I'm going camping.

ATough · 07-17-2007, 06:03 PM

I'm going camping for the first time does anybody have any pointers or tips?

Sarge47 · 07-17-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by survivorman.

I'm going camping for the first time does anybody have any pointers or tips?

Yeah, stay out of the fire! ;>) Actually you needed to study before you go. the older copies of the Boy Scout Handbook are great if you can find one.

mbarnatl · 07-17-2007, 10:47 PM

Where are you going camping? What state?

Older versions of Boy Scout Handbook can be found on ebay. I got a Tenth edition for $5 in great condition.

ATough · 07-17-2007, 11:38 PM

where going to table rock NC.

but my youth leader said we would be hiking The Appalachian Trail, which is in conneticut.

ATough · 07-17-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge47

Yeah, stay out of the fire!

very clever *writes tip down on notepad.* J/K

Tony uk · 07-18-2007, 07:27 PM

Read up on your survival books

ATough · 07-18-2007, 07:34 PM

Ive been doing that alot. lol

are there ways of making hiking easier.

Tony uk · 07-18-2007, 07:42 PM

What do you mean, easier ?

ATough · 07-18-2007, 09:08 PM

things that wont get you hurt ways to keep from spraining you ankles stuff like that.

Tony uk · 07-18-2007, 09:19 PM

Walk slowly and take regular breaks and check where your standing for anyholes or stuff like that

ATough · 07-18-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony uk

Walk slowly and take regular breaks and check where your standing for anyholes or stuff like that

okay, I've never done this before so I'm just asking things to be safe.

Tony uk · 07-18-2007, 09:24 PM

You could ask someone who has been camping lots of times before to come along aswell

Sarge47 · 07-18-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by survivorman.

okay, I've never done this before so I'm just asking things to be safe.

Survivorman, how old are you, if I may ask. You sound like someone in their teens, and if not, I'm not meaning to offend, but you should really go with more experienced people regardless of your age, however, if you're under 18 please tell me that there is an experienced adult going with you! Also you need a good pair of "BROKEN-IN" hiking boots. Wearing brand new ones on a long trip 1st time out of the box is asking for blisters....&trouble.

Tony uk · 07-18-2007, 09:40 PM

I did that on my current pair, i bought them the day before we left and i put them on straight out the box, PAINFULL

ATough · 07-18-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge47

Survivorman, how old are you, if I may ask. You sound like someone in their teens, and if not, I'm not meaning to offend, but you should really go with more experienced people regardless of your age, however, if you're under 18 please tell me that there is an experienced adult going with you! Also you need a good pair of "BROKEN-IN" hiking boots. Wearing brand new ones on a long trip 1st time out of the box is asking for blisters....&trouble.

I am in my teens and my youth pastor is taking me and my freinds, he is a very expeirenced camper, and I bought a pair of hiking boots a few months ago and have been wearing them all the time to break them in ans a matter of fact I have been wearing them everyday for the past week.

Sarge47 · 07-18-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by survivorman.

I am in my teens and my youth pastor is taking me and my freinds, he is a very expeirenced camper, and I bought a pair of hiking boots a few months ago and have been wearing them all the time to break them in ans a matter of fact I have been wearing them everyday for the past week.

Great! Glad to hear it! Don't forget to load up on about 6-12 pairs of dry, cushion-soled socks. change them as soon as you notice your feet getting sweaty! Ask you youth pastor for advice on this just to make sure, and whatever you do, don't forget the moleskin! Pick up some Dr. Scholl's at your local wal-mart or Walgreens in the footcare section.

ATough · 07-18-2007, 10:29 PM

I will thanks.

mbarnatl · 07-18-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by survivorman.

where going to table rock NC.

but my youth leader said we would be hiking The Appalachian Trail, which is in conneticut.

NC has 88 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Not to scare you...watch out for bears. "Bear Attacks on the Rise in North and South Carolina" article.

ATough · 07-18-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarnatl

NC has 88 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Not to scare you...watch out for bears. "Bear Attacks on the Rise in North and South Carolina" article.

I am now scared. lol.

so it is in NC thanks.

mbarnatl · 07-18-2007, 11:58 PM

Take a camera with you. You should get some good shots of nature. I always take a camera with me when I go on hikes/camping. Never know what you are going to see... bears, sunsets, copperheads ... birds.

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mbarnatl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NE Georgia mountains Posts: 344 Blog Entries: 1	Take a camera with you. You should get some good shots of nature. I always take a camera with me when I go on hikes/camping. Never know what you are going to see... bears, sunsets, copperheads ... birds. __________________ "The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport