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Hiking and camping tips
Try a fresh water sourceKelty's Starfish backpack has an innovative twist: a 1.5-liter reservoir inside with a hands-free drinking tube built right in. Odds are, your child will think it's so neat, you won't have to nudge her as much to drink up. The bag's also roomy enough to stash her gear. ($40,
Kelty)
Prevent food poisoning
Refrigerate sandwiches and salads overnight so they stay colder longer.
Don't leave food out for more than two hours (one hour if it's 90°F or warmer).
When grilling use different-colored utensils and plates to keep cooked and raw meats separate.
Avoid the itch
Protect skin from poison ivy with IvyBlock -- the only FDA-approved product that prevents skin from reacting to the plant's rash-causing oil, urushiol. ($15; IvyBlock)
Other rash-prevention tips:
Bathe exposed skin immediately with soap and cold water. It'll remove the urushiol and may prevent a reaction if you wash within the first 15 to 30 minutes of contact.
Machine-wash clothing that may have come in contact with the plant, and make sure it doesn't touch anything -- including your hands, car upholstery, and rugs -- if possible.
Don't let pets run loose in the woods. It's possible to get poison-ivy rash from touching a dog or cat who's brushed against the leaves.
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