Tent Camping Tips and Advice

1	The early bird gets the best campsite. Arrive as early as possible, walk or drive around to check out all the options, find your perfect campsite (the one with the least compromises) and get things set up. Ideally, you can have dinner, clean up and relax before dark. Places to Avoid: Narrow canyons, which pose a risk of flash floods Open fields, where a lone tent can attract lightning Clay soils, which drain poorly and get messy in rain Cliffs and ledges, which can’t be seen at night Stagnant water, which is often home to biting insects
2	Pack items that have multiple uses. A light poncho, for example, packs easy and can be used as a rain jacket, a windbreaker, a ground cloth or a mosquito shield.
3	Save those little canisters your film comes in. They’re the perfect size for keeping essentials like aspirin and matches dry.