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How to Set Up a Good Tent?

Camping is one of the most fun and exciting activities that can be done in the outdoors although it is most preferable to be with big group of people as it becomes more exciter and a more memorable experience.

Although the Tent’s quality is also an essential part in determining the amount of enjoyment and comfortableness while camping in the outdoors.

To choose the best tent and quality relies on many different mindsets you should decide the specs and features you want to be in the Tent while camping there outdoors, you will need to decide the best tent for you, pick a tent type, size, and shape that meet your specific needs.

In this blog we would help you with some tips that will make is a lot easier and effective while choosing the best and most suitable tent for you.

1) The Seasonal Tent: You will need to choose a 3 season tent that maybe used in all seasons which is the best and most adaptable tent out there as it also can handle different weather conditions. These type of tents provide good ventilation in the summer heat, and includes a roof canopy that successfully keeps out rain.

2) Choosing the Size: Sometimes it becomes very hard to choose the accurate and most suitable size so that everybody can get enough space. Make sure there’s 30 square feet (2.8 square meters) of space per person. Don’t go for too big tents if you are not in need of them because it might get a lot heavier and awkward while carrying it around. A-frame tents have the most common shape and are desirable because they’re less expensive and lighter.

3) Features: Tents have a various and big range if specs in them. You may also look for a fireproof, waterproof tent it will make your camping trip a lot safer and it would also expand the tents lifetime. You will also be needing to be looking for tents with windows so that if you plan to go in the summers and you feel like opening the windows if you want to refresh the air inside. If you are a large group of people then it’s more preferable to use a bell tent and this tent comes in a more like umbrella shaped. Always focus on tents that are easy to set up. Make sure the tent provides adequate weather protection that is against the sunny and rainy weather. Buy a tent made of tightly woven, rip-resistant material.

4) Double and Single Walls: There are always pros and cons of both type of tents. Tents are divided into two categories Double and Single Wall tents, the Double have high storage place and protection while the single wall tents lacks in them bit the single wall tents outcomes the double wall tents by being a lot lighter and easier to set up.

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Hither Hills State Park Or Montauk County Park- Which Should I Go To?

Whether you will be camping in the Hither Hills State Park or the Montauk County Park, you will need good tents to make your stay comfortable. There are a lot of options to choose from, depending on the kind of experience you are looking for. If you wish to camp there with your family, you can choose the Family Explorer Deluxe or the Family Explorer Basic, depending on your need and financial ability. You can find any tent that suits you and be good to go. The Explorer Swag Bag, the Avalon Bell Tent and the Regatta Bell Tent are just a few names to mention. You will need something to keep you covered and that is also spacious. You can very conveniently choose from a large list of options and enjoy your getaway!

Camping season is never over for true campers and they are always on a hunt for beautiful camping grounds everywhere. Finding the right spot can be taxing but we have got you covered if you are split between Hither Hills State Park and Montauk County Park. Here are a few interesting things about both of these camping grounds;

Montauk County Park

Montauk Park is located at the Montauk Highway Victory Avenue. Montauk beach camping is full of interesting things for you. It gives you access to the beach along with a plethora of different activities which are entertaining and adventurous. It has best of both worlds if you ask about the ambiance. This means that the Park itself is a very quiet and peaceful space with stunning views while it is very close to the Montauk Village which is a happening place. So you can have both of the experiences while staying at one place.

This place is ideal for your respite from all the stress you take. You will enjoy the atmosphere and sights here very much. If you are a bird watcher, you should not think twice before packing up for here. You will find gorgeous birds soaring in the sky.

The most interesting feature of this park is the historic significance it holds. It was here where Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt and the Rough Riders had come to recover during the San Juan Battle. So, you can see the Third House and the museum here. These will definitely grab your attention and you will be overwhelmed with the feelings this will bring. The list of the activities you can do here are as follows.

• Bicycling
• Bird watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Camping
• Kayaking
• Horseback riding
• Scuba diving
• Hunting
• Off-road outer beach access

Hither Hills State Park

This state park is located at the South Fork of Long Island. It is a beautiful place near the beach to give you an exquisite experience. The place is pretty old and people love it so much that they have been coming here for decades.

Your camping trip will be facilitated by the services available in the Park. You have access to the beach no matter where you camp and are be able to use the bathrooms, as well as the general store whenever you wish to. The alluring panoramic views and walks on the sand is a great stress reliever, it makes you forget about all of your worries. The sunsets and sunrises are never to be missed here. The beauty of sky painted by sunrays in the most ravishing hues will leave you breathless.

This is your chance to have a break from the busy schedules and go in retreat. You can stay here for around 48 hours straight as well. Moreover, families do not spend as much time together as they should because of the hectic routines and mobile phones. Here, you will be able to engage in different activities with your family and they will be so entertaining that you will forget your phones. Your family or friends picnics can be highlighted by setting up bonfires or different games at the beach. What sets this apart are the one of a kind walking dunes which extend through the eastern end of the Park. You can walk around under the shades of beautiful different kinds of trees. It is a whole package. Below are the activities you can do in the Hither Hills State Park with your friends or family;

• Camper Assistant Program
• Campsites
• Dumping Stations
• Food
• Playgrounds
• Swimming beach
• Picnic tables
• Fishing
• Biking
• Hiking
• Surfing
• Windsurfing
• Hunting

Now that you have been provided with all the details about both of the parks, you can make an informed decision of where to go. Both are located almost in the same area and some of the activities and features they have made them slightly different from each other. Their specialties set them apart and now it is your time to plan your camping at the one that matches with your preferences.

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Camping Games

Camping means leaving aside all technological devices that have graphical games in it and just connecting with people you are camping with. Through playing games that bring up a better bond between family and friends. Camping is all about having fun and enjoying the scenery and environment.

So we thought of putting up these camping games blog so that you do not feel bore and dull when camping out. These games are not based on any physical or athletic abilities but they are for all.

Telling Stories

Starting off with the most popular and easiest maybe not a game but past time during camping. This has always entertained families and Friends on a Campsite and is most preferred to be done around a campfire. It requires no need of any pre-preparation and it can be of any category like as scary, funny, suspension, made up, personal experience or anything that works. It has been around for ages and its foe all age groups and it is just that there no campsite that be away from the Story telling part of the day.

Catch or Don't Catch

This is a game that will defiantly get you energetic and a lot more attentive. This game will off course make you laugh and panic at the same time. A ball is what you will be needing to start the fun and play this game. Everyone will be needed to stand in a circle except for one player who would be standing in the middle of the circle. The player in the middle says catch or do not catch while he is going about in the middle of the circle and throwing the ball. If you catch the ball and you are told "Don’t catch" this means the end of the game for you will be out, That is why you will be needed to be an attentive player if you want to win the game.

Truth or Dare

 It’s also one of the games that have been around since a long time and it made a lot of memories. This is more of a friend’s game that can be played along your friend’s squad. It is played by sitting forming a circle and having an empty bottle in the middle and then it is pinned in the middle of the circle then after it stops whoever the two ends are pointing at then one asks the other if they would choose to be asked a question and reply with the truth or Be asked to do a dare as given by the player asking.

 Secret Murder

This camping game which both teenagers and adults can have fun playing it together. It works this way: Place scraps of paper enough for the number of people in a bowl or cup, making sure that the letter D is on it, one other has a black dot or the letter M, while the rest are blank. The person who draws the paper with the letter D is the detective, and the person who picks the paper with the letter M is the murderer. The rest of the players are victims. In the meantime while the detective is looking for the murderer, the murderer will be winking at people to “kill” them without the detective noticing who did the winking or when. As soon as the murderer winks at, the “victim” will "die" for all to see. The game ends when the murderer kills everyone except the detective, or the detective figures out who is the murderer during the winking.

Dance Off

Try out this one. All you will be needing is just any phone with access to music or any other device that plays music. You can play this in many different ways but most popular is the one is as a contest where every person dances on a song and everyone votes on which one was the best or maybe silliest a while the person dancing will be needed to freeze and stop dancing when the music stops.

 

Have you ever played any of these games ever?

If yes. Then which one. If you’ve been playing some different games and more exciting ideas, please do share below!

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How to Pitch a Canvas Tent like a Pro — A guide for Campers

Who wouldn't want to wake up to that scenery?

So you have finally decided to give camping a try! Well, good going. Now, the thing is, there are a lot of aspects that may seem simple, but are in fact, quite complicated upon closer inspection. Pitching a canvas tent, for instance, may seem like an easy job, but it can get nerve-wracking in no time. Fear not, as where there is a will, you would always find a WAY. Since you have already found your way here, let’s take a look at how you can go about pitching a canvas tent like a pro in no time.

Check your Canvas Tent beforehand

Before you go camping, it is necessary to get hands on a quality Canvas tent. The good thing is that canvas tents offer the best value for your money.

Go through the Instructions

The instructions provided with canvas tents are not great reading material, but you should read them, nonetheless. Even though you may be tempted to wing it, don’t set up your canvas tent without knowing what you are getting yourself into. One wrong move and you may do more harm than good. So unless you want to end up buying another canvas tent, simply because you broke something due to negligence, it is advisable you go through the instructions provided without fail.

Don’t Fly Solo

Even Han Solo needs Chewbacca to pilot the Millennium Falcon, and since two heads are better than one, you should not set up your canvas tent alone.

Get as much help as possibly can, and you will see a drastic reduction in time consumed to set up the canvas tent. Additionally, the chances of failure will be next to none. As soon as someone volunteers to give you a hand, take them up on their offer, and you will be relaxing and kicking back much quicker than before.

Look for Flat Surfaces

When the time comes to pitch a canvas tent, you should look for flat surfaces. It will make it easier for you to set up your cotton tent, and you will find it more comfortable. If you are pitching a tent on a slope, then place it in such a way that the door faces downhill, or in the same direction as the wind. By doing so, you won’t have to worry about rain getting in, nor will wind blow away the tent.

Clear the Area

Once you have found a place to pitch your canvas tent, you need to start clearing the area. Get rid of anything that could damage your canvas tent, including sticks, stones, and rocks.

Pitch your Canvas Tent near Bushes

If you have bushes and hedges nearby, pitch your canvas tent as close as possible. The closer, the better.

It may seem like a bad idea, but it will protect you from rain and wind.

Stay Clear of Wet Ground

Although it is obvious, you should stay away from the marshy and wet ground. You will find it difficult to pitch a canvas tent in such places, and the chances of water seeping in will be greater. This becomes more of a problem if you pitch your canvas tent at the bottom of a hill. How do you ask? Well, you will have to deal with water collecting where you have set up camp. You may be tempted to set up camp near a ditch or stream, but even that is a bad idea. Keeping this in mind, no matter what place you choose, just make sure you are making the right decision.

Stay Clear of Trees

Agreed, bushes and hedges provide protection against Mother Nature, but that does not mean you will get better protection if you pitch your canvas tent under a tree instead. Apart from rainwater dripping, you will also have to worry about tree sap, especially since getting rid of it is a strenuous task. Also, birds may reside in a tree or any tree for that matter, so you already know where this one is going.

It may be dramatic, but if there were a thunderstorm, you will in no way want to be under a tree.

Step-by-Step Guide on Pitching a Canvas Tent

After you found the perfect place for your campsite, follow the instructions provided while setting up your canvas tent. But apart from that, here are a couple of other things to keep in mind:

• Make use of cotton tent footprints — peg them down first so you know exactly where your cotton tent will be. It also offers extra protection for your groundsheet.
• Peg the groundsheet before anything else
• Avoid forcing the poles too much as they could end up breaking.
• Push the poles through, instead of pulling them to avoid separating them.
• When erecting your cotton tent, ensure all zips are closed.
• When laying down pegs, use your mallet at a 45-degree angle.
• Avoid pulling everything tightly so that you give your canvas tent enough room for windy conditions.

Congratulations! You are a lot wiser and knowledgeable about pitching a canvas tent than you were before. However, this does not mean you are done for good. Understand there are different types of canvas tents, and they all work differently. So you will need to read up on them as well. At the same time, get ideas to better organize your camp gear.

If you are looking for camping hacks, that will make your trip a lot easier, you will find a few useful ones here.