| If you have a family tent which you use to go | | | | it sag. If food or drink is spilled inside, immediately |
| camping each year, you will probably want it to | | | | wipe off and clean the tent with materials that |
| last as long as possible. A lot of camping can | | | | the owners manual suggests. |
| quickly wear down a tent, and careful measures | | | | Make sure that when your trip comes to a close, |
| must be taken to lengthen a tents life. You must | | | | you store the tent properly. Before you take it |
| be careful with all the pieces; you must also make | | | | down, it is good to sweep out any dirt or foot |
| sure to carefully follow the instructions for setting | | | | crumbs that may have gotten into it during the |
| up and taking down the tent. The better you | | | | trip. This ensures you have a clean inside next |
| treat the equipment, the longer it will last. | | | | time you set it up. You should also make sure it is |
| When using your tent on an expedition, treat it | | | | dry; you don't want mildew or other funguses to |
| carefully. The mobile cooking stove should be be | | | | grow during storage. Carefully fold it, and make |
| set near your tent, and you should make sure | | | | sure you don't stress any fabric or pieces that |
| the tent is a safe distance from your campfire. | | | | are prone to tear or break. |
| Do not move or pull flaps around violently, and | | | | When you store it, it's usually good not to place |
| make sure the tent does not become muddy or | | | | anything sharp or heavy on top of the tent, |
| damp during a rain-storm. This is especially true | | | | because this might rip or tear it. Once safely |
| when you are away from the camping site. Don't | | | | stored in your garage or attic, make sure you |
| let kids run around inside, and don't place the tent | | | | know where it is, so that you'll be ready for your |
| over any sticks or stumps that might tear it. | | | | next camping excursion. |
| Take care of the outside too, and don't let any of | | | | |