If you lie sideways along the slope, you will roll to one side of the tent and wake up wet from condensation. Look for an area that is close to a shady spot. A tent that is pitched in direct sun will become almost like a sauna by the end of the day. Wind exposure should be a consideration when pitching a tent. A campsite with a natural windbreak would be ideal, and you can find these spots.
At the very least, position your tent, so the door is facing away from the wind. Facing away from the wind will protect you from strong gusts and keep your tent from flapping in the wind all night. Many experienced campers say that pointing your tent to the east is an optimal direction to pitch your tent.
Mainly because when the sunrises it will shine on your tent, you wake up and watch the sunrise. What a beautiful idea and an idea that could be suggested to the first time or the casual camper. Another opinion? Pitch your tent, so the door opens to the west. Some people like to watch the sunrise, but others may want to stay in their sleeping bag until the sun is directly overhead.
Pitching your tent to the west will allow you to sleep in for a few extra minutes, or in the case of my son, a few more hours. Camping next to a water source like a stream, river, or lake might give you great scenery from the door of your tent. However, there are dangers when you camp next to a water source. What if it rains and a flash flood washes your site away?
Tents were washed away on a scouting trip when scouts who did not listen to the scoutmaster pitched their tents right next to a picture-perfect river. In the mountains, it rains frequently, and these boys happened to be caught in a rainstorm. The river rose a few inches, and two tents began to float away. Four boys had to be rescued.
Hopefully, they learned their lesson. Campers and forest rangers suggest that you pitch your tent and set up camp at least feet away from a water source. The reasons are safety and contamination.
Safety includes giving room for animals to walk to their water sources without stepping around your tent. Contamination means doing your business in the water source since at night when you get up, it is too dark to go too far.
Camping in the forest is the ultimate in recreation, and many developed tent sites are flat and designed to pitch a tent. If you're going for a rest, pitching a tent next to a holiday camp group or a large family is not the most appropriate idea.
In order not to complain after because your neighbours are too noisy, we advise you to ask for a quiet spot when booking. The majority of campsites offer spots with electricity. If this is essential for you, be sure to inquire about availability before booking. You are with your family and your children will probably want to enjoy some space.
With young children, the proximity of sanitary facilities and a baby area is another element that should not be overlooked. As a rule, the different spots in the campsites are suitable. They are flat, ready to accommodate small tents for duos or large family tents.
But, nothing prevents you from walking around the site to check that nothing is lying around before setting down your pegs. It would be a pity to sleep on a big stone. When it comes to the sun, it's up to you to adapt to the weather. If it's very hot, set the tent up in a shady spot. Before launching our series of tips, let's review the basics :the difference between wild camping and bivouac.
Whatever your choice, wild camping or bivouac, before leaving, the right attitude to have is to learn about the regulations of the country in order to know which practices are authorized and in what context. Once you know all's legal, here are some rules to apply.
For that, in addition to the general elements concerning the country, remember to take a good look on the internet site of the region or the municipality. We don't want to panic you, but in some cases the penalties can be severe. There, it's not the same as on a campsite. You need a little observation to find the right ground before pegging your tent.
What is the ideal terrain? Flat ground, because sleeping head downwards, or rolling to the right and then to the left because the ground isn't flat, is not fun. It must also be cleared of stones and branches that could interfere with your comfort or damage your tent. Let's have a little clear up before setting up. And to optimize your outdoor hotel a lightweight, self-inflating floor mat or mattress.
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