CAMPING GEAR

1. Camping Chairs and Tables – Since camping is done outdoors, it is necessary that you have something
where you can sit and eat on, aside from the tent itself, to provide you with comfort while having fun. It
is advisable that you bring chairs and tables which are foldable and portable so it would not add any
burden from your way to the campsite.

2. Bow Saw or Axe – This is deemed to be a versatile tool that is useful for chopping or cutting firewood,
trimming branches, and splitting wood into kindling for your shelter and campfire. This can also be used
when you are making your tent if there is something that needs to be cut down. However, branches of
trees should never be cut down especially that most camp places prohibit cutting down of trees. Hence,
camping rules and regulations should be properly observed at all costs.

3. Broom and Dust Pan – Given that camping mainly takes place on areas surrounded with trees and
mountains, it is inevitable that your campsite might be covered with leaves and dust so you must sweep
them first before setting up your tent. More so, before leaving your campsite, it is necessary that you
should leave it clean and well-ordered in which broom and dust pan can be used to clean the mess that
you have made from camping.

4. Blankets and Sheets – This is a great alternative if you prefer something thinner and more lightweight
than sleeping pads for your bedding. As such, this can help to warm up your bodies more quickly than
other kinds of layers. Thus, this comes handy especially during cold nights or after getting wet.

5. Cots – Compared to the usual camp bed, cots are more lightweight, transportable, and foldable which
you can sleep on inside or even outside your tent. This is greatly advisable if you have lots of companion
in camping so that everyone have something to sleep on. Moreover, since it contains stands
underneath, it ensures your distance from the ground which would provide you with great comfort
while sleeping.

KITCHEN GEAR

1. Ziplock Bags – Generally, this is a self-sealing bag that is used to store food or other items, especially if
you have left-overs. This comes handy when it comes to packing light and efficiently and in keeping your
food and essentials safe from dirt and other elements. Apart from that, Ziplock bags are ideal for storing
your waste and taking it home with you as these will keep odors and fluids locked away until you reach
somewhere where you can dispose your waste properly.

2. Thermos – If you do not want to waste your firewood or gas for cooking or if you do not want to
kindle a fire time after time, having a thermos can help prevent heat loss so that your boiled water,
soups, or coffee would remain warm for a longer period of time.

3. Mixing Bowls – This is particularly useful and well-suited for mixing ingredients together in if you plan
to cook more than basic camp cooking. More so, this can be used for preparing your ingredients, as a
storage for your food, in mixing dry ingredients, organizing food items, serving your food, and more.
4. Campfire Roasting Sticks – These are the sticks that let you roast marshmallows and hot dogs with
ease at your campfire. Compared to grill forks, this is where you can directly eat your food after being
roasted in the fire.

5. Spatula - A spatula is essential for many types of cooking especially when frying food items that need
to be flipped. As such, it has a handle that is long enough to keep the holder's hand away from the hot
surface of what is being fried or flipped.

FOOD

1. Uncooked Rice

2. Cup Noodles or Instant Noodles – Perhaps, these are one of the most convenient foods to bring in
while going outdoors, especially during a camping. They are cheap, quick, and easy meals which do not
require much cooking expertise except from boiling water and pouring it over the noodles.

3. Finger Food (e.g., chips) – Basically, these are small pieces of food that you can pick up and eat easily
anywhere, anytime, even while walking on your way to the campsite. It is a great pastime snack and
comfort food which everyone loves because of its taste and the convenience and fun that it brings while
eating.

4. Pasta – Pastas are non-perishable, quick and easy to cook ingredient which are very convenient and
flexible since you can make various dishes and flavors from a simple pasta.

5. Packed Sandwich – Instead of bringing a pack of bread and a jar of jelly or peanut butter, you may opt
to bring a packed sandwich so you would not need to make the spread anymore while camping. As such,
this can also save up a space in your baggage and backpacks since you just have to store it in a container
instead of bringing jars which are heavier compared to a ready-made packed sandwich.

6. Instant Soup Mix – This is a type of soup designed for fast and simple preparation which is great while
camping. For those people who prefer to have soup on their meals, especially during a cold weather,
bringing instant soup mix, which is mainly powdered in form, could be a great alternative because you
just need to add water onto it and you can enjoy your meal at an instant.

CLOTHING

1. Hand Sanitizer – Since you will be exposed with an outdoor environment during a camp trip, having a
hand sanitizer with you will help you deter the spread of harmful germs and bacteria aside from merely
washing your hands with soap and water. Apart from that, sanitizers are very handy which you can bring
anytime and anywhere you go to rub into your hands whenever necessary.

2. Perfume or Cologne – As part of your basic personal hygiene, having a perfume or cologne with you
can help you smell good and fresh all throughout the day especially that there is a great possibility that
you will experience excessive sweating during a camping. As such, it can combat unpleasant odors from
your body which may come from the sweat excreted by your body.
3. Handy Mirror – Having a mirror can help you see yourself while getting ready during a camping
activity, in washing your face, in putting on cosmetics and accessories, in brushing or flossing your teeth,
and in just simply taking a quick glance on yourself to ensure if you look presentable and well-groomed.

4. Cosmetics – Putting on cosmetics can help you to look more presentable, fresh, and attractive in spite
of tiredness and exhaustion from a camping activity. Just by simply applying powder onto your face, it
can add extra elegance to your appearance which could makes you feel more comfortable and
confident.

5. Lip Balm – Since there is a great possibility that you will be exposed with changing weathers during a
camp trip – from dry air, cold temperatures, and wind – applying on a lip balm can help plump and
moisturize your lips and protect them from external exposure. It helps your lips to look supple and
hydrated during extreme conditions on a camping.

FIRST AID/ EMERGENCY KIT

1. Cotton Balls or Swabs - Cotton balls have many uses such as in cleaning your wounds and scars, in
applying the antibiotic ointment, and in stopping the bleeding from your wound before doing any
further treatment. Moreover, as an alternative from band-aid, cotton balls, along with an adhesive tape
can be used to seal the wound prevent it from any further infection.

2. Safety Pins - As a first aid necessity, safety pins can be used to hold and secure wraps and bandages
such as taping, tying and tucking the wound during the performance of first aid. These can also be used
to fix bandages so that it will be well-secured and protected from infection.

3. Sterile Gauze Pads – Basically, this is used to stop the bleeding of a wound in order to clean and dry it
and its surrounding skin. Thus, it used to treat minor scrapes, cuts, and burns which allows just enough
room for the wound to breathe without leaving too much space for air exposure that may bring dirt and
debris from the wound.

4. Adhesive Tape – Typically, this is used to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound so that it
would remain securely fit surrounding the injury. Moreover, it is also helpful in applying the necessary
pressure a covering needs to collect exudation from the wound.

5. Instant Cold Pack or Cold Compress – Applying a cold compress can help reduce pain and swelling as it
helps in lowering down the temperature in the infected certain part of the body. As such, this can help
stop the bleeding as the cold released can restrict blood circulation, which in turn can numb the pain.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Compass/Map/GPS – Since camping is done outdoors, this is a navigation tool which can help you
determine what direction you are headed to in case you get lost out of the wilderness.

2. Radio – Radios are essential not just for recreational purposes such as in listening to music, but also if
you want to have access to important weather and news information. However, if you want to bring a
radio during your trip, make sure that it is handy and portable compared to the usual radios used at
home.

3. Binoculars - Binoculars are versatile tools that provide enlarged images of distant objects if you want
to view and enjoy the beauty of the sceneries surrounding your campsite. More so, this can be used in a
variety of settings, such as hiking, wildlife viewing, bird watching, stargazing, and more.

4. Camera with Extra Memory Card – Essentially, the purpose of photography is to communicate and
document moments in time. For most people, taking pictures from your camping experience is most
often for record-keeping as part of your memories while traveling.

5. Musical Instruments – On some camp trips, jamming with your friends or companion has been a
tradition for fun, bonding, and enjoyment using musical instruments.

Materials used:

1. Curtains

2. Old Wooden Sticks

3. Plant’s Soil and Pot

4. Swiss Straw

5. Clothing Rack

6. Sack Rug

Take note, all of these items were merely household materials.

First step, we have to tuck in the wooden sticks on the pot with soil as this will serve as the tent stakes
of our tent.

Then, we have to tie every end of the curtain on the sticks that we have tucked in the soil using swiss
straws.

Third, We have to get another curtain to be placed at the back and the two sides which will serve as the
main covering of our tent.

Here, I’ve already placed the sack rug as the main covering of the floor which will be covered with
another curtain as alternative for sleeping pads.

Lastly, I’ve made some final touches by ensuring that the curtains are well-tied and I’ve also put some
camping gears to add up to the overall look of our improvised tent.

And ta-da, here is the final look of our tent.

1. Clean the stove frequently to avoid grease accumulations and possible grease fires. – This camping
safety tip goes along with the practice of good fire safety wherein you have to keep your
cooking area clean because a greasy stove top can catch fire easily once a burner gets hot. As
such, you have to clean up spills as soon as the stove cools down to avoid possibilities of fire
accidents.

2. Camp away from streams, creak beds, or over ditches where water may pool. – In compliance with
forecasting weather conditions, you should also take into consideration where water will drain if
rain will suddenly come. These areas flood easily and you may not have enough time to get to
high ground so it is important to stay away from these areas for your camping site.

3. Always secure or close your camp tents whenever you leave. – When camping outdoors, make sure to
keep your tents secured at all times so that you will be protected and safe, especially at night,
since almost all your valuables are located inside your tent. If possible, close the tent zippers and
then add a lock on the inside or externally, so no outsiders can enter your tent – be it a stranger
or an animal.

4. Bring plenty of water. - Although water in streams or lakes may appear to be clean, if the water is
untreated or the water system has not been properly maintained, drinking the water may put
you at risk for water-borne infections and diseases. That said, you cannot rely on water being
available in the site’s rainwater tanks because it is not suitable for drinking so you really have to
bring your own water.

5. Know the services available around your camping area. – Together with researching about your
campsite, you should also consider looking for available services located nearby your area such
as local hospitals so you will be ready for any kind of emergencies if the condition gets worse.
Since most camping sites have no or limited mobile phone coverage, it is advisable that you
have something on your mind already whenever casualties arise.

6. Drive safely when you are on your way to the camp site. – On your way to the campsite, you should
always observe speed limits and keep a close eye on the roadsides, especially if it is your first
time driving on that area. Moreover, there is also a tendency that you will encounter wildlife
along the way, as well as unsealed tracks and dirt road surfaces so it’s best to stay alert and slow
down to avoid losing control.

7. Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and socks. If you are in an area with vegetation, you can gain
extra protection from unwanted insects like mosquitoes, ticks and chiggers by wearing long
sleeved shirts, long pants and socks. These clothing gears can also serve as your protection
against skin irritation and sunburn under extreme weather conditions.

8. Learn to identify plants like poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and nettles so that you can avoid
them. – Since camping is mostly held outdoors where plants and vegetation are sundry, you
should be aware of the appearance of such poisonous plants because they can be highly
dangerous when touched or when ingested.
9. Do arrive before nightfall. - Setting up camp tents in the dark can be complicated since you have to
secure everything to avoid any problems. That said, it is advisable to build a camping tent or
campfire for food and warmth while there is still a source of natural light.

10. Don’t leave food unattended. Your campsite should be tidied up before you go hiking for the day or
go to sleep. To avoid any unwanted animal encounters, you should always practice proper food
safety and never leave your food unattended anywhere because it might attract the wildlife.

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A. Acting: naggagayat tapos nahiwa. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XpJZv_YsGM)

B. Introduction Video

Script:

Camping is, indeed, a fun activity to do – Be it with your loved ones, your family, or even by yourself!
Just like any other trip, you have to set up your things, prepare your area, and the most
challenging yet fun part is you have to make your own campfire! However, what if you
accidentally cut your finger while using a sharp object? Oh no! Would you immediately panic?
Would you just cry on the corner? Or would you already go to the nearest hospital? Wait wait,
let me stop you at that point. Why not perform a first aid treatment first?

C. Clip: Learn First-Aid with Clarisse

D. Video

Script: If your cut is just shallow And you can't get to the nearest hospital right away, you may opt to
apply a first-aid treatment first. Applying appropriate first aid to a wound can speed up the
healing process and reduce the risk of infection caused by your cut. If you still don’t know how
to perform first-aid on an open wound, I am here to teach you the basics! Just keep on
watching…

E. Perform First-Aid

1. Before we start, let us prepare the medical tools that we need to use to properly perform the first-aid.
This includes clean water, anti-microbial soap, disposable gloves but this is optional, a gauze pad
or a clean white cloth and medical tape as an alternative, and antiseptic wipes or cotton ball
with alcohol as alternative.
2. Before proceeding, we have to wear our medical gloves first to avoid the transfer of infection and to
protect the wounded skin from irritation or further infection.

3. First step, we have to sit the casualty down, let him/her calm down, then protect the wound
temporarily by covering it with a clean white cloth or a gauze pad if there is any. Once we made
sure that the cut is already temporarily protected, we may now proceed to the next step.

4. Next, we have to wash our hands thoroughly to prevent contamination and infection of the wound.
Unwashed hands may carry germs, bacteria and dirt that could potentially cause an infection. If
you have disposable gloves, you may wear it for double safety.

5. Third step, After washing our hands, we have to rinse the wound Under running water until it is
properly cleaned. Take note, once you’ve noticed that there is a blood clot while rinsing the wound, it is
advisable to just leave it as it is to avoid any further casualties. We may also use an anti-microbial soap
while rinsing the wound but remember, we can just apply the soap on the surroundings of the wound
and not on the center itself as this can cause infection or skin irritation.

6. Next, after rinsing the wound, we have to dry it by gently patting dry the surrounding skin with a clean
white cloth or towel.

7. Fifth step, Once it is properly dried, we may go further cleaning Or clean the wound deeply using
antiseptic wipes Or a wet cotton ball with alcohol as an alternative But just like the use of the soap, we
could just apply it outwards or on the surroundings of the wound As this can also cause infection or skin
irritation.

8. After further cleaning, let us dry the area once again using a clean white cloth. Now fresh and clean,
the wound is ready for a sterile dressing to keep it protected from infection.

9. Let’s do a recap. First is to let the casualty sit and temporarily protect the wound. Second, we have to
wash our hands thoroughly. After washing our hands, we have to rinse the wound With clean water and
anti-microbial soap then dry it after. Once it is properly dried, we may go further cleaning or clean The
wound deeply using wet cotton ball or antiseptic wipes. And lastly, dry the area and place the dressing.

F.

And there you have it! Now that you already know how to apply first-aid on a cut or wound, you may do
it on your own. Just remember the steps I’ve told you and properly perform it. However, just a little
reminder, If the cut does not stop from bleeding or if you see signs of infection while the wound is
healing, consider seeking for a professional medical help And go to the nearest hospital to avoid any
further casualties. That’s all for this video. Once again, I am Clarisse Penaredondo reminding you to stay
safe and save lives! Thank you for watching!