Communication
Always, ALWAYS tell someone not adventuring with you where you are going and when you plan to be back. Then touch base with them when you return to civilization (and cell service). That way, if your excursion goes south unexpectedly, someone will know to call for help if you don’t reach out within a few hours of your scheduled rendezvous. It’s a good practice for any trip outdoors, but especially for solo adventures and strenuous hikes or activities.
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Travel Insurance
Insurance has always been about security. If you have something, insurance keeps it safe. Travelers, especially adventure-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, often forget that they carry their own safety with them. Travel insurance is the perfect solution to travel woes. If you are trying to conquer the Himalayas, or navigate the South Pole, travel insurance will keep your passport, baggage, and money safe. If something happens, (fingers crossed), travel insurance will ensure that your financial loss is not a burden upon your wallet. It is a simple way to keep yourself risk-free throughout any such outdoor adventures.
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Check for Ticks
Checking for ticks is a critical safety practice for any outdoor adventure. With tick sightings on the rise, diseases they carry like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease are too. Always check your shoes, gear, and do a quick scan of your entire body after being outdoors. Pay close attention to under the arms, behind the knees, and between the legs because these are covered areas ticks especially like. Make sure to check any animals that may have accompanied you too.
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Don’t Drink The Water
Regardless of how serene the surroundings are, don’t drink the water!
If you walk long enough, you will ultimately end up very thirsty. If you don’t have a filtration system to make sure the water you find is safe to drink, don’t just sip from the first pond you find. Although the water might look clean, it is actually an ecosystem that hosts a lot of bacteria. Even if the water might taste good, even if it is colorless, you never know what you will get from it. A lot of people have gotten very sick from drinking water from nature.
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Avoid These Mistakes
Experienced Travelers know many things about travel tips and how to start a journey and travel outdoors. Nevertheless, the veterans and the newbies’ travelers often make some mistakes that both should avoid.
First mistake: Pack too many things
If you are planning to travel outdoors, the extra weight of your suitcase could be a huge burden if you don’t know how to pack well and carry only what is necessary.
Second mistake: Not take a charger in hand luggage
We know that you’re looking for peace and getting rid of your cell phone. Nevertheless, it is pretty important to carry an extra charger in case of any emergency while being somewhere far away from the city.
Third mistake: Ignore advice from locals
If a local looks at you and says ‘it’s better you don’t go’ it would be wise to listen to them. Traveling safely should always be your priority and nobody knows the real situation of the place where we are better than locals.
Fourth mistake: Take too many photos
Photos are not the only thing you get from traveling. Keep the rest for your senses and memory – those will never disappear!
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Plan Ahead
Embrace Safety! Knowing what to expect as you plan for a safe visit to public lands and waters across the country will help ensure you arrive ready.
Know Before You Go: Check and confirm the status of the place you want to visit. If it’s crowded (and assume it will be), have a back-up plan. Take time to research nearby locations and recommendations that may have availability for the dates you are traveling – you may just find a new favorite!
Plan Ahead: Take a look at your desired locations, identify when reservations are available and make a plan to reserve your campsite in advance. Some campgrounds may have transitioned from first-come, first-served to reservable over the last year.
Be A Courteous Camper: Keep campsites and picnic areas tidy, honor quiet hours by minimizing noise, picking up trash, and allow others to safely pass on a crowded trail. Be respectful of others who are seeking outdoor recreation as a safe place to spend time with their family and friends.
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Know your Pet Laws
A huge tip for outdoor adventures I don’t think enough people take seriously is the pet laws and recommendations for various parks and outdoor activities. Since the pandemic, more households have adopted pets than in any time in the past. Keeping your pet on leash, knowing what wildlife is expected in the area you’re exploring and educating yourself on the proper responses to that wildlife is incredibly important to your safety while outdoors. If you have any questions, check in with the visitor center or online resources for your concerns. It is always smarter to be extra cautious while in unfamiliar territory.
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First Aid Kit
It doesn’t matter if you are hiking, camping, walking or simply spending the day on the beach it is always a smart idea to have a first aid kit in your pack. Whether you are going to a crowded area or a remote one, having a first aid kit for emergencies will always save your skin. Make sure you have medicine for the most common injuries and if you have a chronic illness make sure your first aid kit is stocked with your medication (and some extra too)
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