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Going camping in a different country is incredibly exciting. The thrill of pitching your tent in a new and undiscovered part of the world is something many people enjoy and relish, but it can also be a time of mixed emotions as a fear of the unknown kicks in. Rid yourself of any pre-holiday angst by taking note of the following five must-do things to consider.

1. You must… get insured

The importance of travel insurance – be it single trip travel insurance or worldwide travel insurance – should never be underestimated, especially if you’re planning on spending any time out and about in the great outdoors.

Protect you and your family against all the unexpected scenarios that could crop up and put a safety measure in place in case you’re left with an expensive bill to cover everything from the cost of medical attention to replacement luggage.

2. You must… do a bit of research

Prior planning is essential before every camping trip, no matter how near or far you’re thinking of going. It’s vital to get up to speed with the terrain you’ll be setting up camp on and what awaits you in terms of climate and the different types of wildlife. If there are going to be potentially-dangerous animals roaming around near to your tent, you want to know about it in case you encounter any of them.

Also take the time to see if there’s any area-specific advice issued to tourists by the local authorities.

3. You must… pack a first-aid kit

This point, no doubt, has been reiterated time and time again, but that’s because it’s essential to have a few basic medical supplies safely packed away before you embark on any camping adventure. If you’re going to be tucked away in the middle of nowhere then you want to ensure that if things go wrong you can react quickly to prevent any health problems that arise from getting worse.

Just as important as stocking up on the usual first-aid box mainstays is taking any relevant medication along with you.

4. You must…have a portable water purifier

Having clean drinking water available at all times is crucial so invest in a portable water purifier to ensure you and your family don’t go without a drop of the good stuff. Clean water can also be used when cooking, which brings us nicely on to the issue of food.

Pack a little extra food in case of emergency as you don’t want to go short, particularly if you’re likely to have a few mouths to feed a couple of times a day.

5. You must… get mosquito nets and repellent

There’s nothing worse for a camper than leaving behind mosquito nets and repellent or not buying them at all and then having a shocking night’s sleep as the little blighters take chunks out of any exposed skin and cause general chaos. As well as being incredibly irritating, mosquitos also spread diseases so take the necessary precautions.

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