Camping’s chemical elements

If you’re planning a camping trip, a focus on staying warm, dry, hydrated and fed is essential. For this, you’ll need fuel, oxygen and heat to light a fire. You’ll also have to filter water for drinking and source food that’s been suitably preserved, if you’re not doing this yourself. And you must also ensure your gear is ready for all kinds of weather. Each of these key aspects of camping require the application of varying levels of chemistry. This may not be something you think about when packing a tent and sleeping bag, but this article will give you a different perspective on the sophisticated and important chemistry required to get camping-ready.