Miscellaneous tips and advise

• Bring postage stamps along on your trip in case you want to send postcards.

• To keep warmer--wear a hat to sleep in--80% of heat loss occurs through your head.

• Check with the campground about security and quiet hours. Be respectful of others.

• For families, use a large trash can with lid for your laundry.

• Ziplock bags in various sizes can be very useful on a camping trip.

• Keep a picture of your children with you in case they get lost.

• Always have water, snacks, matches and a flashlight even when day hiking

• Always hike with a friend, never hike alone.

• Head lamps or snake lights hung around your neck can provide a hands-free light source.

• Baking soda is useful for deodorizing tents and sleeping bags, removing stains and also as a cleanser. 

• Many fairgrounds rent space for RV storage in their off season. 

• A bandana can be very useful at camp.

• Use glow sticks for a bit of soft light at night.

• To increase the visibility and to avoid tripping on, mark the guide lines of your tent or tarp with foil or colored fabric.

• Use a hand truck or luggage carrier to cart your supplies to your campsite. This is especially useful if your site is a good distance from your vehicle. Also good for toting those water containers.

• Space blankets work great for unexpected cool weather. They are inexpensive and when folded up they fit in your back pocket.

• Bring dental floss - good toothpick, use as tread for repairs or emergency shoe laces.

• Always bring a roll of duct tape. It can be used for MANY things!

• To hang a lantern, get those lightweight metal rods that are used for hanging plants and stick them in the ground anywhere near your campsite.

• Use a throw rug or a piece of outdoor carpet in front of your tent to reduce the amount of dirt tracked in.