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Know where you are going on a hiking or camping trip by using a good map. Learn more about important camping supplies with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
A properly fitting boot or shoe is important for hiking foot care. Learn more about caring for your feet when camping with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
I have been making bp for fireworks use, and I have tried using the pine charcoal which made it burn quite faster but not fast enough. It’s acts more like a flare, If I used willow would that take care of this or no. I have tried 75 kno3 15 char and 10 char – also kno3 74.5 and sugar at 25.5. Can you make the rocket fuel explosive or should i stick to the plain old recipe.
I’m taking a differential equations class over the summer and things are going by quickly. I’m not doing too well. Do you have any tips besides answering the qustions in the book? Are there any “eureka” moments that I should comprehend before I continue in my struggle?
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When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant.
Get even with a bear who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants.
Old socks can be made into high fiber beef jerky by smoking them over an open fire.
When smoking a fish, never inhale.
A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes.
The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.
Acupuncture was invented by a camper who found a porcupine in his sleeping bag.
While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely un heard of. Its single blade functions as a tiny canoe paddle.
Effective January 1, 1997, you will actually have to enlist in the Swiss Army to get a Swiss Army Knife.
Lint from your navel makes a hand
handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel before applying the match.
You’ll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the north side of your compass.
You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.
When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.
You can compress the diameter of your rolled up sleeping bag by running over it with your car.
Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.
A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.
A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.
You can start a fire without matches by eating Mexican food, then breathing on a pile of dry sticks.
In emergency situations, you ca
can be used to strangle a snoring tent mate.
I wrote these on January 16, 2004. As you can imagine, I was camping with a snoring tentmate. It was also raining.
To the first answer, What the heck do you mean???
Well me and friends want to go camping soon (tent and making our own food and everything) and we play at staying at a campground. Aside from the tent, first aid kit, and food and all that, are there any other items that is essential to bring along in this camping trip? Any tips?
Learn how to make water drinkable on the trail, how much water to drink, and how to carry water backpacking in this free video.
My husband’s bday is the end of March and I’ve got a 3 day weekend so would like to take him camping. We live in San Diego and was thinking of Joshua Tree, Anza-Borrego, Death Valley (never been to any of these before). Can you recommend any other places to go?
Is late March a good time to go camping?
Is late March a good time to visit those places, are flowers in bloom?
We don’t own any camping gear, is there a place where we can rent this? Or do any of those places have a little cabin to rent?
Any other ideas for an outdoorsy weekend experience not too far from San Diego?
Thanks in advance!! 
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