Adventure Travel Tips - Wilderness Camping & Backpacking

1) Dont forget to turn your underwear inside out.. saves washing them every day..
2) Gravel from the bed of a stream is excellent for getting rid of tough ground in food stains in saucepans and on plates.
3) If you are planning on making a quick exit from your site in the morning, think about tent positioning.. think early morning sun and slight wind movement (the correct location can do wonders to remove/ limit condensation on the inside the tent.. nothing worse than wrapping a wet flysheet).
4) If you are staying in the same area for a few days, remember to fill an old container with water before venturing out and leave it in a secure position in the sunlight (out of the way of inquisitice creatures). Not only will you have luke warm water for doing the dishes, but it will also save you some gas/ fuel (tends to boil 20% faster).
5) Remember there is a difference between adventure travel and survival. If you are doing a backpacking route or a few days wilderness camping, it is not necessary to carry everything 'dehydrated' as you are likely to develop 'home from home food cravings' and probaly want to kill someone in your party. Aim for a combination of hearty meals and dried alternatives. We often take rice and powdered milk (double up as main course ingredients, supper or breakfast), tinned meats and dried 'bulking' foods. At the end of the day, providing your dont bust a gut and get completely exhausted, your pack only gets lighter.. Just remember to crush any tins. pack them in a sealable bag and place them in the base of your pack away from direct sunlight.
6) Need a wee in the night!!.. dont do it next to the tent.. its not hygenic and if in a 'wild animal zone' you may as well just put a flashing beacon on the top of your tent with the sign 'eat me, i'm in here'. The same goes for daily toilet duties.. dig toilets out well away from living areas and watercourses..
7) Keep food/ scented products away from tent.. e.g. in elevated positions in trees.. haul packs up on ropes (notably in bear/ mountain lion zones)
8) Remember to consider water purification in Giardia infested areas.. we normally boil water at least 3 times unless carrying purification tablets.
9) Carry in and carry out.. you want an adventure, so do the people following in your footsteps.
10) Use biodegradable soaps.. keep the toxins out of the wilderness..
11) Streams often double up as great refrigerators.. securely fix and item you neeed to cool in a sealed bag.. you dont want to contaminate a watercourse if it leaks.
12) If you light a fire.. think nice hot rocks.. You may be able to find a natural hole or create one yourself, heat up a few rocks, knock them into the hole, place a few cool rocks on top then place inside any wet items such as boots, socks etc.. you can then leave them all night if need be to dry out. Remember to leave the site as you found it though..

I'll add stacks more to the list at some point...

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