Step 4 of 6 · First Camping Trip: Tent, Fire, and Sleep
Food away from tent
Food away from tent — step 4 of 6 in First Camping Trip: Tent, Fire, and Sleep. Cook downwind from tent. All food, trash, toothpaste in car or bear box at night.

Free outdoor skills tip: Food away from tent (step 4 of 6 from "First Camping Trip: Tent, Fire, and Sleep").
Cook downwind from tent. All food, trash, toothpaste in car or bear box at night.
Simple dinner: foil packet, hot dogs, or one-pot — first trip is not gourmet week.
You'll need
- Fire out cold
- Food stored
- Trash bagged
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