Tent Camping

Tent camping is an outdoor recreational activity that involves the use of a tent for shelter while camping in a national or state park, privately-owned camping facility or one's own backyard.

• Arrive at your campsite before nightfall to avoid having to set up the tent in the dark.
• Partially unzip the upper window of your tent to remove unwanted moisture from the tent.
• Bring extra tent poles in case of breakage.
• Bring a tarp or ground cloth to help the cold from seeping up into the tent and sleeping bags.
• Try setting up your tent at home before you reach the campsite so you are familiar with the setup.
• Bring a rug to avoid tracking dirt into the tent.
• Put your rain flap on your tent before it rains as you never know when it may rain. It will also help with heavy dew.
• Keep things on the inside from touching the sides of the tent to avoid moisture building up in that area.
• Bring a light for your tent. Battery powered lanterns are safest for inside the tent.

1. Food supplies and cooking utensils
2. Bedding
3. First aid kit
4. Personal care items
5. Clothing
6. Compass
7. Binoculars
8. Watch
9. Shovel
10. Backpack
11. Survival guide