#300049 - 09/20/21 07:34 PM
Swamp prep
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what unique items are needed to a 10 day camping trip in a swampy area?
Think Everglades...
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#300053 - 09/20/21 11:00 PM
Re: Swamp prep
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Having been in the everglades, I know of two things you need. You will need sun protection since you will not have shade, and you also need insect protection. Also, it's very humid so keep that in mind as well.
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#300055 - 09/20/21 11:25 PM
Re: Swamp prep
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have plans to keep your feet as dry as possible... TEVA style sandals to allow your feet to dry around camp... nylon shorts, polypropylene or nylon cape back flats fishing shirt... wide brimmed screened upper hat....
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#300057 - 09/21/21 10:34 AM
Re: Swamp prep
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The old British army trick of keeping your feet in good shape, is to take a small waterproof bag that you can get a foot into, and fill it with some talcum powder.
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#300113 - 10/02/21 01:55 PM
Re: Swamp prep
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I'll echo everything above and add an umbrella for both the quick afternoon showers, and for when the sun beats down.
Are you walking or canoe/kayaking?
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#300132 - 10/03/21 11:33 PM
Re: Swamp prep
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"What unique items are needed to a 10 day camping trip in a swampy area?
Think Everglades..."
Reservations somewhere else. I've been in the Glades at a 'low' point in the mosquito season.......there are FAR easier ways to donate blood.....
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#300133 - 10/04/21 12:14 AM
Re: Swamp prep
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I've been in the Glades at a 'low' point in the mosquito season.......there are FAR easier ways to donate blood..... There was a reason there was such a high turnover rate when the highway between Tampa and Miami was built. The mosquitoes in the everglades were so bad that men quit after one day. Jeanette Isabelle
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#300180 - 10/11/21 06:38 AM
Re: Swamp prep
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I was there after hurricane Andrew came through. I think the Everglades mosquitos consider DEET seasoning. Maybe Permanon repellent will work, but best to nuke it from orbit.
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