| Your campsite is your fortress in the wilderness. | | | | the flora by watering it with soapy, hot water. |
| That's why setting up camp should be done | | | | Biodegradable soaps are the kind of soap that |
| wisely and strategically. So be sure to keep these | | | | you should use, because they are environmental |
| tips in mind next time you are on a camping trip | | | | friendly. You should also unload gray water only in |
| to create a safe and functional campsite for a | | | | specific places where it will cause no serious harm |
| better stay outdoors. | | | | to the wilderness. |
| Preliminaries In Setting Up Camp | | | | You shouldn't forget to take your garbage with |
| Finding a good site to set up your camp is the | | | | you. In setting up camp, make sure you have |
| key into having a safe and functional campsite. | | | | rules regarding cleanliness. Gather all your trash |
| While searching for a spot where you can set up | | | | and keep it secluded from your sleeping area and |
| camp, there are a few points you should take | | | | tent. Make sure that you place it somewhere that |
| into consideration. | | | | is unreachable from the local pests or critters. |
| First off, when setting up camp, you should look | | | | Keep It Cool |
| for moderately high, and level ground. Go for | | | | In setting up camp, you should also make sure to |
| somewhere high and also dry when deciding on | | | | consider the comfort factor. You should pick a |
| which spot you will set up your camp. Slopes are | | | | site that has enough shade. This will make your |
| a big no-no to put your tent on because, if you | | | | campsite a relaxing spot, where you can hang out |
| do, you'll be slipping out of your sleeping bag | | | | even if the sun is high at noon. |
| through the night. | | | | Before The Construction |
| Waterworks | | | | Plan your trip ahead, so that you have the time |
| In setting up camp, you should also take into | | | | needed to set up your camp properly. This is |
| consideration your water source. See if there is a | | | | beneficial in that, when you arrive, you should still |
| nearby water source in your preferred spot. | | | | have enough daylight left to set up your camp |
| Water is vital for camping; you'll require it for | | | | and check the premises. |
| cooking, cleaning up, and drinking. Having a nearby | | | | Safety First |
| water source will save you from the exhaustion | | | | Don't forget to check the ground for sharp |
| of walking far away with a five-gallon water | | | | objects, glass fragments, or big rocks that can |
| container at hand. | | | | cause you injuries. Also watch out for low hanging |
| Your Own Kitchen In The Wilderness | | | | branches that might fall over your tent. You |
| You should also find a nice spot for cooking. You | | | | should also check for other possible dangers at |
| should never cook inside your tent. What you can | | | | your site, such as: ants, bees, poison ivy, and |
| do is find a flat area that you can clear of twigs, | | | | dangerous areas like slopes and cliffs. |
| leaves or brushes that might catch fire. An | | | | Setting up camp is not a one-man task. It is an |
| important safety precaution to remember is to | | | | activity that you and all of your companions |
| never leave your campfire burning unattended. | | | | should take part in. So help each other out with |
| Clean Up Time: The Outdoor Style | | | | setting up to create a safe and functional |
| When you are setting up camp, you should also | | | | campsite. |
| provide a place for cleaning. You shouldn't destroy | | | | |