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Choosing A Camp Site
Select a level site. Avoid trees as leaves & sap can stain the
tent, and falling branches may cause injury. Do not pitch your tent
in a watercourse, if it rains overnight you may find yourself in a
creek bed. In poor weather conditions ensure that your tent is
positioned with the rear pointing towards the prevailing weather
conditions. This allows greater weather protection and protected
access. Clear your tent site of rocks and sticks to ensure a
comfortable nights sleep.
Storage
Don’t ever pack your tent, swag or sleeping bag away wet. All
materials are prone to mildew, if they’re not dried thoroughly,
which in a short period of time can destroy your equipment.
Pack a Poly Tarp
Well prepared campers pack a spare poly-tarp on their trips. An
8x10 or 10x12 poly-tarp is handy as a ground sheet for the tent,
providing increased protection for the tent floor making it easier
to clean when packing away. A poly tarp is also a good make-do
ground sheet for the beach or picnics. In windy regions, mount as a
windbreak. Remember to include some rope to use with the poly-tarp.
Airbeds
When deflating the airbed, consider using a pump on reverse
cycle. When folding the bed after use fold the top side of the
airbed in, keeping the bed clean and protected.
 Gas Lanterns
Prevent the glass cracking by warming up the glass lens with your
hands or rotating it above a heat source prior to lighting. 10
Minutes before turning the light off reduce the heat setting
gradually to allow the glass to cool slowly.
High Pressure Stoves & Lanterns
When you’re ready to turn off a high pressure stove or lantern,
always turn the gas off at the bottle first. Any remaining gas in
the hose will simply burn off through the appliance. This practice
extends the life of jets and ‘O’ rings, and ensures the appliance is
safe for storing.
Portable Fridges
Before a long trip run the fridge at home for at least 24 hours
before you leave. This fridge will be cold and will perform at its
best as soon as you leave, keeping your food fresh and drinks
colder.
Cast Iron Cookware
Wash and dry your new cast iron cookware thoroughly before using
it for the first time. Then wipe over with a thin film of cooking
oil (preferably peanut oil). Leave it to soak in for several days,
then heat the cookware so that the absorbed oil evaporates. This
process cures the metal and in time it will produce an impenetrable
surface which will be easy to maintain. Repeat after use for lasting
performance.
Packing For An Overseas Trip?
At the bottom of your travel pack place something soft and bulky
- a sleeping bag or a pillow. This will protect heavier items packed
on top and will help save the bottom of your travel pack from
damage.
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