Shenandoah Hills Campground

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110 Campground Lane | Madison, VA 22727
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Avoid the Heat When Camping

September 10, 2016 by Dave Witzel

Campers spend lots of time sitting around the fire, cooking over the fire, and baking in the sun so it’s smart to bring equipment to protect yourself from getting burned. Whether it’s sunburn, steam burn from opening a foil dinner pack, or a blister from stepping on a sparkler, we want to help you avoid the pain and experience more of the fun while you are here.

heat proof gloves A pair of heat proof gloves is very smart. When you are working with hot coals or propane flames the temperature can get very high. You’ll protect your hands if you keep a pair or two of these gloves around every time you go camping. Be sure to store them in a place you can always find them so you don’t have to search and risk burning dinner while you try to find something to protect your hands when you take dinner of the heat.

folding shovelKeep a poker or a folding shovel for stirring the coals of your fire without having to get too close to it. The temperature of a campfire can get alarmingly high so work as far away as you possibly can.

sunscreenWear sunscreen and reapply often. Save your skin from getting burned when you are camping. It is so easy to lose track of time when you are outside horsing around with the kids. Be aware of the sun and its effects on your skin. Make sure you have a brand for the kids and one for you and other adults. You can try spray on or lotion but what is most important is the level of SPF and your diligence in using it.

SparklersCover yourself with non-flammable clothing for 4th of July. Fire crackers, fireworks, even sparklers all come with a certain amount of risk so be prepared by keeping your skin covered. And there is heat exhaustion. If it’s the middle of summer, and the heat & humidity are high, take measure to get out of the sun and cool yourself down. It should happen relatively quickly and you should feel better right away.

Take care to avoid getting burned this summer. We want your trip to be filled with fun and lots of good memories.

Filed Under: Camping Gear, Camping Tips, Planning & Preparation, Summer Fun

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