camping_tips
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6:48 AM Nov 18th
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During late spring to early summer, keep an eye out for wasps in your cotton canvas tent likely trying to build a nest. Destroy them asap.
11:19 PM Jun 5th
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@ Keep lp gas valve closed, upright, strapped securely and preferably outside of your vehicle (i.e in trailer) during transit.
11:18 PM Jun 5th
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in reply to rlford
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Buy the biggest gas bottle that you can realistically carry to save money longterm.
12:53 AM Jun 2nd
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Bring a towel with you to wipe down the underside of your groundsheet and get any droplets off the flysheet before packing.
12:20 PM May 31st
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Use long wooden pegs for sandy ground.
11:07 AM May 29th
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Soak your wooden mallet in water and then let it dry slowly outside to make it tougher.
11:06 AM May 29th
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Remember if you need to apply seam sealer it has to be applied on the outside of the tent so it stops water getting into the seam.
8:27 AM May 26th
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Get yourself a cheap tarp to put under your tent, better than an overpriced footprint or stone protection sheet.
8:26 AM May 26th
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If you want to wash your tents canvas, use only warm water or a weak water and pure soap mix. Never ever detergent.
12:28 PM May 23rd
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The first time you put up your frame tent use coloured tape to code the poles for an easier time working out what goes where next time.
12:27 PM May 23rd
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If you get snow on your tent, regularly knock it off from the inside, because the weight could break the tent.
12:48 PM May 19th
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Pegs should go into the ground at a 45 degree angle away from the tent.
12:47 PM May 19th
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Zip in ground sheets provide the most versatility. So many campsites now ask for breathables, so you need to be able to remove it.
11:08 AM May 18th
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Peg out the corners first ensuring the sides of the tent are pulled taught, then fill in the gaps down the sides.
12:24 PM May 16th
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If your ferrel gets clogged up with mud or grit, simply whack it with a peg a few times and it will all fall out.
11:09 AM May 15th
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Check that no bags, luggage or whatever else are resting against the fabric of the tent, especially if you expect some wet weather.
11:27 AM May 12th
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Camp in a spot that will get plenty of shade during midday if you can to limit your tent's exposure to UV.
7:22 AM May 11th
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Rain deteriorating a tent's water proofing is a myth. UV is the killer.
7:21 AM May 11th
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Tent carpets help to insulate the inside and also make for a more homely feel, great for sitting and playing without furniture.
1:50 AM May 9th
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