Group 4

Reporters: Aila Rose Maure

Rica Nova Rose Ronquillo

Emmanuel Patatag

Alejandre Gerodico III

Junefer Galos

Camping
HOW CAMPING BEGIN?
-Camping has been around for a long time.

But it was only around 100 years ago that camping was thought of as a recreational activity.
Thomas Hiram Holding is considered as a father of modern camping ( Ryalls. A & Petrin 2016)

- In 1800s he took a canoe and camping trip in Scotland. He wrote the first camper’s hand
book in 1908. For very first it was in this his book the basics of camping were described
which he learned from his experienced.

HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR A CAMPING TRIP?

Identifying the participants:

Names:

Contact information:

Health information:

The date, location, and itinerary are the next items to plan.
Location- will be a major consideration in the preparation as this become the basis for the other
plans.

Itinerary- is planned as a group

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING IN CAMPING?

Clothes- are the first line of defense so that the body can maintain an appropriate core
temperature?

WHAT ARE HYPOTHERMIA AND HYPERTHERMIA?

Hypothermia is a condition where the body is below 35 degree Celsius

Hyperthermia is when the body temperature is above 37.5 Celsius

Three different types of layer in clothing

Layer 1: Base layer or Skin layer: This is the clothing next to skin. Thus, if one dressing to stay cool,
the fabric should be thin and those not block wind.

Layer 2: Insulating: help you retain heat by trapping air close to your body.

Layer 3: Wind or/and Rain- Barrier layer: Sometimes called shell is your protection from wind, rain,
or snow.

Sleeping bag and Pad: provides warmth and comfort for a good rest at night.

A. Kind of insulating material

 Down ( soft feather from goose and duck) warm but it is not waterproof.
B. Loft (refers to thickness of bag).
 Thicker loft will provide more warmth.
C. The shape of the bags
 Mummy-shaped bags
 Barrel- shaped bags
 Rectangular-shaped bags

TENTS – It also adds warmth comfort and a sense of security.

Cooking and eating utensils- a small light-weight backpack stove is more efficient than open fire
because temperature can be controlled.
Where do we get our water?
In back country camping, it is important that the campsite has a nearby water source rivers,
streams, lakes or springs.

Methods/ Advantages Disadvantages

Treatment
Filtering  Good job in filtering  Longer time
 Filters are used up
quickly
Iodine Tablets  Easy to carry  Discolor containers
 Treatment takes only 30  Taste unpleasant to some
min.  Do not kil giardia
lamblia (internal
parasite)

Bleach solution  Easy to carry  May taste unpleasant to

 Treatment takes only 30
min.
Aquamira  Easy to carry
 Treatments only 25 min.
 Slightly changes taste
Boiling  Kills all harmful
organisms
some.
 Has to make solutions
together and waits for 5
mins. Before treating
water
 Takes time from boiling
to cooling down
 Depending on altitude,
must boil for 3-15 mins.

What kind of food should we bring?

Food should be those will not spoil and with consideration on the calorie content, food
preparation and wieght of the food item.

- Pasta and rice

- Sachets of tomato
- Adobo, and canned goods

 Ziploc Bags are the best way to repack and pack foods.
 What other essential items should be brought to camping?
There are other general equipment, safety equipment and the first aid kit that
need to be brought along in camping.
General equipment
 Lantern
 Toilet paper
 Biodegradable soap
 Insect repellant
 Small thermos bottle
 Duck tape
 Safety pins
 Shovel (if backcountry camping)

Safety Equipment
 Flashlight with extra batteries
 Waterproof matches
 Pocket knife
 Tepographic maps
 Compass
 Sun protection
 Rope
 Water treatment

First Aid Kit Contents

 Adhesive bandages
 Gauze pads
 Adhesive tapes
 Tweezers to remove splinters
 Salt tablets
 Paracetamol/aspirin
 Antihistamine
 Medicine for diarrhea
 Razor blade
 Moleskin
 Tube of antibiotic ointment
 Anti-sting relief ointment/cream
How do we stay safe while camping?

To stay while camping:

Check all equipment. Check weather conditions. Check and study locations and map.

Awareness of surroundings.

Map out emergency plans.

Protect self from sun, coldness, dehydration, and insects..

Include fire safety practices in orientations.

Never walk alone, never approach wild animals, and never feed the animals in the mountains.

Go back review and follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.