RV FEATURE
INSECTS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES
Insects tend to leave their‘ sting’ behind which in reality contains saliva, faeces, or venom. They also generally come out as the day cools down. For these reasons, it pays to cover up early, well before the sun has set. Also remember to wear long clothing around camp to avoid any skin being exposed.
It’ s also important to keep your body cool because it’ s your body’ s warmth that can attract insects like mosquitoes and midges. For camp lighting, aim to keep it high and use warm coloured LEDs to reduce attracting insects.
Our tip: Pack a comprehensive Australian first aid kit that’ s suitable for your trip requirements and that you know how to use. Other useful travel items include a range of free apps that help identify snakes and other venomous creatures.
Too slow to cover up and this happened.
SUMMING UP
While it might sound obvious, dealing with the elements and everything else that Mother Nature dishes up is all part and parcel of travelling. It’ s easy to be caught up in the moment of the great adventure you’ re experiencing, and that’ s when complacency creeps in. Devoting a little of your trip preparation to working through how you will react to these types of situations can go a long way towards helping you better deal with the unexpected.
We’ ll often use high lighting at camp to avoid attracting bugs
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