following minimal and basic required supplies: Adequate amount of fuel for your vehicle especially in areas where there is no access to a petrol station. Drinking water. Fresh water to be used as a backup for the vehicle’s cooling system. Shovel, tow cable, traction pads, hydraulic jack and winch. First Aid kit. Fire extinguishers if you intend to camp for an extended duration. If you are camping with children, then constant supervision is crucial. Parents should: Never let young children out of sight. Older children should check in with parents at agreed times. Do not allow children to wander off alone especially after dark. Older children can be given mobile phones or whistles to stay in touch regularly. Explain to them how to use such equipment in case of an emergency or if they get lost. Be aware of how long your older children have been out of your sight, that way you’ll know when they’ve been away longer than agreed. Never leave children unattended in the car, especially not when near pipelines or oil installations Children are naturally curious and love to explore new places. Therefore, remind them to:
Stay away from pipelines, oil and industrial installations and equipment. Never taste or eat any kind of leaves or flowers of desert plants, as there are many poisonous plants in the desert. Not to touch any kind of desert insect, as they might sting or cause allergic reactions. Never climb a hill alone. Never peek inside holes in the ground. Do not climb trees without adult supervision. Never play games that may make you lose track of each other, such as hide-and-seek. Do not throw garbage in the desert; dispose of garbage in garbage bags. Campers need to be aware that the desert is a natural habitat to thousands of creatures, plants, and insects. It is our responsibility as campers to protect the desert and its creatures and ensure that our leisure time does not cause harm to them or to the plants on which they survive. As campers we must not: Cut down trees or rip out plants. Interfere with desert creatures and their nests. Remind our children to follow the same advice. Throw garbage in the desert and littering is bad for the environment as well as the desert creatures. Leave behind the refuse and food leftovers created during our picnic or camping trip. Bring chemicals and paints to camping areas and dump them in the desert.
Stay close to the car or camping area.
Collect all the garbage in large plastic bags and taking them to a proper disposal area is the correct approach.
Stay close to parents or older members of the group, and never wander off alone.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable camping season! www.gpic.com
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