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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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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Camping tip, you will definitely need more than one headlamp.

    Purr·maid
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just bring three times as much. (Overlook me, I'm being a dork😬)

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

    Camping tip: Don't think you can enjoy trailrunning in the dark because you're wearing a headlamp. You'll freak yourself out by your own shadow; enormous arms that constantly try to grab you! No reason why others should make the same mistake as I did...

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

    I live in an area with a lot of snakes. A headlamp is indispensable. One night last week I removed three snakes from our property within two hours. I wouldn't want to have to hold a flashlight with one hand.

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

    I highly recommend the types that have a red filter> makes going out in dark and back to tent/cabin/fire easier

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

    or you can get a solar powered flashlight. they one i have is pretty good, but i'm sure there are some better ones out there

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a battery powered fan to hang from the center of your tent. I refuse to camp without one.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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