Using any form of bug repellent can drastically reduces bug bites. There are many choices from which to choose but types containing the chemical DEET tend to work best. Be aware of dserious spider bites and carry the appropriate medicine if allergic to stinging insects. One potentially hazardous and common element brought to the outdoors is fire. Flames from the fire, hot coals, hot food, or hot water can burn people.
Sparks can start a forest fire.
To prevent such accidents, always watch fires and make sure they are put out when leaving. Other less obvious, but potentially deadly fire dangers, are carbon monoxide and rock explosions. It bonds with red blood cells easier than oxygen. Small amounts can displace vital oxygen in the bloodstream and cause death. For those of you who watch Survivor II, one of the contestants was badly burned a few weeks ago when he passed out from carbon monoxide and fell into the fire.