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camping:safety [2020/01/22 11:34] frater_secessus [campsite safety] |
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+ | > "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." | ||
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There are at least three broad categories of threats to consider: | There are at least three broad categories of threats to consider: | ||
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* A **charged cellphone with coverage in the area** may be the most important piece of safety equipment. | * A **charged cellphone with coverage in the area** may be the most important piece of safety equipment. | ||
* maintain situational awareness | * maintain situational awareness | ||
- | * areas of lower population density are safer from than cities. | + | * areas of lower population density are safer from violent crime than cities. |
* park in such a way that you can pull out without backing | * park in such a way that you can pull out without backing | ||
* be aware of multiple exit routes | * be aware of multiple exit routes | ||
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* get a carry license if you are so inclined, and have the discipline to know and follow relevant laws. If you have never owned or shot a gun before this probably isn't the time to get one.((unless you commit to formal training)) | * get a carry license if you are so inclined, and have the discipline to know and follow relevant laws. If you have never owned or shot a gun before this probably isn't the time to get one.((unless you commit to formal training)) | ||
* get a dog. Even a small one works as an alarm | * get a dog. Even a small one works as an alarm | ||
+ | * leave the drivers' | ||
+ | * put your keys where you can find them easily and always in the same place.((http:// | ||
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* scout out another way out of the campsite in case the primary exit is blocked((https:// | * scout out another way out of the campsite in case the primary exit is blocked((https:// | ||
* Be aware of where you put your hands and feet: know what poisonous insects and snakes live in the area | * Be aware of where you put your hands and feet: know what poisonous insects and snakes live in the area | ||
- | * store, cook, and eat foot in a bear-safe manner | + | * store, cook, and eat food in a safe manner in bear country |
- | * leave the drivers' | + | |
- | * put your keys where you can find them easily and always in the same place.((http:// | + | |
In populated areas: | In populated areas: | ||
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* side-to-side((aka east-west)) sleepers may want to sleep with their head on the curb side to limit injury from vehicles hitting your parked vehicle | * side-to-side((aka east-west)) sleepers may want to sleep with their head on the curb side to limit injury from vehicles hitting your parked vehicle | ||
* park under street lights | * park under street lights | ||
+ | * avoid neighborhoods where there are bars on the windows | ||