Emergency Preparation

Got Ants?

Ants being a pest in your RV or campground? I spread Comet out side of my RV around the tires, levelers, and anything that is on the ground leading to my RV, and I never have an ant problem. Little tips you learn from fellow campers :-)

Tip on Packing for a Camping/Hunting trip

How to Pack Clothes for Camping

October 11, 2011

One key to staying comfortable when camping is to be as organized as possible.  We’ve got four boys, so disorder comes pretty easily.  I’ve found that if we can build order in when we pack, it really helps things go smoothly by the time we are in the woods.  Here is how we pack our clothes:

1) Pack a complete set of clothes for each person, for each day. Be sure to pack some extra socks in case your feet get wet.

10 things NOT to do while camping

No matter how seasoned a camper you are, every new outdoor excursion is bound to leave you feeling somewhat inadequate. Nothing to be ashamed of, it's just the way it works. Whether it's an item forgotten, a uncomfortably placed tent, or an unfortunate selection of companions, there will always be something to add to the check list... or maybe scratch off.

 

How to tie Knots

Welcome to Scouting Knots

These animated knots are described for scouts, but most of them have critical uses in other environments. Select the knots from: the index above left; the pictures above; or the Scouting Requirements page which provides details of the knots expected for advancement and different activities.

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