RE: Campsite Safety

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 tim5055
GOOD thread!!
 
 Another rule that I always enforced with young Scouts:
 
 NO RUNNING IN THE CAMPSITE!!
 
 There are too many things to trip over and into.  A fire ring is not a cool thing to fall into.  Literally.
 
 
 
 

[jdr]

 4Galvs
It s been so long that I can t even remember.  I ll have to check with DW.  But this is the link:
 
 http://www.kidcoinc.com/gate_dis.cfm?Gate_ID=g70
 
 And this is a link of the gate in action:
 
 http://community.webshots.com/photo/49115496/49118711lZAjnr
 http://community.webshots.com/photo/49115496/49118885oMwybB
 
 It s worth its weight in gold in that picture, isn t it?

[4Galvs]

 jdr

It s been so long that I can t even remember. I ll have to check with DW. But this is the link:
 
 http://www.kidcoinc.com/gate_dis.cfm?Gate_ID=g70
 
 And this is a link of the gate in action:
 
 http://community.webshots.com/photo/49115496/49118711lZAjnr
 http://community.webshots.com/photo/49115496/49118885oMwybB

From the kidco Website:
 [link=http://www.rightstart.com/global/store/product_detail.cfm?TID=02225759065720350326022542&Site=kids&rs_section=keywordsearch&GroupID=2168267&GroupTP=Model]Fireplace Grate [/link]
 
 There might be one or two on Ebay.
 
 
 jds,
 
 

It s worth its weight in gold in that picture, isn t it?

 Definitely!
 
 

[texacokat]

 tim5055
Have a cell phone handy for real emergencies and know in advance (check w/ranger) if 911 will get you through to dispatch or if you need to direct dial a local number.
 
 Why not take a course in first aid and refresh every 3 years?  When I got CPR certified and (Red Cross) first aid, my first thought is that it should be a mandatory federal law for parents...Larry can probably tell you that the first few minutes in any accident are the most critical...and with breathing, it s the first that s the " golden hour."   If you know CPR and first aid, you can save a life...especially in a remote area.

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 tim5055
Have benadryl on hand in your first aid kit at all times.  You never know if a kiddo is allergic to bee stings until they are stung the first time.  If you KNOW you have an allergic person carry an Epi pen in case they are stung and you are too far from a medical facility.
 
 Carry a very small version of your first aid kit with you on a hike.  It should contain only the basics, bandages, alcohol wipes, benadryl, self cooling ice pack etc.  Doesn t have to be a lot, and should be small to make it easily carried in a backpack or tote.
 
 Make sure all members of the family know where the First Aid kit is kept, in case something happens and someone else is trying to help with first aid.
 
 Keep clutter to a minimum, we do this by setting up a small two man tent for storage of items like charcoal, campsite tools, kids toys etc.  Everything is put away at night, especially kids toys that could be tripped over.
 
 

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 texacokat

ORIGINAL:  texacokat
 Have a cell phone handy for real emergencies and know in advance (check w/ranger) if 911 will get you through to dispatch or if you need to direct dial a local number.
 

 Or even if the cell phone will work at all.  Away from urban centers and interstate highways, about 60% of the country still has no cell phone coverage at all.  I think National Parks have about 20% coverage, which means it won t work when you need it.
 
 Austin