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Vin T. Sparano, as excerpted from Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival
1. CAMPFIRES
To start a campfire, clear a site—always…
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Your camping gear, especially the fundamental pieces, constitute a sizeable investment—certainly enough to warrant taking good care of them.…
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Vin T. Sparano, as excerpted from Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival
HATCHETS
Way back when trees were plentiful, many campers…
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