Camping 101- A Beginner's Guide to Life Outdoors

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Camping 101 A Beginner's Guide to Life Outdoors
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Introduction
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Introduction

• Fresh air scented with pine needles, evenings
  around a campfire, and a night sky full of stars
  for a great many people, camping is the ultimate
  getaway. 
• More than 22 million Americans enjoyed some kind
  of camping in 2014, reports the Outdoor Industry
  Association.

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Introduction

• A camping trip is a project, and it requires some
  equipment and preparation to be accomplished
  enjoyably.
• This slide will help you to find all the
  necessary gear required for your memorable
  camping trip.

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Tents
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Tents

• The classic camping shelter offers cozy privacy
  and protects you from insects and the elements.
• Tents come in a wide variety of sizes and price
  ranges, from high-performance, ultra-portable
  shelters for backcountry camping to roomy models
  easily carried in a car.

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Tents

•  Dont underestimate the size youll need a tent
  thats big enough on paper for three adults might
  be crowded in real life, especially during an
  all-day rain.
• They are generally simple to set up and dont
  require staking, although stakes and cords (known
  as guy lines) are usually provided, and using
  them is a good idea in windy or stormy weather. 

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Sleeping Bags and Pads
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Sleeping Bags and Pads

• Youll want whats known as a three-season
  sleeping bag, suitable for use anytime except
  winter.
• As with tents, many models are available, from
  high-tech to basic. Sleeping bags have comfort
  ratings based on temperaturewhen choosing, keep
  in mind that nights can be chilly in the field.

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Sleeping Bags and Pads

• Fluffy as it may be, a sleeping bag alone wont
  ensure a comfortable nights rest.
• A sleeping pad will keep you warmer and will
  cushion your back, shoulders and hips from the
  unyielding ground.

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Camp Furniture
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Camp Furniture

• Everyone likes to sit around a campfire, but
  hardly anyone likes to sit on the ground for more
  than a few minutes. 
• Many campgrounds provide a picnic table at each
  campsite, and every camping party uses them
  extensively.

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Camp Furniture

• A tarp may seem like extra trouble and expense,
  since you already have a tent. But its great to
  be able to hang a little roof over your camp
  table for shade and protection from rain.
• Dont neglect lighting. The campfire has a lovely
  glow, but youll need light in tents, for the
  cooler, at the camp table, for finding your way
  to restrooms, etc.

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The Camp Kitchen
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The Camp Kitchen

• Campfires are great for roasting marshmallows,
  but for almost everything else youll cook in
  camp, a camp stove is a better choice.
•  A stable cooktop with a flame you can control
  makes it much easier to whip up a meal.
• Most run on propane and are simple to operate.

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The Camp Kitchen

• Theres no need to make do with a tiny
  backpacking stove the standard two-burner
  propane models usually fold up to about the size
  of a briefcase and fit in easily with your gear.
• Camp cookware should be simple and utilitarian. A
  frying pan, a generous sauce pan, a spatula, a
  serving spoon, a chopping knife and an
  inexpensive cutting board will meet most of your
  needs.

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Clothes and Hygiene
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Clothes and Hygiene

• Normal mild-weather clothesjeans, cargo shorts,
  T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.are generally fine
  for camping.
• If youre planning an ambitious hike or other
  strenuous activity, its nice to have
  purpose-made outdoor garb with features like
  quick-drying synthetic fabric, vents, and UV
  protection. 

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Clothes and Hygiene

• Its common for campgrounds to provide bathrooms
  and showers, and its a real treat to freshen up
  during the course of a weekend in the woods.
•  Make sure to research local rules about washing
  and relieving yourself near streams, lakes, and
  other natural features.

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