I'm 20 years old and going on my first ever camping trip. like serious, outdoor, in a tent, campfire cooking camping. any advice from seasoned campers? thanks. every little bit helps.
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Dezimae is FINALLY 21
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how sweet!!! first time in a tent, eh? Advice - enjoy it! A little grass in your food never hurt anyone. Not washing your hands after lighting the fire never killed anyone. Read up on stars before you go - it will be lovely to see so many stars at night and know what they are! Keep warm - especially at night. Keep everything dry - do not let things touch the ground - especially if there is dew on the grass. Never mind those strange noises at night - they are all natural! Keep your matches dry! Above all - have fun! (oh.. one more thing - I got a wind up torch this year - great - the batteries do not wear out!)
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If it rains, don't touch the sides of the tent.
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It's a good idea to give the bear the very last Krispy Kreme donut...............
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Have fun...a little dirt never hurt
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Don't keep food laying about and burn the garbage as soon as you can, any garbage you cannot burn put in the car with the windows UP! Perferably inside a few bags and sealed. Leave the site twice as nice as you found it, leave no trace. bring TP!! Don't drink from any water source unless you KNOW it is safe. put out all unattended fires. Keep your tent zipped up at all times unless you want to share your tent with bugs. keep light sources away from tent areas, bugs are attracted to light. make plenty of noise when stomping about the woods, to insure you are heard by all animals..including snakes. Bring a first aid kit and plenty of water.
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Don't worry too much about the campfire ghost stories..........they are ALL true, lol. :o)
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bring bug spray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Bring buy spray for sure. And most importantly, bring something fun to do that you can do over a couple times. It gets boring pretty fast depending on where you go and how long you go for.
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Keep the tent zipped to keep the critters out. Make sure your fire is out when you go to bed. If in an area with bears, tie your food up in a bag and hang from a tree by a rope overnight -- don't put it in your car; they will tear up the car to get to it. Use repellent if bugs bother you.
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Black bin bags, you can put stuff in them to keep it dry, or put wet stuff in to keep everything else dry, you can use them as a ground sheet, to keep electronics dry, cut out arm and head holes to make an emergency raincoat, as well as using them to put your rubbish in when you go home. Bring more torches than you need, wind up ones are great, but bring plenty of batteries if you don't have one. A good first aid kit is always useful, one with plenty of plasters (band aids), and some bandages that can be used as dressings or support for strained joints, and antiseptic wipes. Take a cigarette lighter and matches (in a plastic bag to keep them dry, but seperate from the lighter). Bring extra layers, if it's hot in the day, it'll be freezing cold at night! Waterproof jackets are often waterproof and windproof, as well as lightweight. Bring a good hat, sunblock, and a water bottle, army surplus ones are good!
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Take more socks than you think you will need. And only ONE extra set of of clothes. Bare skin is for well maintained paths only, for walking through wild country you need long sleeves and trouser legs. And sane shoes. remember band aids. remember bug spray. Set you hair some way that: a) wont get ruined by dust, b) can be maintained with just a comb (ask your hairdresser, he/she know more). Forget Disney, even cute Bambi can bite and kick if you thoughtlessly corner him. regards JakobA
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MARSHMELLOWS! No camping trip is complete without them!!! Gotta have a roasted marshmellow and hot dogs! . Got pee BEFORE it gets dark. Sucks trying to find your way in the dark. Even worse if you are in the woods without an outhouse. BRING TOILET PAPER! And if using an outhouse toilet bring enough T.P. to cover the seat. Them things are disgusting!!!! . HAVE FUN FUN FUN! That is what camping is all about! Good times!!! +5
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One huge thing to remember is: know what poison ivy looks like and dont use it to wipe your butt :O)
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Bring bug spray. If you see a deer, don't walk up and pet it. I know they look nice, but those bastards can be mean.
Thriftymaid 
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