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The Importance of Preparedness Being prepared for emergencies, natural disasters, or any other unforeseen event is essential for both you and your family's safety. To ensure you are properly prepared, follow this tips: Have a Plan: Ready.gov is a great resource to use when making your emergency plan. Keep in mind that your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so decide how you will contact each other and where you will meet up if you are separated. In addition, it's important to research which types of disasters could affect your area, whether it's hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, etc. Your...

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Outdoor Adventures Whether it's camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or any other outdoor adventure, it is easy to get up in all the fun and excitement and forget to take the proper safety precautions. To ensure you continue to have a fun and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors, we have collected a number of important safety tips to remember for your next outing.  Pack Safety Essentials: No matter what your outdoor adventure of choice is, it is always a good idea to bring a first aid kit, a map, a compass, waterproof matches, a fire starter, a flashlight with extra batteries,...

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Camping Season Summer is in full swing, which means it is prime camping season! For the best possible camping experience, we have rounded up some of our favorite products. Be sure to check them out before your next outing! Our Favorite Products  1. GO-KOT® The GO-KOT® is the only cot constructed with rugged 1000-denier nylon. With a practically indestructible, state-of-the-art aluminum frame and spring steel legs, each GO-KOT® weighs just 10 lbs and supports up to 350 lbs. It is one of the most comfortable and durable cots on the market. It can also be easily set up and taken down in...

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Taking Precaution With many areas experiencing record high temperatures, the risk for out of control wildfires and campfires is much higher, especially when combined with a dry climate. To ensure everyone has a fun and safe summer, we have collected the best wildfire and campfire safety tips! Campfire Safety No matter what season it is, no camping trip is complete without a campfire! It is the perfect place to gather around with family and friends, roast marshmallows, and just enjoy the evening. However, there are some steps that need to be taken to prevent campfires from getting out of control. ...

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Heat and Humidity If you live in the southeast or are planning to visit, you are guaranteed to encounter this region's typical hot and humid climate! While this weather is perfect for beach days, it can be little miserable for adventure enthusiasts who aren't prepared. Having plenty of experience in this type of climate, we have decided to collect all our best tips so you can fully enjoy your adventures! What To Wear No matter what your adventure of choice is, whether it's camping, hiking, bicycling, or climbing, your clothing choices will have a big impact on your enjoyment levels. Here...

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