{"id":11835,"date":"2021-03-21T10:45:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T23:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/?p=11835"},"modified":"2021-05-19T18:15:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T08:15:42","slug":"the-dangers-of-camping-near-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sureaqua.com\/?p=11835","title":{"rendered":"Water Camping? The Dangers of Camping near Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;icon_list icon_check&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;34px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;35px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; text_text_color_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_text_color_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_text_color_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><em>Reasons why <u>not<\/u> to camp near a body of water<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>So you\u2019ve decided to brave the wilderness and go camping. It\u2019s essential you know what you\u2019re doing to minimize harm to the environment and have a good time. Make sure your not Water Camping.<\/p>\n<p>Be very selective when choosing your campsite. Inexperienced campers often opt for water camping, setting up camp by the edge of a body of water with the idea of waking up and leaping straight in. Although water camping always seems like a good idea, it very rarely is.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Short facts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||8px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|40px|10px|40px|false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0b36c4&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#0b36c4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0b36c4;\"><b><i>Hygiene is the #1 cause of Gastro<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_type=&#8221;none&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;16px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1-5 More words&#8221; module_class=&#8221;icon_list arrow_carrot-right custom-text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; text_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons why water camping is usually a bad idea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mosquitos can breed in any body of water and are usually rife around creeks, rivers, waterholes, and lagoons. If you camp near the water, you\u2019re likely to be kept up scratching and swatting.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re more likely to get wet. Many water bodies are tidal, so even when you think you\u2019re far enough away from the water, you can wake up three-inches deep in water. It\u2019s also likely that the plants and the ground around the water have retained a lot of the moisture. This can mean the water comes through the bottom of your tent and seems to seep into everything.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re in a well-known area, water camping can end up being a very public, noisy experience. What seemed to be a private oasis when you set up a camp can quickly turn into some theme park for teenagers and obnoxious tourists.<\/li>\n<li>Water camping can have a very negative effect on the ecosystem. The plants and wildlife around a water body are particularly vulnerable, especially if there is any hanging swamp. As a general rule, make your campsite a minimum of 200 feet away from any natural water source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;fact&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0b36c4&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#0b36c4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0b36c4;\"><b>Did you know nearly 96% of people suffer from Gastro in their life<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Survival-Banner-392-72-Basic-Its-better-to-sure-200727-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Survival Banner 392 72 Basic-Its better to sure 200727&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/shop-now\/&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Advertising Line&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>So, where should you camp?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s best to choose a private spot with some protection from the elements. Go for an area hidden by an incline in the land or under cover of low trees. However, be careful of tall trees as they can lose branches at any time and are especially dangerous during storms or when there are strong winds.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the downsides of water camping, don\u2019t stray so far away from a body of water that you don\u2019t have reasonably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sureaqua.com\/drinkable-bacteria-free-water-is-a-necessity-for-the-wellbeing\/\">easy access to water<\/a> . If you do all this, you can be sure to have a camping trip that is more private, comfortable, and sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;7px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>To minimize your impact on the environment while camping, be careful when bathing and washing up.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid using harsh soaps or chemicals, as these can severely damage the ecosystem and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sureaqua.com\/how-contaminated-water-can-cause-cancer-and-gastrointestinal-illness\/\">pollute any body of water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, embrace your surroundings and opt for using sand as a natural scrub for your body and campfire ashes as an alternative to dishwashing liquid.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to know the essentials of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sureaqua.com\/water-purification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water purification<\/a> before you go to ensure your camping water\u00a0is safe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Rate post&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|1px|1px|1px|1px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0B36C4&#8243;][ratemypost][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Survival-300-240.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Survival  jerrycan banner 300 240&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reasons why not to camp near a body of water So you\u2019ve decided to brave the wilderness and go camping. 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