Adventure is an underrated need. If your reservoir of fun is depleted or your mojo is ailing, camping out under the stars is both an obvious—and an awesome—cure. Except maybe if you haven’t actually done it in a while, or ever. If that’s you, then fear not: This class is exactly what you need. We explain what gear you need, where and how to pitch your tent, how to feed the fire in your belly and how to make (and put out) a proper campfire. Graduates of this class will be able sleep as warm and snuggly as a kid in a backyard sleepover.
Watch the full class video, or dive into specific topics in the chapters below.
Intro to Camping: Full Class Video
Class Resources:
- Camping Checklist
- Additional reading: Camping for Beginners
Chapter 1: How to Select a Campsite and Set Up Your Tent
In this chapter, you’ll learn:
- What to bring
- Selecting a site
- Setting up your tent
- Guying out your tent
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Additional Reading:
Shopping Resources:
Chapter 2: How to Sleep Warm
In this chapter, you’ll learn:
- Fine tuning your sleep system
- Tips and tricks for staying warm
Additional Reading:
Chapter 3: How to Build a Campfire
In this chapter, you’ll learn:
- Campfire best practices
- Where and how to assemble your fire
- How to extinguish your fire
Additional Reading:
Chapter 4: How to Cook at Camp
In this chapter, you’ll learn:
- How to choose camp cookware
- Shopping and meal prep
- Camp cooking techniques
- Food storage and cleanup
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Chapter 5: Camp Magic Moments
In this chapter, you’ll learn about:
- Fun things to bring camping
- Camp activities
- S’mores
- Wildlife viewing
- Stargazing
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