Survivalist Pro
Survivalist Pro
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Wear dry clothing. A good sleepwear choice while camping is clean long underwear, top and bottoms, plus clean socks. Avoid overdressing before you hop into your bag. Wearing bulky clothing inside a bag can actually reduce the bag's ability to efficiently trap body heat.
The four basic needs of nearly all survival situations are shelter, water, fire, and food. The following gear assists with meeting the needs of...
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Things You'll Need Your backpack or bag wherever you are going to put the other bag. A small bag to carry the items. An even smaller bag to carry...
Read More »Organizing your camp well before dark, especially your tent and sleeping setup, gives you time to relax and enjoy the evening. That alone can contribute to a good night’s sleep. Here are some more tips: Choose a proper tent site: The first step is to make sure you pitch your tent on a flat, durable surface cleared of sticks, rocks and pinecones. For more information, read our article, How to Set Up a Tent. Keep a light handy: Campers are often amazed at how dark the night feels outdoors. Wear a headlamp or keep a flashlight handy. Hang a small LED lantern inside your tent as soon as you set it up, so you can turn it on when you prepare for bed. Some tents now come with built-in LED lights for a gentle glow. Shop REI’s selection of camp lighting. Repeat familiar routines. If brushing your teeth is your final act before turning in each night at home, do the same in camp (brush a good distance from camp). Routines trigger a feeling of normalcy to your otherwise new surroundings. A familiar bedding item from home is often reassuring to children. Store all food and scented toiletries securely outside of your tent. Food-storage rules vary from park to park, and you may need a bear canister if you’re backpacking. Learn what the rules are and abide by them. Take care not to be sloppy with food or trash. If camping where bears are active, do not sleep in clothes that may have absorbed food odors. See our article on Food Handling and Storage. Wear dry clothing. Change out of any dirty or sweaty clothes. A good sleepwear choice while camping is clean long underwear, top and bottoms, plus clean socks. Avoid overdressing before you hop into your bag. Wearing bulky clothing inside a bag can actually reduce the bag's ability to efficiently trap body heat. Instead, drape items such as a jacket on the outside of your bag for an extra layer of insulation. Or bring an old comforter from home to serve as an extra layer when car camping. Pee twice before going to bed. Some campers, women in particular, recommend going 20–30 minutes before bed, and then again immediately before getting into their sleeping bag. This can help prevent midnight trips. Prepare for midnight restroom trips. Just in case, before you bunk down, place a pair of sandals or camp shoes near your tent door. Put a patch of carpet or a camp towel outside the tent door to serve as a sandal- or foot-cleaning doormat. And remember where your headlamp is. Thirst: If you tend to get thirsty in the night, keep a water bottle next to your sleeping bag. Night noises: Some novice campers lie there listening anxiously to every little sound outside the tent. It’s wonderful to hear an owl, not so wonderful to think you hear a bear. Remember that small critters can sound large at night, so try to relax. If you’ve put away your food properly, you should be fine, or grab earplugs if you need them. (The white noise of a rushing stream can lull you to sleep if you’re lucky enough to have it nearby.)
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You will need to check and negotiate planning permission. This would set up a great basis for your new off grid life. Once you have land your...
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