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Summer is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing—more outdoorsy things to do.

Sure, the pandemic is still a thing, but if you’re smart about it, it won’t be a problem at all. Take camping, for instance—miles away from any outside human contact, and if you’re there as a single household, bam, you get to enjoy summer with people and Ms. Corona can’t do anything about it!

Instead, however, you will have to worry about things like mosquitoes and the occasional bear wandering to your campsite. Or, you can also, you know, not worry because Bored Panda created a handy dandy list of some of the most essential tips, tricks, hacks, and general know-how about camping.

Check out the list below, vote and comment on the submissions you enjoyed the most, and while you’re at it, why not share some of your camping wisdom with other soon-to-be camping Pandas!

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never trust my AT-AT on ice, no matter the thickness. I’m more comfortable with a Tauntaun for that

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Sue Mullen Andersen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a 3rd degree burn scar on my foot from stepping in a pile of embers that someone covered with sand. It took almost a year, multiple surgeries, and a lot of pain to heal. DO NOT leave embers anywhere. Always put them out with water.

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Rhea
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beware: depending on the kind of food this can work wonderfully (meat, bread, soup, butter, sturdy vegetables such as peas/cauliflower/beans, grated cheese, etc), acceptable (fresh fruit like berries) or terrible (fresh fruit such as apples/oranges, leafy vegetables, hard cheeses such as Gouda/Emmentaler)

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did not know that about catnip. You might keep the mosquitoes away, and end up with 3 cats on your lap lol

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You can minimize your risk of falling on the ice. The Penguin walk helps remind us how to walk on ice.

Keep your weight forward and on your front foot
Keep your arms out by your side to help you balance
Walk flat footed and take short shuffling steps
Wear footwear that provides traction
Step down, not out from curbs
Keep your knees slightly bent
Walk on snow or grass if possible

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loveless
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if I ever saw a possum's footprint I would think there is a baby in the woods or sth

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ƒιѕн
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beaufort Wind Scale. Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy.

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Mimi M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note: If you have female body parts, none of these solutions will work, or you will never be in a situation requiring them, so you can safely disregard.

Marcellus the Third
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, as a man you shouldn't keep female body parts in the booth, that's just bad manners. [Yet I'm a bit confused how this obviously 70s graphic has 'cell phone' in it.]

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Zophra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry women, I guess you get stranded- perhaps a more knowledgable competence male will help you out?

Mary Rose Kent
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Oh please mister stranger man, please do get me out of this mess of my own making!” [Simpery voice and dimple twirling mandatory!]

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memeaubdoctor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does it say men and not women. What is it imposing that women don't own cars?

Red Hair Blue Soul
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about calling this "things every ONE should have in their car". Not just men.

SandraG_lak
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Choose the kitty litter wisely. These days it comes in many different formulations and would be useless. You need something that is like the old stuff which was basically small gravel.

Andrew Gibb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good to see that the Dukes of Hazard stow such useful items in the General

Olga G
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these items have an expiration date or may need to be resupplied. Checking before a long journey should be mandatory. Also, add a red bandana for signals. And duct tape!

Werner Strauss
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why only men can't women have this in their car or is this just sexist for a reason?

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2WheelTravlr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every MAN??? Seriously? Good grief. And no, you don't need to bring windshield wiper fluid, if you're out and it's some sort of dust emergency, just fill with water. Also, roadside flares have been superseded in most emergency kits with reflective triangles which work just as well, don't have a limited use time, and aren't caustic.

Nudge
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Correction: things everyone should have in their car 💁🏼‍♀️

June
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man... Yeah. Reminds me when I explained men how to use jumper cables (mine, btw)

Nik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like Canada in the winter. Kitty Litter is used to try to provide traction to get out of snow. (and also provide extra weight if you have a front wheel drive car)

2WheelTravlr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean it adds weight if you have a rear wheel drive car? Because unless you've got some weird rear-engine front-wheel-drive car, the weight (engine) is already over the drive wheels on a front driver.

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Charlotte A.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kitty litter absorbs moisture and keeps the windows from fogging up or freezing on the inside. (To everyone who thinks you should use it for traction.)

kjorn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

strange... looks old but it has a" Cell phone charger"

Grant Barke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would also add a raincoat, umbrella, condoms and a gun in case of close encounters of the third kind. No way am I going to let aliens abduct me and give my behind any probe inspections.

Alex Luiz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good thing I'm a lady so I don't need any of that stuff!

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Pezor Zass
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

under Brown Recluse, "Only 10% of bites result in anything more than a small red mark" should be the first point, not the last.

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Mary Rose Kent
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just say NO to introducing unnecessary elements into your camping environment!

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