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camping:safety [2021/04/30 13:19] frater_secessus [dangerous weather] |
camping:safety [2021/04/30 13:20] frater_secessus [campsite safety] |
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* avoid camping in or beyond [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22desert%20wash%22&tbs=imgo:1|desert washes]]. The water can rise suddenly in your camp, or block egress from the camp.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305777#pid305777)) | * avoid camping in or beyond [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=%22desert%20wash%22&tbs=imgo:1|desert washes]]. The water can rise suddenly in your camp, or block egress from the camp. |
| * Similarly, avoid camping in low areas where runoff might collect from higher ground. |
| * ((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305777#pid305777)) |
* carry extra food and water in case water or mud makes it impossible to get back to town. It will dry out in a day or two.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305757#pid305757)) | * carry extra food and water in case water or mud makes it impossible to get back to town. It will dry out in a day or two.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Living-in-Arizona-questions?pid=305757#pid305757)) |
* be ready to break camp **at a moment's notice** if needed. This means deploying nothing that requires work before leaving: awning, lawn chairs, bbq, tilted or portable panels.((or at least being willing to abandon items that do not prevent your departure)) | * be ready to break camp **at a moment's notice** if needed. This means deploying nothing that requires work before leaving: awning, lawn chairs, bbq, tilted or portable panels.((or at least being willing to abandon items that do not prevent your departure)) |