Learn to Camp
The Camping Handyman
Here are a few essential camping tools to bring on your trip:
- Duct tape is an essential camping tool. It can be used to temporarily repair a tent pole, patch a hole in a canoe, and much more.
- Rope and bungee cords can be used to fix tent ties, create a clothesline, put up a tarp and much more.
- A sewing kit can be used to repair your sleeping bag, rips in clothing or other personal items. If you get a hole in your tent, do not sew it- patch it with duct tape or a tent repair patch- a stitch creates a water entry point.
- A hatchet for chopping kindling into finer pieces is handy.
- A screwdriver or multi-tool may come in handy for quick repair jobs.
Note: Do not hammer nails into trees. This can damage the tree.
- Camping Resources Overview
- Planning Ahead
- Choose A Park
- Camping Checklists
- Camp Food: Making Meals
- Camping Equipment
- At the Park
- Registration
- Setting up your Campsite
- Camping Tips
- Tips for a Clean and Comfortable Tent
- Camping Rules and Regulations
- Wildlife and Your Campsite
- The Camping Handyman
- How to Build a Campfire
- Camping Safety
- Getting Ready for Bed
- Fun in the Park
- "Green" Camping
- Camping with Dogs
- Camping with Children
- Packing Up Your Campsite
- Leave No Trace and Site Clean Up
- Packing and Storing Gear
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