Camping, every experienced camper will have an anecdote or two with a disaster story from their early camping days. To help you avoid these experiences, don’t worry you won’t miss out on the anecdotal reminiscing you will have other experiences; here is a list of the top ten things to consider when pitching your camping tent.

How to put up a tent…
This may seem obvious but if you do not know how to put up a camping tent then practice! The last thing you want to do is get to your camp site and not be able to put the tent up. It will be too late by then! Practicing putting up your camping tent before you go also makes sure that you have all the component parts. You do not want to find out that a pole is missing when you are already there.

Where you pitch the camping tent…
Where you position your tent can have a big impact on the quality of your night’s sleep and the overall success of the trip. Where possible you want to pitch your camping tent on flat, high ground away from stagnant water. This is obviously not always possible so if you are camping on a slope try to pitch your tent high up the slope.

The elements…
Strong winds are an enemy of tent campers. Try to pitch your tent with the door facing away from the wind, especially in a tunnel tent, to avoid take off. Where possible, in a large open space, try to pitch your camping tent next to a hedge or fence as they will provide additional protection from the wind. When you have to pitch your tent on a slope do so with the door facing downwards, to prevent rain coming in.

The trees…
Trees may look very solid and protective but don’t let them lure you into a false sense of security. The grass under trees is often poor because it is protected from the rain, trees can drip sap and birds roost and tend to make a mess on your lovely new camping tent beneath. Rain will also drip from trees long after a storm has passed, continuing to disturb your sleep and saturate your tent. It can also be dangerous to pitch your tent under a tree if there is a thunderstorm. Overall, not an ideal location to spend the night.

The ground…
The quality of the ground that you pitch your camping tent on will affect the way that you erect your tent. In very hard ground it will be more difficult to hammer the pegs into the ground whilst on soft ground you may find that the pegs do not Levitra provide any stability, being pulled out of the ground at the slightest pressure. Make sure that you position the pegs at the correct angle to get optimum stability and security. Try to do a bit of research and find out from the campsite whether you would be better off with soft ground pegs or hard ground pegs to make sure you are fully prepared.

What is on the ground…
Remember when camping that when you go to sleep all you have between yourself and the ground is a sleeping bag and a thin layer of tent material. Therefore, it is in your interest to check the ground before you pitch your camping tent and move any sticks, large stones or pine cones. It is also advisable, if possible, to lay a groundsheet on the ground under the tent to protect your tent.

Your eta…
Your estimated time of arrival should ideally be early afternoon as this will guarantee daylight for pitching your camping tent. If you have any problems you will have plenty of time to rectify them before it gets dark.

Where you will cook…
It is advisable to take an extra length of tarpaulin which you can stretch over an area alongside your camping tent as a shelter area. This area can be used for cooking, storing gear under or act as a wind and rain breaker.

Where the loos and showers are…
You want to be close enough that you can easily reach the toilets and showers but you do not want to be so close that you can smell the aroma. Think carefully about your proximity to these facilities when choosing your camping spot.

What equipment you will need…
There is some core equipment which you will need for any trip which involves putting up a camping tent. The first is a mallet, vital for hammering the tent pegs into the ground. The second is a ‘patching kit’ in case you inadvertently damage your tent. Spare pegs can also be handy as you may need to double peg.

Good luck with your next camping trip, hopefully these tips will help you avoid the more common mistakes.

Author Bio: John McE writes articles on a number of subjects including camping tents, outdoor clothing, hiking shoes and travel accessories.

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