How do you learn about camping?

Answer 1

the best way is to go camping yourself. It's nothing to it, just get the tent up as the instructions show (unless you stole it, it has instructions) and enjoy. the fire you light it just like you light the fire for a barbecue, you must take your food (unless you go hunting or fishing or sth like that), clothes, tent and that's it

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But, like swimming, don't go alone. I got started with my family, then joined Boy Scouts of America. Reading about explorers & adventurers will spark excellent locations for your camping experiences. Have fun!

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I agree - it is better to start with people who already know what they are doing!

As for fires, that depends where you are so whether fires are allowed, whether there is a serious fire-risk etc. Most campers now don't use fires. A small fire made, used and extinguished properly, with its traces removed, is OK but fires generally are not very kind to the countryside where you leave not traces of your being there apart from a small patch of flattened grass. Most campers now use gas or liquid-fuel stoves. Environment apart it means you can survive in bad conditions.

Hunting? You'd need to be an expert at hunting andbutchering animals if you think you are going to survive on the wild-life! Leave your gun at the shooting-range and take food.