i need some tips from a camper or whatever?
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Buy, borrow or rent a Winnebego.  That's the way we camped when I was in grade school.
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Cook a few pieces of bacon in each skillet, pot, and pan every once in a while.  After the grease has cooled but is still in a liquid form, coat the pan with the grease, drain off the excess but don't wash it out. \n Simply wipe it thoroughly clean with a few paper towels and store each one in a separate paper bag.  Keep them in a reasonably dry place like a food\npantry or perhaps the cabinet where you keep your other pots and pans (think dry). Where ever you decide to keep them, give them a check peek every 2 or 3 months. \n      ... Good luck and have fun camping  :)  ...
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heres a list that will cover everything you need for every type of camping\n\na sturdy tent\na tarp\na backpacking stove\ncooking and eating utensils\ncooking pans or small pot\ndried food,\nwater\nclothing for the season\nrain gear\nswimsuit\nhiking boots\ncamp shoes\ntoiletries\nfishing pole and tackle ( if going near water so you can catch food if you run out)\niodine and water filter for water purification\nsleeping bag\nno pillow ( you can make one out of you clothes its pretty comfy Ive done it)\nfirst aid kit\nemergency whistle\nmatches\nfire starters\nGlobal Positioning System ((GPS) preferably one that is also a two way communicator)\na map and compass (the batteries in a GPS will run out if you're not careful)\na flashlight and extra batteries\nand the most important A BUDDY!!!!!!!!! NEVER GO INTO THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITHOUT A BUDDY BECAUSE IF YOU GET SERIOUSLY INJURED YOU ARE EXTREMELY LIKELY TO DIE THERE.\nALSO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU WILL BE BACK. THAT WILL LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN TO START A SEARCH PARTY IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT YOUR DESIGNATED ARRIVAL TIME \n\nhope that helps you out
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as an eagle scout i did a lot of camping in various types of weather here is what you need:\n\ntent\nbackpack (you will be able to fit almost everything in one as opposed to suitcases; needs to be at least 4800 cubic inches)\na backpacking stove\neating utensils (such as metal pots and pans and cutlery this will make for easy cleanup)\nas much food as necessary for the trip\nclothing for the season\na Global Positioning System (get one in the range of about 300 to 400. they are good and some can float on water)\nlots of water\na means of communication ( such as a cell phone)\na map and compass (if you re not careful the batteries in the gps will run out)\ntoiletries ( such as a toothbrush)\na shovel to dig your latrine\na flashlight\na watch\nExtra Batteries\nrain gear for everyone in your group\nhighly reflective blanket\nfire starters\nwood (if you're going to a campsite; If not you can just collect some in the woods)\nmatches or another way of starting a fire\nlet someone know where you re going and when you re expecting to be back so they know when to send for help if necessary\nAND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TAKE ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT. YOU MUST HAVE A BUDDY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND/OR YOUR INJURIES !!!! YOU'RE CHILDREN WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO\n\nas far as brands go to a place like REI, or Cabela's, or Bass pro shops they will have the best equipment. go look and make a list of equipment then go online and search for the cheapest price on the specific equipment you want. you should be able to save some money for the trip and so you can have some in case of an emergency. HAVE A GOOD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \n\ni dont know any places where you can rent a tent except for REI if there is one down in your area but go to the local sporting goods stores and you will be able to find a tent that suits your needs for around 150 to 200 i know that if you look there then you are more likely to find what you need and what you like.  i suggest you buy the tent and all your camping stuff becauseyou never know what kind of condition the rental equipment will be in and you wouldnt have to pay for anythign should it break or rip in any way.\n\nSource(s):\n\nyears of camping
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i love to go camping. there's something wonderful about cooking your food over a fire pit, smelling like bug spray, and fighting off racoons. seriously, i love camping. it's great.
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Yeah I have a whole EBOOK full of camping recipes.  I wish I could email it too you My husband & I use it when we go camping.  It's like our Camping Bible.   Here we go Ready?\n\nAll-in-One Breakfast\n3 sausage links (or other)\n3 eggs\nhalf a potato\n1/4 cup shredded cheese\n3 tablespoons milk\nCook sausage and cut into small pieces, cut the potato into small pieces and cook in sausage drippings. Drain. Beat eggs and milk together and add to potatoes. When almost cooked, add sausage and cheese. Ready when cheese is melted. Serving : 1\n\n\nBacon & Egg in a Paper Bag\n3 thick slices of bacon\n1 egg\n1 paper lunch bag\n1 stick\nPlace bacon in the bottom of the bag, covering the bottom. Crack egg and put in bag on top of the bacon. Fold top of bag down securely. Poke a hole through the top of the bag for the stick. Hold over the hot coals till cooked. \nServing : 1\n\n\nFoil Breakfast\nHash brown potatoes\nEggs\nSausage\nSpices\nAluminum foil\nPlace potatoes, scrambled eggs (uncooked), sausage and spices in aluminum foil. Wrap securely. Place on coals for approx. 15 minutes. Turn and rotate as needed.\n\n\nOmelet in a Bag\nEggs\nMilk\nOther ingredients as desired ( mushrooms, cheese, onions, ham etc)\nZiplock freezer bag\nPut eggs and milk mixture in bag. Add other ingredients. Seal the bag tightly. Place bag in boiling water and cook until done. \n\n\nTrash Breakfast\n1 bag shredded hash browns\n6 eggs\n1 lb sausage or ham, cooked\n1 chopped medium onion\n2 cups shredded sharp cheese\nseasoning salt and pepper\nButter\npeppers (optional)\nTake an aluminum foil cooking bag and spray with Pam. Sprinkle with seasoning salt and put some butter in the foil bag. Open the hash browns. Beat the eggs and chop the onions and peppers. Pour all ingredients into the bag of hash browns. Mix by squeezing the bag. Then pour the mixture into the foil cooking bag and spread out. Add more seasoning salt and pepper and a bit more butter on top of the hash brown mixture. Place the aluminum cooking bag on a preheated grill (medium heat) and turn the bag every five minutes. The bag will start to puff and you can open it to check for doneness.\nServings: 6\nPreparation time: 30 minutes\n\n\nCamp Confetti \n1/2 dozen eggs\n1/2 pound bacon\n1/2 pound sausage\n1/2 package potatoes obrien\n1/2 package frozen vadallia onions\n1 -2 cups shredded cheddar cheese\nFry bacon and sausage together. Drain some grease then add potatoes obrien. Fry with bacon and sausage until golden. Beat the eggs with a little milk then add to sausage mixture and cook until eggs are scrambled. Add the onions and heat thoroughly. Add cheese and cook until melted.\n\n\nBacon/Potatoes Foil Breakfast \nPotatoes, sliced\nBacon\nOnion, chopped\nMargarine\nSalt/Pepper\nCooking Spray\nAluminum Foil\nTake a piece of aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. Lay bacon down first, then put your sliced potatoes on top. Then add some chopped onions. Put a dab of margarine on top and season with salt and pepper. Cook over hot coals.\n\n\nBreakfast Burrito's \nThere are two ways to make these...\nFirst way is to scramble some eggs and mix in chopped/sautéed sausage.\nHeat a soft flower tortilla directly over the stove burner for a few seconds on each side.\nRemove and butter one side.\nFill with egg/sausage mixture, add cheese, sour cream & salsa as desired.\nThe other way is to fry up a couple eggs, and also fry up a couple of sausage patties.\nHeat tortilla as described above. \nPlace two fried eggs on tortilla, then two sausage patties.\nAdd a couple slices of cheese, sour cream and salsa as desired.\nBoth are simple to make, easy to handle, and the kids love them!\n\n\nCooking Eggs \nCut an orange in half. Remove the pulp. Try not to tear the peal. Crack an egg open and put into orange peel. Set peel filled with egg onto a bed of coals. The moisture from the orange peel will cook the egg. Add salt & pepper.\n\nFoil Dinner\n1/4 lbs Ground beef*\n1 Carrot, sliced*\n1 Potatoes, sl
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we take sawdust and used egg cartons...cardboard kind and newspaper shread very small press in to old ice cube trays and mix in old candle wax as your accelerent..works for camping even if they get wet
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OK,HAVE A BOMB FIRE,LOTS OF BEVERAGES,FRIENDS,SOME WHERE OUT IN THE WOODS SO GET YOUR TENTS N DONT DRINK N DRIVE. OH YEAH TAKE LOTS OF PIX N POST THEM SO EVERY 1 CAN C.HAVE FUN
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Typically, "Water and Electrical Hookups" are referring to convenient places an RV or trailer can plug in to for power and running water.  Chances are, you should be able to plug an extension cord with a power strip for running some electrical items.\n\nI say plan your trip as if the electrical won't be available, but bring a few things that will be helpful in case it is.\n\nA few helpful camping tips:  \nIf there's a firepit, bring a couple Duraflame logs.  They last a couple hours, don't take any special gymnastics to ignite, and you can always throw regular wood on after the duraflame is burning.  Remember to smother your campfire before you go to bed (Shovel dirt on it, etc).\n\nBring a stiff rake.  Rake out the spot where you're putting your tent(s). This way, you don't end up rolling over onto a rock or acorn.\n\nPlease, please, PLEASE, clean up when you're gone.  Have your kids walk all over your campsite and pick up every little bit of trash possible.  (Also, bring trashbags!  Not all campsites have convenient trash receptacles).\n\nCheck the temperature ranges in advance, and pack accordingly.  It's a very long night when it's freezing cold and you didn't bring the winter sleeping bags.  Remember that tents catch fire VERY easily, so don't put the tent next to the campfire, and don't bring electrical or gas heaters into the tent.\n\nBring fresh drinking water.  (Those 2.5 gallon jugs with the convenient spigot are good...)\n\nBring a medical kit w/ all the usual refinements.  Kids will always find a way to get boo-boo's.\n\nI can almost guarantee that you will certainly overpack for your first trip.  You'll find that over time you'll be able to whittle it down to the stuff you *really* need, as opposed to the stuff you think you'll need.\n\nIf you're with someone who is not a morning person, they will be much worse in the morning.  Trust me.\n\nGood luck!
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well I cant give you a name of a place, but if your state is anything like mine you have many state parks.  Get a camp sight there.  Around here they have a few sights that are called backpacking camp sights, they are alittle bit off the road and you wont end up next to some huge RV larger then my freekin apt lol
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Make sure that it is ok with the local authorities. A night in jail would totally ruin the mood. Then start by digging a shallow hole (about 1 ft deep by 3 ft wide) in the sand. Lay some crumbled newspaper down and some small twigs on top.  Atleast enough to fill about half the hole. A started log can be purchesed from a department store (like Wal-Mart) or hardware store. Layer larger sizes of sticks on top until they are about the thicknes of your arm. Light the newspaper/starter log. The important things to remember is that coals are what keep a fire going. Setting up a good coal bed is what you are doing. Once that is acheived you can burn some of the larger logs. Make sure they are think and atleast 3 ft long but not longer that 5 ft. To put out the fire just throw the sand on it you dug out of the hole. Having a good sized shovel is a must. Make sure you have marshmallows and hot dogs on hand also!!
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This girl has some great tips - http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/index.php\n\nEven if you're not a woman, I think anyone can benefit from her advice.
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search the American Camping Association website at http://www.acacamps.com you can use their advance search feature and search by your choices you stated in your question
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Good luck finding that.  you will have better luck finding a pickup truck with a camper on the back.  You can rent an RV for a thousand bucks however.
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The problem with campgrounds will always be that way. If you want to party all night and not be bothered it is probally best to hit the river and do some floating or talk to some of the local landowners and find a spot off the beaten trail.
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bring a few good books\npack some food you like\nmake sure you have shampoo and soap ( non scented one so the bugs don't come and eat you up)\nbring your gameboy and a radio\nbe good to them\nand don't get eaten by a  bear or get lost
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try searching the American Camping Association website at http://www.acacamps.com you can search by activities taught (music) and location. There should be plenty out there!