Complete Guide to Camping for Beginners
A 10-part course with Tom McElroy
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These courses focus on everything related to being in the wilderness. Ill be showing crafts, survival, camping and primitive skills. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 50 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 38
- Exercises 47
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61 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREECamping lesson 1Free7 CQ
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!
with Tom McElroyThis 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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9 minCamping lesson 25 CQ
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!
with Tom McElroyOn 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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10 minCamping lesson 36 CQ
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.
with Tom McElroyIf 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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12 minCamping lesson 47 CQ
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.
with Tom McElroyAfter 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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10 minCamping lesson 56 CQ
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.
with Tom McElroyOnce 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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11 minCamping lesson 66 CQ
Drinking water out on the trail can be dangerous if you are sipping straight from wild streams or lakes. Discover methods of water purification while camping.
with Tom McElroyDrinking water out on the trail can be dangerous if you are sipping straight from wild streams or lakes. Discover methods of water purification while camping.
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10 minCamping lesson 76 CQ
When backpacking or camping out in the wilderness, bringing the right food along can make your trip more enjoyable and keep you happy and healthy.
with Tom McElroyWhen backpacking or camping out in the wilderness, bringing the right food along can make your trip more enjoyable and keep you happy and healthy.
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12 minCooking lesson 87 CQ
Discover the main methods of cooking to use while camping, from low budget to high tech! Review the best products used by backpackers and campers.
with Tom McElroyDiscover the main methods of cooking to use while camping, from low budget to high tech! Review the best products used by backpackers and campers.
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8 minCamping lesson 95 CQ
You've made it into the woods, but what should you do once you're in the backcountry? Review some activities that are sure to increase your fun in the wild!
with Tom McElroyYou've made it into the woods, but what should you do once you're in the backcountry? Review some activities that are sure to increase your fun in the wild!
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10 minFirst Aid lesson 106 CQ
Having a good first aid kit is crucial while backpacking. In this lesson, learn about the items to include in a first aid kit, and how to treat common injuries.
with Tom McElroyHaving a good first aid kit is crucial while backpacking. In this lesson, learn about the items to include in a first aid kit, and how to treat common injuries.
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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1379 min13-part Camping course47 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
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979 min9-part Camping course45 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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314 min3-part Travel course9 CQ
In this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
with Bob DuthieIn this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
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738 min7-part Travel course25 CQ
Get tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!
with Bob DuthieGet tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!
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13135 min13-part Outdoors course73 CQ
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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927 min9-part Outdoors course19 CQ
In this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
with Just TrailsIn this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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12118 min12-part Outdoors course65 CQSurfing Techniques for Improved PaddlingA 12-part course with Surfing Paddling Technique Expert Rob Case
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!