Hiking & Camping Gear

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Hiking:

Prevent blisters by duct taping heels, feet before taking a hike with new boots. This really works!

Prevent blisters by duct taping heels and feet before taking a hike with new boots. This really works!

Packing:

Ounces equal pounds. Pounds equal pain. Keep it light.

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Gear:

To learn more about camping gear and equipment go to Savannah Arsenal’s Camping and Outdoors page in the Gear Section.

Choosing a Camp Site:

Safety: Find a site away from low-lying places that could fill with water during a flash flood. Stay away from valleys, canyons, and banks of small, shallow rivers. Avoid camping near lone trees, mountainous, high ridges and other likely lightning targets. Don’t camp near dead or dying trees; the wind could blow them down on you. Higher ground can be dangerous if you see signs of erosion.

Size: Make sure your site is large enough for members of your camping party to set up their tents and cook their meals.

Terrain: Make sue your site has good drainage, natural ground cover and enough sunlight for visibility.

Privacy: Respect the privacy of others. Trees, bushes and the shape of the terrain can screen your camp from trails and neighboring campers.

Permission: Check ahead of time with public parks, forests and reservers. They can issue any permits you will need.

Water: You will need plenty of water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Public water suppliers are the safest and can be found in most frontcountry campsites. Water from streams, rivers, or lakes should be properly treated before drinking.