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Camping in the Rocky Mountains
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items It's a joy to camp, hike, or hunt in the Rocky Mountains. It's something I've enjoyed for 40 years. I hope these safety and product recommendations help to make your stay in this most beautiful area of the United States an incredible one.
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Safety First!
Leave No Trace
Campsites, Etiquette, and Sharing the Wilderness with Others
Yumm! Camp Cooking!
Safety First!
Whether you are an experienced outdoors person or a novice camper, if you are planning to camp in a remote area in a National Forest, it's paramount to consider SAFETY FIRST.
Be sure to know the rules, regulations, and tips from the US Forest Service before you camp!
Camping | US Forest Service
Compact and well stocked, this Outdoor First Aid kit or one similar to it are an absolute necessity.
Be Smart Get Prepared Outdoor First Aid - Happy Explorer, 265 Piece
There are both black bears and grizzly bears in some areas of the Rocky Mountains. Know the difference and how to handle each type if you are unlucky enough to be attacked.
Staying Safe Around Bears - Bears (U.S. National Park Service)
Great reviews; best on the market!
SABRE Frontiersman 9.2 Ounces, Bear Spray with Belt Holster, White, 9.5 in., 1 Ct, Adult
Here's a good article on how to stay safe around various types of wildlife found in or near the Rocky Mountains.
Wildlife Safety Tips | REI Co-op
Know what to do if you get lost! Yes, it CAN happen.
If You Get Lost | US Forest Service
Remember that your cell phone or even your GPS system may not work where you are. Best to take a compass, too!
MRSXXNTY Compass Hiking Survival | Military Sighting Orienteering Compass | Backpacking Navigation Compass | Boy Scout Compass for Kids | Professional Compass for Hiking Camping Hunting
You'll want to make sure you have a durable and leak proof water container at your campsite. This one fits the bill.
Camping Water Container, Yucurem 12L Large Capacity Spigot Jug No Leakage Portable Emergency Water Tank Canteens for Outdoor, Hiking, Camping (Khaki) - Walmart.com
For those day long hikes, I like this canteen the best.
Sirius Survival 2L Square Canteen with Insulated Case & Shoulder Strap – BPA-Free Water Bottle for Camping, Hiking, Emergency Preparedness & Outdoor Survival
For a day hike, you don't have to take one of those bigger than you are packs that stick way up over your head…the kind that used to scare my horse until I got the hiker to say hello to make my mount relax! This one has nice volume for the things you...
Ozark Trail 35 Ltr Convertible Backpack Duffel, Durable Polyester, Brown
I still like to cook over an open fire pit, but I've seen too many wildfires started by others to continue to recommend it. This is a much safer alternative.
Coleman Tabletop Propane Gas Camping Grill/Stove, 2-Burner
Leave No Trace
I have, unfortunately, seen damage to some of the areas I most love. Nature does it's part, but too much is done by careless people.
There's lots to consider in this article. Take time to read it; it's important. Thank you!
7 Principles of Leave No Trace Camping: Preserving Nature's Serenity
Campsites, Etiquette, and Sharing the Wilderness with Others
In the wilderness, it's important to treat others as you would like to be treated. Be kind, follow the rules, and always be ready to help someone in need. They might only have you available!
These rules are for the National Parks, but make sense in ANY of our public lands.
Hiking Etiquette (U.S. National Park Service)
This is just a small sampling of the great places to visit within the great state of Colorado.
Camping in Colorado: 11 Amazing Campsites
Yumm! Camp Cooking!
One of the really fun aspects of camping is definitely the cooking! I don't know why, but everything just tastes better when cooked and eaten outdoors. Maybe it goes back to our primitive beginnings?
There's good camp cooking books available, but I think this one is extra special because of the history it includes. Not just fun to use, fun to read, too!
Camp Cooking, New Edition - by National Museum of Forest Service History (Paperback)
Don't just open a beer…whip up some really tasty camp cocktails! Awwww….the good life!
Camp Cocktails - (Great Outdoor Cooking) by Emily Vikre (Hardcover)
If you've ever cooked over charcoal instead of propane, you know there's just something extra tasty about the charcoal method! Here's a portable grill that is extra handy, and has that additional safety factor over an open wood fire.
Picnic Time® X-Grill Portable Grill
This reasonably priced equipment set has just about everything you could need for a camp cook-out.
KOYMISKU Grill Accessories, Stainless Steel Grip Barbecue Accessories for Outdoor Camping, 15 Flat Top Griddle Accessories Kit with Spatula, Basting Cover, Scraper,Bottle,Tongs,Egg Rings & Carry Bag