Field trips tips
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Never enter bunkers during field trips because of the danger of collapsing parts. Entering a bunker may lead to serious injury or possibly dead.
Tips and guidelines
- Always have sufficient and proper equipment with you when going on fieldtrips. See also the equipment section below for some examples.
- Never leave garbage on places you visit
- Respect access limitations, this goes for private property as well for nature parks.
- Do not take anything you find during field trips away from the site . If you may find explosive devices you should mark the place and directly contact the police!
- Always notify others where you are going for a field trip and when they can expect you back or can expect a phone call.
- Consider the weather in the trip area and bring suitable clothing!
Equipment
- First aid
Always have a minimal first aid kit with you. - Clothing
Have proper clothing with you (e.g. raingear) and boots with good ankle support. - Lights
Take flash lights with you and do not forget spare batteries. - Food and drinks
Bring more water than you think you''ll need and don''t forget your lunch. - Mobile phone
Have a mobile phone with you so you can make emergency calls. - GPS and maps
Have a proper GPS device with you and some good maps of the area you are visiting. - Photo equipment
Don''t forget your camera to take pictures, because one picture says more than a thousand words. - Helmets
If you do want to enter a bunker (not advisable !) please bring a helmet. - And please note "The fool learns by suffering" (Hesiod).
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Article created on 8/30/2009 by rene.
The last change was made on 5/24/2010 by rene.