The jungle
is an exciting place, but it’s dark and dangerous if you aren’t well-prepared.
Here are some guidelines to make your excursion safe.
Clothes
Wear
strong, cotton clothes. You’ll get wet and need to change your clothes and wash
them frequently.
Don’t wear
short sleeves or shorts. Wear a cotton hat. Wear strong boots, designed to dry
easily. Avoid open necks and keep your sleeves rolled down. Carry a pullover
for cool evenings.
Equipment
Take a lot
of water in strong containers. Don’t drink any water without filtering and
purifying it first. You’ll need a well equipped first-aid kit. Wear insect
repellent bands on your wrist and ankles; and carry a mosquito net for
sleeping.
Keep
valuables on a string around your neck. A strong knife is very important for
cutting your way through the vegetation; but don’t carry your knife in your
hand when you’re not using it, keep it in your belt.
Some tips
Get an
anti-malaria vaccination and take the prescribed medication. Don’t put on
clothes before checking them for insects and snakes! Move backwards if you get
trapped by vegetation. Don’t put insect repellent on your forehead as it will
get in your eyes. Don’t travel during the heat of the day. Look for a campsite
by 3 pm. If you can, sleep above the ground to protect you from animals, and
splashing rain. Don’t eat unfamiliar fruit and plants. Keep all cuts covered.
Eat well-balanced food. Drink a lot – jungle travel is dehydrating.
Source:
Excursion, an old Italian book.
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