| Many people go camping every year as it is a fun | | | | might need a solution like a hammer to get those |
| activity to do. Most people enjoy sleeping in a tent | | | | in the ground. This helps you find out what you |
| for the protection from the elements as well as | | | | need before you are out camping. |
| the insects in the area that can cause you | | | | Be sure to apply the proper rain protection. |
| problems. If you just got a new tent to go | | | | Although many tents say they are waterproof, |
| camping with, there are some things that you | | | | you need to add your own. There are plenty of |
| need to do with it before actually using it camping | | | | spray on and similar substances made for the |
| for the first time. | | | | purpose that although perhaps not 100% |
| Be sure that you set the tent up at home in your | | | | necessary are usually a good idea |
| backyard to see how it all works. This will give | | | | Make sure that you clean out your tent and let it |
| you an idea about how it works, how to unpack | | | | air out in the backyard each time before you use |
| it, how to roll it back up, and the general | | | | it. This will help get out the smells of your garage |
| overview about what it takes to get this working | | | | or shed where you are most likely storing it so |
| properly. | | | | that it smells better. |
| You do not want to be trying to read and | | | | If backpacking with your tent, add it to your gear |
| understand directions as it's getting dark or when | | | | to get an idea about how it fits and how much it |
| everyone else is ready go to have fun and is | | | | weighs. This will give you a good feel for how the |
| done with their tents or campling setup chores. | | | | tent is going to work out for you. |
| Setting it up one before hand is all it should take, | | | | Additionally, attempt to set up the tent in the |
| and should be fun too. | | | | darker hours of the day. This means using just a |
| Note what other things that you might need to | | | | flash light to help you. If you can do it like this, |
| set up the tent properly. For example, the stakes | | | | you will be able to camp with that tent with no |
| might have been hard to get into the ground. You | | | | problems. |