Setting Up Camp
7 Stress Free Tips For
Setting Up Your Campsite
by Sandy Taylor
The time has come! You've got your gear and the
campsite is reserved. Life is good. But how do you avoid
chaos when you get to your destination? A little
preparation will go a long way to having a great camping
trip.
Once you get to the campsite, before you jump into
setting up the tent, you will want to survey the area to find
the best spot for your tent. Here are some things to keep in
mind:
1. Where is the fire pit/circle located? You will want
your tent to be at least ten feet away from the fire pit for
safety reasons.
2. Are there low spots in the area? You don't want to put
your tent in a low spot. This is essential in case it rains.
Although most tents are waterproof - you don't want to
have to find out the hard way if you have a leak.
3. Where do you want your tent door to face? It might
seem like a good idea to have your tent door face the road
like your house does, but usually the best position for your
tent is to have the side facing the road. This gives you
more privacy.
4. Check out the area for your tent. After figuring out
where you want your tent placed, you will want to look
over the area where your tent will go to make sure there
aren't any large rocks, pine cones, etc. that can poke
through the tent floor. Be sure and get kids involved in this
- they will be anxious to help and will probably spot things
you missed.
5. Set up the tent. The next step is laying down the tarp
or footprint. This preserves the bottom of your tent and
gives you some extra insulation from the ground. Then lay
out your tent the way you decided to have it face and
follow the instructions for setting it up.
6. Unpack. Once your tent is up you can start
unpacking your car or truck. Go ahead and lay out your
mattresses and inflate them - you don't want to wait until
it s dark to figure out it has a leak.
7. Check out the campground. If you haven't already
figured out where the bathrooms are, now is the time to do
that. Also figure out the most direct way to them.
Sometimes there is a trail that has been made in place of
the camp road. Then explore the campground. Most
campgrounds have maps available that show the
campground amenities including trails and points of
interest.
Follow these tips to a stress free campsite setup and
enjoy your next camping adventure!
About the Author: Sandy Taylor has been camping since she was three
years old. She and her family have been camping on lakes, beaches,
forests and mountains. With over 40 years of camping experience, she
has a wealth of camping knowledge. Sandy especially enjoys helping
young families learn how great camping can be. Sign up for her free
camping checklist at http://www.familycampingplanner.com
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