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If you are going fishing, hunting or camping, make sure you're prepared. It's easy to grab the rod, reel and tackle box and hit the road. In the excitement of heading for the great outdoors, I have often neglected to take some vital things; and I've paid the price for it. Here's a list of items to help you avoid the same mistake so you can better enjoy your outdoor tips...
Sun Glasses Many people use sun glasses outdoors and it may not seem to be worth talking about. But I want to make a quick note that you should use sun glasses that filter out ultra violet rays. Some sunlight is good for your eyes to help process certain vitamins. But too much intense sun may do damage. Besides that, a good pair of polarized glasses will help you see your fish and game much better. Also, they protect your eyes while fishing and hiking through the woods. Insect Repellant This was another recent boo-boo of mine. Again, warm weather had set in and the mosquitoes were buzzin.' All around ME! Not only can this quickly spoil a trip, but you can pay for it for days with ugly itchy marks on you skin. Keep it in the tackle box or somewhere handy when you go and always make sure you have plenty of it. Plenty of Water Chances are if you are going camping you will have plenty of water. But you need to make sure if you take off into the wilderness to hike, hunt, fish the banks or whatever, that you take plenty of water. Sounds like a no brainer, but I've taken off walking and fishing around a lake before to discover I was incredibally thirsty and now far away from any drinking water. Usually you should drink water before you feel thirsty. If you feel real thirsty, you may be getting dehydrated. Get yourself a canteen or something similar and always keep it with you. This will also help keep you from feeling so fatigued. Plenty of Snacks If you hike, hunt or walk the banks fishing, be sure to keep some snacks handy; jerky, nuts and seeds, fruit, candy bars, etc. Walking through nature up and down hills in the heat of the day can wear you out. Replenish yourself with a snack and you'll feel much better and last longer. Safety Items Of course, you should always have the normal list of safety items. A cellphone is good in case you get stranded. Also, water proof matches, flashlights, exta batteries, flares (careful with these in the woods), first aid kit, utility knife and so on. Make A List If you are like me, you may not even know you are going fishing today or tomorrow. I tend to be impulsive. So either make sure these things are already stocked in your vehicle or make a list that you check every time before you leave. ---- By Bobby Ivie Bobby Ivie is an avid fishman and owner of Fishing-Hunting-Camping.com and Fishing-Articles.net He makes his living online by building Virtual Real Estate This article may be reprinted as long as this source box is added and the source box hyperlinks are kept intact. ---- Back To General Fishing Hunting Camping ArticlesDon't see what you are looking for? | |||
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