cook. Just make sure you also bring non-perishable items as well, such as trail mix, canned food or even MREs (Meal, Ready to Eat).

Fruit, meat and bread are all great things to take camping, and a cooler can help keep it fresh for a few days, but always have a backup plan in case the perishable food spoils.
 

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