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Expert Advice: Camping

Expert Advice: Camping

Camping Checklist – Camping List Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience. Checklists are a great tool to help with your organization. Your camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities you have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of your trip. Add or remove items to suit your individual needs. Please email us with any other items that you would include in your camping checklist. By popular request, we’re now offering a printer friendly camping checklist! Shelter __Tent __Ground cloth/tarp __Extra stakes __Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Axe or hammer __Mat for tent entrance __Dust pan/brush Bedding __Sleeping bag __Sheets/blankets __Pillow __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp __Air pump __Repair kit for air mattress __Utility bags for storage Cooking Clothes Personal Miscellaneous Basic First Aid Kit Additional First Aid Tips

Search for Places (Results) Start entering a US State name or code to search for everything within a state. Or you can enter the name of a National Park, Forest or Landmark or even a city or address to tell us Where to search. You can find all the recreation areas, campsites, tours and permit locations nearby! Narrow your search by selecting an activity you are Interested in: Everything will let you search for any of our recreational activities. Camping and Lodging will let you search for available campsites and other overnight sites that fit your needs. Day use sites & Picnic areas will let you search for available picnic shelters and other day use sites. Permits & Wilderness will let you search for permit locations and wilderness areas. Tours & Tickets will let you search for various tours for local attractions, museums and educational facilities. Other Activities will let you search for fun things like biking, hiking, water sports and more.

Fall Camping Pitfalls - OutdoorPlaces.Com You don't need to be putting your outdoor gear away just because it is fall. There are many benefits to camping when the leaves change color, the crowds leave the park and the temperature starts to drop. Most insects have died off or have reduced their activity. Less people mean that perfect campsite is going to be easier to find. However fall camping doesn't come without risks. Don't get caught in the snow. Don't get left shivering. Cooking time, cooking time, cooking time. Watch the weight. Look out for bears. Watch out for bees. Be ready for the wind. Stay dry. Don't end up in the dark. If the weather sours don't panic.

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