| The best camping tip you can get is to
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| | forget the water. Make sure you have
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| abide by the Boy Scout motto and "be
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| | plenty available to keep hydrated and to
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| prepared." There are all sorts of things
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| | cook with.
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| that can happen on a camping trip so
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| | Weather
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| expect the unexpected. Make lists of
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| | Plan for the expected weather conditions
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| items that you should bring and pack all
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| | in the area but do not be surprised if
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| the essential equipment. Take into
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| | there is a sudden climate change. For
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| consideration the area where you will be,
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| | summer bring hats for protection,
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| any rules for the camping site, weather
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| | sunscreen and insect repellant. For
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| conditions, safety and fun.
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| | winter, make sure to dress in layers,
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| The Campsite
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| | wear sunscreen, and have waterproof
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| Make sure you have the proper equipment
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| | footwear. Always bring extra clothing in
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| for camping. Know what sleeping
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| | case of a climate change. Even in hot
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| arrangements are and where you will be
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| | weather it can get very chilly at night.
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| cooking. If you are using a camper or RV,
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| | Prepare for rain by ensuring you have
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| much of this will be supplied in your
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| | shelter, tarps and waterproof attire.
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| facilities but you will need to know any
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| | Safety
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| rules for the particular campsite. If you
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| | A first aid kit is a required piece of
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| are sleeping outdoors, make sure you have
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| | camping equipment. These can be found pre
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| tents and sleeping bags as well as warm
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| | made in pharmacies and outdoor sporting
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| clothing. Bring waterproof matches for
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| | goods stores. Rope, a flashlight and
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| campfires and cooking. Set up tents
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| | waterproof matches are also important.
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| according to instruction. Always leave
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| | Having a compass available will help in
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| your campsite the way you found it. The
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| | case you get lost and a whistle can help
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| best rule of thumb is to make sure it
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| | you call for help even if you are
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| looks like you were never there.
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| | fatigued. If leaving the campsite, make
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| Food
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| | sure you bring food and water supplies.
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| Bring only the cooking utensils you will
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| | Fun
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| need to prepare meals and eat. You will
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| | Bring games and toys, especially if you
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| not have a dishwasher and may not have
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| | are traveling with children. A game of
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| trash bins available. So, make sure you
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| | Frisbee or football is a fun way to spend
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| can easily clean and dispose of food
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| | an afternoon. Bring your fishing rods and
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| items and waste. Bring lightweight, non
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| | canoes for fun on the water. Do not
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| perishable and easy to cook and clean
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| | forget to bring binoculars and a camera
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| food items. Canned foods, trail mix,
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| | for hikes and nature walks. You may want
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| soups and stews are great nutritional
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| | to bring art supplies and books in case
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| meals that are easy to store and carry.
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| | of inclement weather. For nature walks,
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| My favorite way to cook while camping is
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| | insect and plant guide books are usually
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| over the fire, using a tripod and
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| | lightweight and can help you identify
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| aluminum foil. There are lots of
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| | wildlife and items in nature.
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| delicious meals you can cook by putting a
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| | Camping can be great fun but you should
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| few ingredients in a piece of foil,
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| | always prepare for things that may come
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| sealing it, and cooking it. Cleanup is a
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| | up. Sudden changes in weather can occur
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| breeze. There are no dishes to wash. You
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| | and accidents can happen. Make a list of
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| just need to properly dispose of the used
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| | the supplies you will need and carefully
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| aluminum foil. Do an Internet search for
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| | pack for your trip. Being prepared will
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| "campfire recipes" and you'll get lots of
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| | help ensure you have a great time and
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| delicious foil/pouch campfire meal ideas.
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| | stay as safe as possible in all
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| While getting ready for camping, do not
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| | conditions.
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