After camping in Death Valley with my cousins and brother, I got a few more outdoor camping tips, especially in colder weather at night. We set up camp at night, and it went pretty smooth. Death Valley is probably one of the warmest places to visit in California, right now. If you are looking to go on an outdoor trip, it is a pretty cool place without snow near the mountains.
Tips:
1. Long matches are more reliable than those $5 grill lighters.
2. I like propane lanterns now. The propane is cheaper than batteries for battery lanters, and much brighter. Use the flashlights in the tent.
3. Bring a metal pitcher to heat up water for tea or coffee. It will make your night and morning better to have warm liquid in your system.
4. Wool everything. Wool is so awesome, I am surprised people use cotton. Wool keeps you toasty.
5. Plastic bags. Sometimes sleeping bags just don't keep you warm in the middle of the night. Use trash bags for insulation.
6. Bring something to sleep on. The ground gets cold and there are always rocks.
7. Try to go to the bathroom before you go to bed. The last thing you want to do in the middle of the cold night is to get out of your sleeping bag. We had a story that will not be blogged. Ask my brother...
8. Don't listen to Anthony because he was born yesterday. He was thinking about fasting during this trip. Sometimes, I think he was born on mars.
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Good tips! Not that I will use them since i don't camp, but good tips none the less.
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