Complete Guide to Camping for Beginners

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    1. Finding a Hiking Backpack & Sleeping Bag
    A lesson with Tom McElroy
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    This outdoors lesson is all about backpacks: how to choose one, how to get the right fit, and how to pack it perfectly. Then, learn to pack a sleeping bag!

    Finding a Hiking Backpack & Sleeping Bag
    with Tom McElroy

    This outdoors lesson is all about backpacks: how to choose one, how to get the right fit, and how to pack it perfectly. Then, learn to pack a sleeping bag!

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    2. Choosing & Packing Backcountry Clothing
    A lesson with Tom McElroy
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    On a backpacking trip, packing the right clothing is the key to having a great time: there's nothing worse than being cold and wet when out in the wilderness!

    Choosing & Packing Backcountry Clothing
    with Tom McElroy

    On a backpacking trip, packing the right clothing is the key to having a great time: there's nothing worse than being cold and wet when out in the wilderness!

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    3. Packing Essential Gear for Camping
    A lesson with Tom McElroy
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    If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the equipment needed when camping, then it's time to check out this essential lesson for beginner backpackers.

    Packing Essential Gear for Camping
    with Tom McElroy

    If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the equipment needed when camping, then it's time to check out this essential lesson for beginner backpackers.

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    4. Choosing a Campsite & Setting Up a Tent
    A lesson with Tom McElroy
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    After a long day of hiking to a campsite (or even driving in), it's important to get yourself situated and get the tent up before the sun sets.

    Choosing a Campsite & Setting Up a Tent
    with Tom McElroy

    After a long day of hiking to a campsite (or even driving in), it's important to get yourself situated and get the tent up before the sun sets.

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    5. Making a Campfire in the Wilderness
    A lesson with Tom McElroy
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    Once your tent is set up—and before the sun goes down—you need to prep your campfire. Learn to make a fire that lights easily and produces minimal smoke.

    Making a Campfire in the Wilderness
    with Tom McElroy

    Once your tent is set up—and before the sun goes down—you need to prep your campfire. Learn to make a fire that lights easily and produces minimal smoke.

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    Erin S
    I grew up camping but never backpacked. These videos are so straight forward and easy to follow. Looking forward to setting up my first trip (with an experienced friend)!
    appreciate appreciated
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