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Staff Writer-Shields Rhodes What Do We Need For CampingKeep the environment in mind when you are at your campsite. Enjoying nature is one of the main benefits of camping, so it is important to respect the Earth. Throw away all your trash, and don't get too rowdy. You can even bring along a solar-powered device if you have one to use. If you will be camping somewhere that is very far away from civilization, then make sure you have told several people where you will be as well as how long you are intending to stay. Ask them to call you on the day you are supposed to return to ensure your safety. How To Store Camping Gear At HomeAre you planning on trying tent camping for the first time and want some help choosing the right tent? First of all, choose a tent where everyone has enough room to sleep comfortably with enough space left to stow your gear. Also, make sure your tent has sturdy tent poles, heavy-duty zippers and seams that are double sewn. It is also important to make sure your tent has rain protection. Choose a tent with a rain fly. Do not take anything that belongs in nature with you when you leave. Have https://www.treehugger.com/ways-to-green-your-camping-trip-4869089 and take pictures, but when you are loading up the car, make sure rocks, pinecones and other objects remain where they are. This is one of the unspoken rules of camping. Everyone should have the same opportunity to enjoy these things. Fun Things To Do When CampingIf your children are with you, establish a daily routine early on. This will help them adjust to their new surroundings and have a good time. Try to stick to a certain bedtime and eat your meals at about the same time each day. Your kids will be happier, and you will be as well. Rolls of duct tape can be useful to take along on any camping trips you have planned in the future. A roll of duct tape has a great number of uses on a campsite. Tape can be used to seal holes in your sleeping mattress. It can repair a rip in a sleeping bag, tarp or tent. You can even use it to help prevent blisters on your feet. In a pinch, it can even substitute as a bandage. A polite thing you can do for the campers who follow you is leaving wood for them. Think about how difficult it can be to find some wood if there is none on the campsite, especially when it is dark. So, be courteous to others and leave as much wood as you can. Be aware of food safety precautions on your trip. Use bags that are airtight and your containers should be waterproofed. Store your food in an insulated cooler. Do not place cooked and raw foods in the same area. Keep surfaces and hands clean when you're dealing with your food. Use hand sanitizer or soap. Cook foods to proper temperatures and chill foods quickly. A great tool to take whenever you go camping is duct tape. Duct tape is a very versatile tool that can be used from anything to mend broken tent poles, to patching up tent holes, all the way to serving as a band aide if you get a cut. Wear layered clothing to manage your body temperature. When camping, it is a hassle to have to change clothing when temperatures suddenly rise or drop. However, if you layer your clothing, you will be able to quickly and easily peel off or put on layers of clothing as the need arises. Now that you know what it takes to have a good camping trip get ready for many exciting adventures to come. Use everything that you learned today about camping to enjoy yourself with a good time away from your normal routine of life, and to get an experience you'll never forget. ![]() |
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