Articles on Camping

How to Organize Camping Equipment

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If a tent pole falls on your head every time you open your closetful of camping gear, it's time to put it into better order. Organization makes packing for a trip quick work and protects expensive gear. And if you go through your gear after every ... more »

How to Pack an Exploring Bag for Kids

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Kids can find adventure in the simplest places. By creating an Exploring Bag for them, you can turn a neighborhood stroll into a fun, curiosity-building experience. Here’s what you need to get started... more »

How to Pack for a Mountain Camping Trip

By carolineschley

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Camping in the mountains is a great experience, but it is important, in such a variable atmosphere, to be well prepared. Follow these suggestions to have everything you will need to be comfortable... more »

How to Plan a Backcountry Adventure

By carolineschley

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An adventure into the backcountry can be a truly awe-inspiring experience. To spend a few days away from the pressures of society with only the sounds and smells of nature to keep you company is relaxing and empowering. However, you must assume ... more »

How to Plan a Week-Long Backpacking Trip

By carolineschley

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A well organized camper is a happy camper. Start planning for a week=long camping trip at least a week before your departure date... more »

How to Put Together a Backpacking First-Aid Kit

By carolineschley

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When backpacking, weight is key. The first thing you should allow to take up weight is an adequate hydration system. Second is your first-aid kit. It’s not that they have to be heavy, but it is important to have everything you need... more »

How to Put up an A-Frame Tent

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you want to go camping, you'll find many tents available on the market. An A-frame tent may be the best option if you're camping alone because it provides just enough room for one person and is easy to transport. If an A-frame is your tent of ... more »

How to Shape Up For Serious Backpacking

By Ruby Bayan

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Serious backpacking can involve long treks over treacherous terrain under harsh weather conditions. You need to have not only the proper gear but also the right level of fitness to survive and enjoy your outdoor adventure. To shape up for serious ... more »

How to Spend the Weekend in Spokane, Washington

By Zach Chouteau

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Tucked away in rather remote eastern Washington, the state’s second-largest city has never achieved much of a reputation as a vacation getaway. However, those making the journey might be surprised by an attractive metropolis offering pretty parks ... more »

How to start a fire

By westerngirl

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Learning how to state a campfire without matches or fuel, it is easy, once your know how to use a magnesium and flint striker... more »

How to Start a Fire With an Air Piston

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you're in the woods and get lost, cold or hungry, you'll have a good reason to start a fire. Among the many ways to start a fire without matches is using an air piston. It's the same way as a diesel engine works, by compressing fuel so it will ... more »

How to survive and enjoy a camping trip

By LukeLiu4434

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On camping trips little things can make you have a bad time. Here are some things I've learned from experience that can help you have a better time and not let nature take too much of a toll on you... more »

How to Teach a Child to Sleep in a Tent

By Elizabeth McGuire

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You’ve planned your inaugural family camping trip. You’ve got checklists galore, brand-new gear, the perfect campsite reservation and s’mores to feed an army. Now the only question is: Will my child actually sleep in a tent? To keep yourself from ... more »

How to Tie Two Half Hitches

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A useful knot for camping is the two half hitch knot. It is an extension of the single half hitch but stronger. You can use it for tying a knot to a post or ring or for boat mooring. This knot stays constant under a load, does not jam and is easy ... more »

How to Use a Hatchet

By slcboston

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You've finally got that fireplace you always wanted, or the wood burning stove or some time in that alpine cabin. Chances are your wood may be cut for you in this day and age, but what if you've got some pieces that are just a little too big for ... more »

How to Waterproof a Canvas Bag

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Canvas bags are simple and durable, which is probably the reason they've been in use for so long. Canvas, a heavy material, is ideal for use as a bag since it resists punctures, stains and basic wear. The other advantage to canvas is the fact ... more »

How to . . . TOTALLY WATERPROOF WOODEN MATCHES . . . ( not just the tips )

By kjv4thee

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Waterproof matches might be the difference between getting a fire going or not getting a fire going. If it's a case of survival it would be wise to have some waterproof matches with you. The procedure described will give you wooden matches that ... more »

How to Be Safe When Camping

By Tonig

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When you venture into the great outdoors do not leave your common sense at home. Camping is a great way of 'getting away from it all' but being 'away from it all' also means safety is your responsibility. Become prepared both with first aid ... more »

How to Build a Campfire for Cooking

By Mark Corgan

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Building a campfire to cook with can be tricky. Keeping the fire at a steady temperature can require constant attention. By following the steps below, you can learn to build the perfect fire that provides even heat with no flames reaching up to ... more »

How to Build a Fire

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A campfire is warm, fascinating and hypnotic. People often sit around a fire ring during the day to chat or tell stories. There's something about a campfire that warms the heart. It brings us together and connects us to nature. For some, the best ... more »

How to BUILD A GOOD CAMPFIRE.

By kjv4thee

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Is there anything more relaxing than sitting around a well built good campfire? Getting a good campfire going is easy if you just follow the simple steps outlined in this article. I'm doing this article to help me feel better, while I wait for ... more »

How to Buy the Optimal Sleeping Bag

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For many people, crawling into a snuggly sleeping bag is the best (and perhaps only) reason to go camping. Getting a bag that best fits your body means you don't carry excess weight or spend a lot of time trying to heat up one that's too big for ... more »

How to Buy the Right Pocket Knife

By Doodlebugs

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Are you shopping for a knife to give as a gift for your husband and don't have a clue which kind he might want? Here is some help... more »

How to Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

By SeventhSibling

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Hoorah, summer is here! It’s time to celebrate July as National Park and Recreation Month. Launched in 1985, across the U.S., parks and recreation facilities look at this annual event as the kick-off of summer. What a perfect time to get ... more »

How to Choose the Best Sleepaway Camp for a Child

By virtualibrarian

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Sleepaway camp can be a wonderful experience for a child, and form the basis for many lifelong happy memories. Before you just pack your child off for camp, though, you do need to do a little homework to make sure you select the right camp... more »

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