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A listing of camping tips, camping tricks, and camping information submitted by people like you, to help you have a safe and more enjoyable outing.Camping and Backpacking Tips

We have collected some of the top camping tips that the pros use. We hope these tips for camping, and camping safety tips, will make your next family camping adventure more fun, comfortable and allow you to be assured you will create the memories that will last you a life time.

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Camp Fire Precaution
Keep at least 6 feet of ground cleared around camp fires. Keep a shovel handy as well as a bucket of water with a couple of large rags soaking in it dedicated to fire fighting and standing by.
Camp Trash
If you are unable to bury your trash, just spray it with ammonia until you can dispose of it properly. This should repel all of the woodland critters!
Camp Wood
Seasoned wood always makes the best firewood. This is wood that has been cut and allowed to dry. Too often people cut limbs off of living trees in their campsite area - only to find green wood does not burn well and makes a smokey fire at best. You can also get a hefty fine for cutting green wood in your site!
Check the fire conditions of your camping area!
A Fire may be unsafe under any conditions! Build your fire in the provided pit, stove, or in an area clear of all flammable debres. When you leave your camping area make sure your fire is out. Use ash, dirt, and water to make sure that there is no possible way your fire could be smoldering! A camp stove can make your trip much more pleasant - if you know how to use it! Before you depart on your first trip with your new stove make sure you are able to get it working! I have seen countless groups struggling with directions and flailing hopelessly. Start your stove at home where you can get help if you need it!
Choosing a Campsite
When choosing a campsite, one of the things to look for is standing dead trees. DO NOT camp within reach of dead trees in case a sudden fast wind comes along and decides to take it down
Choosing The Right Tent
If you´re going to car camp (drive to a spot and set up camp) then you´re going to need the proper camping tent. Be sure to get a camping tent that indicates it can handle 2 more people than you will have in the tent. For example, if there will be 2 people in the tent, get a 4 person tent. The room will come in handy for storing your camping gear, especially during inclement weather.
Fire starting tips
Here are a couple fire starting tips: Laundry lint usually makes good tinder. Put wooden matches into corrugated cardboard strips and dip into wax for easy fire starters. Wax coated milk cartons cut into strips also work great. Waterproof matches by dipping in melted paraffin/wax, fingernail polish or shellac. Prescription bottles can be used to store waterproof matches. Dry wood shaving in the oven and store in ziplock bags for tinder during rainy days. Birchbark burns when wet. Don't kill living trees though.

Courtesy of  Nathan Kestner aka "Hogeye"
Increase Your Camp Light
If you're short on light at camp, you can greatly increase the amount of illumination cast by a candle, lantern, or oil lamp by placing a mirror or a sheet of aluminum foil on the wall behind the light source. The reflection from a mirror or aluminum will provide substantially more light.
Keeping Pots and Pans Clean.
Apply a layer of dishsoap on a pan prior to placing it over a fire. The soap will collect the suet instead of the pan. Please don't wash the dishes in the lake though as many soaps contain large amounts of phosphates which contribute to rapid plant growth and aging of a water body.

Courtesy of  Nathan Kestner
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