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There's nothing like waking up to the fresh mountain air, the smell of pine trees, and a roaring campfire. However, weather conditions, poor planning or fire dangers can put a damper on your camping trip. Here area a few simple tips to help make your camping trip fun and safe!
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Use flame-retardant tents and sleeping bags if possible, but assume tents and sleeping bags are flammable and be careful with fire.
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Keep stoves, lanterns and candles out of tents.
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Place campfires and stoves away from tents or sleeping gear, keep fire downwind.
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Extinguish fires before going to sleep.
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Keep cooking, heating and lighting equipment in good repair and follow instructions in its use.
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Don't smoke cigarettes, pipes or cigars near sleeping bags.
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Avoid using carbon monoxide releasing charcoal and catalytic products in unventilated areas.
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Transport flammable liquids in safety containers, keep them capped, out of tents and away from children.
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