desert camping requirements?

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hey there........im planning to go camping overnight in the desert with a few friends in the winter.....what would the essential requirements be? im talking about an arabian desert......im 16,and my friends' ages are 17,19,19, and 20.....as of now we're planning to do some BBQ-ing, and apart from that we're planning to take a tent and sleeping bags,loads of water,some first aid and food,a boombox,spare clothes, a handycam,an ice box for beers ,and a couple of biker chains and the like (just in case...itz the desert!!)...............we're gonna be taking a 4WD like a cadillac escalade or a dodge ram or durango.........

so what else do you think we should take? and what kinda stuff should we look out for? what kinda stuff poses danger in the desert?

and one more thing....this is a question for the xperienced campers........what do u do when u wanna go the toilet?? LOL.....serious answers only!! thanx

Answer
I live in the American southwest, so I can speak to my experience here.

Take plenty of water and/or water filter if there's a source nearby
Take warm clothing because the desert gets cold at night
Watch out for scorpions, rattlesnakes and spiders
Don't be in exposed areas during thunderstorms because lightning is a real danger
Don't spend much time in dry riverbeds if there are storm clouds on the horizon
Take protection against the sun: hat, sun glasses, clothing
Take a scarf for each of you

Take the following survival items:
- whistles
- short wave radio and/or long range walkie talkies
- flares
- topographic map, compass and GPS
- good hunting knife
- signalling mirror
- extra rope

If your truck breaks down and you have to hike to the nearest town, then you'll need backpacks to carry your survival items and food.

The biggest danger in the desert is dehydration. The next biggest is getting lost.

One more thing: if you're going to spend much time walking around - I recommend long boots to protect your feet and lower legs from cactus, snakes, rocks, etc.

What are the best campsites in Colorado?

pink.lemon

for a bunch of teen girls...& i'm kind of apprehensive about the whole dirty camping thing. but i'm willing to go if its pretty...i like the idea of a pretty lake as long as it doesnt have mosquitos...

Answer
what part of the state will you be going to?
there are several great places to camp in the cortez, mancos area of the state. ( close to the four corners yet still in the san juan range) Joe moore is great for fishing and hiking and they have bathrooms without showers. and the best part is it's totally free to camp there! just a few miles from the towns of mancos and dolores.
if you like kayaking or canoeing then a camp spot in durango would be you best bet. most spots are level enough for a good sized tent no matter which area you go to. some are very low cost to free in price so you girls will have more money for snacks and drinks!
you mentioned the dirtyness of camping, yeah it can be a little bothersome but if you let that stop you you'll never be able to enjoy the outdoors. a couple of tips for keeping dirt out of the tents and sleeping bags; do not wear your shoes/ boots inside the tent take them off before you go inside. if you do get some dirt inside be sure to sweep it out as soon as you notice it.
happy camping kids!

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