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Old 10-01-2012, 07:22 AM   #1
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Old 10-01-2012, 01:41 PM   #2
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Every time you go out camping, make sure to inspect all your gear when you get home. Clean or make repairs before you store everything away or you're likely to forget and have a problem the next trip.


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Hi...


Okay...here's my tip for the day. It might save your life sometime.

If/when you just can't get a fire going...particularly in inclement weather...and you know you're not going to get back to base today...do this.

ALWAYS keep at least one highway flare (railroad fusee) in your gear at all times. It will start a fire under even the harshest of conditions...!! It can also be used for signalling, and for extra light if needed.

May even chase away bad things...!!

I'm never afield without them.


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For those new to backpacking and wanting to reduce gear weight. Go on a trip wit everything you think you need. When you get back place everything you had in your pack in two piles. Things you used, and things you didn't use. Next time think long and hard before you take things from the didn't use pile.


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1) Do not climb the electric fence.
2) Do not pet the porcupines.
3) Do NOT take a sleeping pill and a laxative at the same time.


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Hard to top CozinCowtown's tip, but here's mine for the day.

Shockcording will be under less tension and last longer if you fold tent poles from the middle, and work toward the ends.


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When you buy new gear, especially stove or tent, try it out at home before taking it out in the field


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Pack EVERYTHING in waterproof bags, no matter how wet you get, dry gear at the end makes everything OK.


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Hard to top CozinCowtown's tip, but here's mine for the day.

Shockcording will be under less tension and last longer if you fold tent poles from the middle, and work toward the ends.
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1) Do not climb the electric fence.
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Hi...


Thanks to you, my evening has concluded with laughter...!!


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