Ooof - that’s a rough one. Hope it didn’t spoil your trip!

Ok, this is fairly easy. Two nonflammable metal containers of differing sizes. Larger can has a shallow base of plain water. The second can sits inside the larger and contains a small amount of dried sage. Burn it! You don’t need a whole forest of it for it to be effective. Proper ventilation and fire awareness is a requirement! Remember, only you can prevent a . . .

thank you.

8. Forgetting the Beer :)

@@coachrobwille4176 9. Not organized.

Love u for this... I got to skip thru parts I don't need n go to the ones I did

Awesome. How is this not in the video description?

Same here. Here’s to solo camping!

Its crucial to pre test a new tent. Anything thats missing, broken or damaged you are better knowing at home. Can be a disaster to find out something like that in the wilds. Another tip with your tent is to completely clean it inside and out when you get back home. Small bits of grit and dirt can reek havoc and put holes in your tent when rolling it up to pack it.

@@vamboroolz1612 Makes sense. I did clean it up pretty good while breaking it down and packing it up.

Oh yes definitely pre-setup is a must and very smart idea. Only 2nd time using my tent and I had no idea how to set it up. Three hours later and my camp neighbor stepped over to help out. Set it up in 2 seconds! LOL We were almost there but so glad he helped out.

i got a tent once and the first thing i did when i got home was set it up , good thing i did , it was a return item and it was missing the tent and a pole was broken , just the fly and poles and pegs in the bag , that would have been a bad camp trip if i didnt do a pre set up .....if you fail to plan ,,,,then plan to fail .......

And always sweats and a ski cap. 😏

me lol

Make a list of things you need before packing and keep it. After the trip, cross out the things you did bring but did not use.

@@idc0133 Your advice is basically sound and quite good. However, I always took a small shoulder bag filled with amusements, most of which I would usually never used. Why take these then? Because on the times I got stranded somewhere while travelling (floods / civil unrest / mechanical problems etc.), I was sure glad I’d packed that paperback I wasn’t planning to read and that chess set I wasn ‘t planning to use, and 😂my old “number invaders” game on my calculator, etc. A good way to approach the problem, say, with car camping, is to think what would you take on a motorcycle? After that packing camping gear into even a small car doesn’t seem an issue.

Hey Jerry - thanks for chiming in, appreciate the kind words. And good tip on the liner, that’s a nice addition.

@@littlecampfires Thanks, but when you've been tent camping as long as I have you learn a few things. I've been watching a lot of these videos on KZfaq and I'm glad to see folks like you offering sound advice to all the newcomers. In our journey's we've met a lot of first time campers so we always try to steer them right. I always tell them the two things you don't want to skimp on is a good tent and an air mattress. Nothing sours a person on camping more than a leaky tent or a deflated air mattress. Everything else you can go cheap on but not a tent or mattress.

I prefer a field jacket liner. Much better insulation properties. Dries out quick, also.

So true. I think I’ve been camping nearly as long as you. I think I’d also point out to “newbies” that the air mattress will make you comfortable but it will be same temp as air . . . make sure your bedside is a bit insulated for that, too. Camping has changed so much since early camping days . . . Embracing my chronological impairment, now I have a list that I go through each time.

Ouch - that sounds rough. Good lesson to learn though, as you said, it’s important to make sure you choose a tent spot wisely.

Yeah comfort and safety trump's style and beauty everytime.

If you're camping in the freezing cold you can also put rocks on a fire and then put them inside your sleeping bag just don't have them burning up cuz it won't feel good let them cool down for a while before you put them in there

Ah, yes. I’ve done some camping out west myself, including at the Rocky Mountains. Temps definitely can drop a lot at night, and agree that a hearty sleeping bag can pay off. Thanks for the comment!

Had to postpone starting out on a two week trip in Yellowstone on August first. It was snowing.

I just found out that, my tent leaked underneath for not using an underneath tent tarp

Where can you buy one? Just a blue tarp works okay?

Not really. I have never done that. And I haven't had a wet floor, in the rain.

I actually had this happen I was about 4 tent sites down at a state park in council bluffs Iowa called lake manawa and unexpected thunderstorm came through and snapped a big tree in half and it fell on this lady's and husband's camper and killed them both are one of them I can't remember exactly😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@owlhuman8312 Always overpriced and the cheapest quality. Do a bit of research before you invest in quality pieces.

Thanks - kind of you to say. Happy camping :)

Hey Judy, yep, always good to have fresh socks for the sleeping bag, I don’t always use them at night, but they’re definitely nice to have if it gets cold. And on the pad thing. I think it depends on the particular pad/mattress you have. I don’t put anything under my air mattress, but I have a pretty nice Thermarest, which I know not everyone has. Anyway, just thought I’d throw in my 2 cents. Happy camping :)

@@littlecampfires oh for sure depends on the mat but beginners rarely buy a thermarest, mine is a self inflating now but then I’ve gone through all types of sleeping equipment. These days I have a canvas bell tent and a cot, because I’m old now and need comfort. 🤣🤣

@@judybage4083 LOL I was just saying that I need to move up to a cot now. At 45, the ground is no longer interesting, fun, or worthwhile. LOL I had a horrible "sleep" my last trip.

Well at least you’re getting out there :) I recently published a full “camping for beginners” video on my channel also. You might find that helpful to watch before your next trip. Cheers!

No, there are mistakes.

Camped in bear country with no rope, so I had to sleep with food in the tent. Went to sleep after a hot day without knowing my altitude or the fact that technically I was in a desert. Temp went subzero in the night. Set up my tent after dark near a beautiful stretch of water. Drinking my morning coffee I saw the warning sign about alligators Didnt know there was a swamp nearby. Disturbed the grass, and within minutes got so many mosquito bites I was on antihistamines for a week. My breath froze on the inside of my tent during the night, with the ventilation closed. Almost suffocated. I love your positive attitude, but yes, there ARE mistakes to be made whilst you are camping. Ive made most of them it would appear.

Yeah, I'm used to it. But my new bridge is a lot more secure and stable than my previous pavement.

@@TheWtfnonamez WOW! thank God you are here to tell the story! WOW what an adventure and HUGE learning experience.

@@ijuswannacwatsgoinon Thank you mate. I went off the deep end and luckily learned my lessons without serious injury, but I would definitely recommend working up incrementally when it comes to camping. Start easy, and try progressively more ambitious camps. Yoloing is fine, but its not without its risks.

Solid advice!

At some place, gas stove may be compromised if you can find bunch of wood

Sage advice. Thank you 👍

Yeah, airflow is important when it’s hot for sure. That’s a good addition here that I missed.

I don’t know which is worse. Being in a tent that’s too hot or too cold. You can remedy the cold but when it’s hot, it’s miserable and you’re stuck in the sauna. For us fair weather campers NEVER buy a 4 season tent. They are not for all 4 seasons, they are for the 4th season. The one with bitter cold and snow. You will die in those in the warmer weather. Most of the 3 season tents being made now have a lot of mesh which means good air circulation. Unless it’s raining, you can leave the fly off and watch the stars. Ofc everyone else will be able to watch you too.

Lol - I take that as a high compliment. Big DC Talk fan. Maybe next time I’ll break out a long Kevin Max jacket.

I was saying to my wife. I wonder if people from poor countries wonder why we leave our comfy house to go rough it in a tent.

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@@kevinisbell1867 my dad used to tell his dad 'i dont wanna live in a house! i wanna live in a tent! when he went camping :D . i dont blame him sometimes.

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And in some areas, fires are ONLY permitted for cooking. Definitely check regulations for your destination before heading out.

And remember fire restrictions can change suddenly from one day to another depending on conditions, always bring a canister stove even as a secondary one just in case, I love using Trangia or even Penny stove but they’re a no go under fire bans. MSR or similar, so small and a small canister will do without taking much space.

lol. This is why the wool blanket was invented. It’s with me on my campouts. If I don’t need it, nothing lost, but when I do, it’s toasty city.

I always thought those things were stupid till I spent real significant time in the woods lol .. cot tents ARE awesome when it’s just you

Wal-Mart :)

Ah, yeah. I’ve spent many nights on old foam pads also, especially when I was growing up.

And regarding overpacking. You might have tried this already, but if you’re not using a checklist, I’d try using a packing list and then trying to consolidate the list itself (rather than on the fly while you’re packing). That might help you reduce the overpacking.

​@@littlecampfires First off I want to thank you for responding I will be getting that firepit or one like it I am tired of having to wait to clean empty beer cans and debris out of fire rings before I can even think about starting a fire (we all should leave no trace) it's not a huge deal I bring garbage bags every time and I use the 1 1/2' diameter rubbermaid mini tub that I usually have firewood brought in as trash holder. it's not a massive deal it just get's low priority when I need to unload my tent, set it up, then get started on cooking and hammock time (right now it's a small REI emo but soon I'll be getting a free standing from either "Naturehike or Equip" I don't a checklist yet, I've been meaning to print one and probably laminate but I have everything so well organized (which is strange for me) I can list it all off in my head -The cooler takes up 1 1/2 sq ft -(2) bins that stack on each other that take up 2 sq ft, one is for my Cabellas Fishing Waders and Boots, the other has my cooking propane tanks/50 ft of rope/old mess kit/Stanley cookpot with tiny trail stove and fuel inside/headlamps/emergency firestarter+lighters/and emergency rain gear and the aforementioned 'Emo' hammock, folded rain pancho, large steel flashlight, and hiking gaiters (keeps cheat grass and snakes from getting to my ankles) -6gal water 'jug' plastic military style 6" x 16" -Lodge cast Iron skillets 5" x 14" -Foldable Coleman 2 burner stove 5" x 25" -Tackle box, Bucket with Telescopic (collapsible) spinner fishing rod (the bucket is a standard mop bucket for all the fish I don't catch and the tackle box takes up 10" x 20" -then in the center I have (2) of those 12" x 50" Rubbermaid bins like you have in your video, one contains my cooking items (plate, spatulas/wooden spoons, scissors, hot pads, paper towels, zip lock bags to keep the smell of leftover food from attracting bears, easy flip pancake pan I know this one is one of my problem spots but I make blueberry pancakes in the morning and its great, and tongs. The other (can be removed if I'm being honest) has my folding saw, water purifier, some dry bags, and emergency hand/toe warmers -underneath those 2 rubbermaid bins is where I keep a small 40" collapsed pressed aluminum workbench. I got it to help string up my hammock (entirely unnecessary though once I get a free standing hammock) but you try hanging a hammock around a large Pine Tree with sap all over it an a depression at the base it's tougher than it sounds. -then on top of those rubbermaid bins is my massively oversized 'bedroll' which I know I have to rid myself of, basically it's 2 large foam pads I picked up at the army/navy surplus store wrapped in a moving blanket (this is the thing that takes up almost 40% of the space in my vehicle and prevents me from seeing out the rear view window -then up in my cargo box on the roof I keep my main tent and a backup tent, my oversized folding chair which I will be retiring soon although its super comfortable and I got it cheap from a yard sale I'm tired of packing it away up there, my Mac folding collapsible table that goes into a bag like a camping char does, and my first aid kit I've decided I will be transitioning from the huge rolled up foam pads to a cot system like yours. and replacing my large camping chair, I know it would be a great reclamation to start, but I also know I want to then add a cot, a free standing hammock, and a mini firestove (that goes inside a tent vestibule) by pomoly.com AND I plan on removing my overhead cargo and fitting my 'Clam 2000' that I got from a yardsale on top of my roof rack for a roof tent I will probably be even worse off, Like I said I have a problem with overpacking and I know it, I've almost completely given up on the canoe Idea I once had... sorry for the wall of text, thanks again for hearing me out. Much appreciated!

I do the same, my foam pads take up so much space in my car it’s almost embarrassing lol. I don’t care though, I’m so comfortable on my three inch thick memory foam mattress!

I hate that! .. PS: gas stations, fast food places.. grab you some ketchup/mustard/Mayo/Taco Bell hot sauces/Salad dressings/ whatever else packets & keep them in a ziplock with your camping stuff. Just in case 👍

When I was a teenager I never used anything. The ground was my bed. In my 30s those yoga type mats were nice. At 68, I NEED a blow up mattress and pillow. lol

@@MrPawPaw I mean I definitely don’t get a good night sleep anymore without one lol

Yeah - good addition

Vicks Vapo Rub works really good for the bugs here in Alaska. Also great for chapped skin and muscle rub.

What’d you end up doing? Using sticks or something?

@@littlecampfires We jerry-rigged the tent to the branch of a tree using jumper cables. No big deal! haha

Lol - that’s just the kind of ingenuity the situation called for. Love it.

Ours came back from being borrowed and burn holes in it. GRRRR.

NEVER loan a tent or sleeping bag. Almost guaranteed not to come back in the same condition.

your buddy and I are in the same boat, Redundancy isn't something we shy away from. also... ahh man did we forget the Oars for the boat?

Thanks!