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Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a novice who’s just starting your camping journey, we hope you’ll find these insights and tips useful. We hope to help you make the most of your time spent in nature and ensure that every adventure is enjoyable and memorable. Regardless of your level of expertise, you can enjoy the outdoors with confidence knowing that you’re equipped with the knowledge and tools to elevate your camping experience. Happy camping!

The joy of a picnic is being one with nature

Eating during camping is not only a process of replenishing energy, but also a wonderful moment to enjoy nature and enhance relationships. A simple and hearty picnic makes outdoor adventures more interesting. At these moments, food not only fills the stomach, but also brings people closer together in laughter. Whether it is a simple fast food or a carefully prepared meal, the fun of eating during camping lies in being one with nature and feeling the purity and satisfaction of every bite of food.

Camp Recipes

Foil Roasted Vegetables and Chicken

Ingredients:
Chicken breast cut into cubes, assorted vegetables (such as carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini) cut into cubes, olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic powder, thyme or other herbs of your choice.

Steps:
1. Preheat a campfire or portable grill.
2. Place chicken and vegetable cubes on a large piece of aluminum foil.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and herbs.
4. Wrap the foil tightly, making sure it is completely sealed.
5. Place the foil package in the fire and roast for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Carefully open the foil package and enjoy the delicious roasted vegetables and chicken.

Campfire Hot Dogs and Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: hot dog, hot dog bun, potato, butter, salt and pepper, aluminum foil
Steps:
1. Preheat a campfire or portable grill.
2. Cut the potato into pieces, place on the aluminum foil, add butter, salt and pepper.
3. Wrap the aluminum foil and bake in the fire for 20-30 minutes until the potato is cooked.
4. Grill the hot dog on the campfire until the surface is slightly charred.
5. Put the hot dog in the hot dog bun, and add ketchup or mustard according to personal preference.
6. Take out the baked potato pieces and enjoy with the hot dog.

Easy Camp Pasta

Ingredients: pasta, canned tomato sauce, chopped garlic, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, shredded Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

Steps:
1. Boil a pot of water on the camp stove and add salt.
2. Add the pasta to the pot and cook until just softened, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in another pot and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
4. Pour in the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes until heated.
5. Remove the cooked pasta and add it to the tomato sauce and stir well.
6. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve in bowls and enjoy this simple and delicious pasta.

Bonfire Chocolate Banana

Ingredients: banana, dark chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, aluminum foil

Steps:
1. Preheat the campfire.
2. Split the banana in half, but don’t cut it completely.
3. Stuff the split banana with chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows.
4. Wrap the banana in aluminum foil, making sure it’s completely sealed.
5. Place the foil-wrapped banana in the fire for 10-15 minutes, until the chocolate melts and the banana softens.
6. Carefully open the foil package and enjoy this sweet campfire chocolate banana.

6. Carefully open the foil package and enjoy this sweet campfire chocolate banana.

Common wilderness first aid methods

1. CPR

1. Check if the victim is still breathing. 2. Call for help immediately (if there is a cell phone signal). 3.CPR: Press the center of the victim’s chest at a rate of about 100-120 times per minute, to a depth of about 5-6 cm, and give the victim 2 artificial respirations after every 30 compressions (if there is professional training). 4. Continue until professional rescuers arrive or the victim regains consciousness and breathes normally.

2.Stop bleeding

1. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth, gauze or clothing. 2. If the cloth is soaked with blood, do not remove it and continue to apply pressure. 3. Maintain pressure until the bleeding stops or rescuers arrive. 4. If the bleeding cannot be controlled, consider using a tourniquet, but only use it in an emergency and mark the time the tourniquet is applied.

3. Fractures of limbs.

Applicable cases: Fractures of limbs.
Steps:
1. Try not to move the injured person to avoid secondary injury.
2. Use branches, hiking sticks and other items to fix the injured part, wrap it with a cushion and fix it with a rope or cloth strip.
3. If there is an open fracture, cover the wound with a clean cloth to avoid infection.

4.Skin burns

Applicable cases: Skin burns.
Steps:
1. Immerse the burn area in cold water or rinse with cold water for at least 10 minutes immediately.
2. Do not use ice cubes to directly contact the burn area.
3. Cover the burn area with a clean cloth or sterile dressing to prevent infection.
4. Avoid using homemade remedies such as ointments or butter.

5. Heat stroke

Applicable situations: high body temperature, dry, red and hot skin.
1. Move the victim to a cool place away from direct sunlight. 2. Let the victim lie down and raise his legs. 3. Use a wet cloth or cold water to wipe the victim’s body to help cool down. 4. Give the victim small sips of cold water, but don’t drink too much at one time.

6.Snake bite

Applicable situations: snake bite.
1. Let the victim sit still and stay calm, and avoid strenuous exercise.
2. Try to keep the bite below the level of the heart.
3. Use a rope or cloth to gently tie 5-10 cm above the bite to prevent the spread of venom.
4. Do not try to suck out the venom or cut the wound.
5. Seek medical help immediately.

7. Hypothermia, chills, and confusion.

Applicable situations: hypothermia, chills, and confusion.
1. Move the injured to a warm, dry place.
2. Replace wet clothing and wrap the injured with a dry blanket or clothing.
3. Give the injured warm, non-alcoholic beverages, such as hot water or hot tea.
4. Avoid direct contact of hot water bottles or heating pads with the skin to prevent burns.

8.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

When you are in danger in the wild, the key is to respond calmly, seek help in time, and take correct first aid measures. Ensuring the safety of yourself and your companions, making rational use of resources, and staying healthy are the basis for a successful escape. Understanding and mastering basic first aid knowledge and wilderness survival skills can greatly increase your chances of survival in an emergency.

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