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Tents are a practical and easy shelter to use on any camping trip. Learn how to set up a tent in this free camping video series from an Eagle Scout.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Tents should be set up in areas with flat ground. Learn how to set up a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
When clearing a tent area, don't remove lofty grass or other natural bedding. Learn how to clear an area to set up a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Ground tarps protect the bottom of a tent from moisture. Learn how to lay down a ground tarp for a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
When a tent it evenly laid out, it's easier to insert tent poles. Learn how to lay out a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Most tents have two or three sets of poles for different purposes. Learn how to put tent poles together in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Make sure tent poles are put through the right eyelets or inserts when raising a tent. Learn how to raise a tent with poles in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Tents often have clips to attach to poles in order to raise the tent. Learn how to raise a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Stakes are used to hold down a tent in case of storms or wind. Learn how to stake down a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
A rain fly or cover is used to keep rain from getting into a tent. Learn how to set up a tent rain cover in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Duct tape can repair holes in tent fabric, as well as broken poles. Learn how to repair a tent in this free camping video from an Eagle Scout.
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants, known as campers, leave civilization behind and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century, and many campers frequent national parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds. Camping may be its own activity, but it's commonly done in conjunction with other activities, such as hiking, swimming, and fishing. Camping can involve using a lot of camping gear, particularly if the camper plans on long hikes or primitive camping. One of those most commonly known pieces of camping equipment is the tent, a shelter consisting of fabric and poles. In this free video series, an Eagle Scout will demonstrate how to set up a tent from start to finish. Steps covered will include clearing an area, laying a ground tarp, putting poles together, raising the tent and covering a tent with a rain tarp. With these tips and techniques, any camper will find be able to provide a quick and easy shelter.
John Stewart John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking for the past nine years at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC.dkdk
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