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Summer is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing—more outdoorsy things to do.

Sure, the pandemic is still a thing, but if you’re smart about it, it won’t be a problem at all. Take camping, for instance—miles away from any outside human contact, and if you’re there as a single household, bam, you get to enjoy summer with people and Ms. Corona can’t do anything about it!

Instead, however, you will have to worry about things like mosquitoes and the occasional bear wandering to your campsite. Or, you can also, you know, not worry because Bored Panda created a handy dandy list of some of the most essential tips, tricks, hacks, and general know-how about camping.

Check out the list below, vote and comment on the submissions you enjoyed the most, and while you’re at it, why not share some of your camping wisdom with other soon-to-be camping Pandas!

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    TheVaal Report

    brukernavn340
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Norway camp fires are prohibited between 15 April and 15 September.

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    J Rob
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to call them Tin Foil Dinners.

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    Candace Fitzpatrick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never trust my AT-AT on ice, no matter the thickness. I’m more comfortable with a Tauntaun for that

    Ragnhild Nilsen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing then they stayed off lake Finse when they shot the Hoth scenes.

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    AzKhaleesi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    luckily my generic lizard monster can swim just in case. Also Zilla is angry he is is portrayed as "generic" there's nothing generic about my little guy.

    Zophra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno- how many times was the generic monster lizard tested on the ice...

    𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this lake in New York during the winter the ice is so thick, they actually have a parade on the ice.

    Merry Miller Moon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all know that 'Generic Lizard Monster' is really Godzilla and they don't want to get sued by Toho! Long live the King!!!

    Nik
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup learnt that growing up in Canada and losing to friends to 'I can run the skidoo over that lake'

    Shelp
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does that mean in normal units?

    Chich
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went through the ice at -40 walking across a patch several meters behind someone else. The water was moving so the ice was thinner than expected. No cracks, no warning. I no longer trust ice at all.

    Chilla
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they say generic lizard monster, but use a picture of godzilla

    Cybele Spanjaard
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We really do not have that problem in Australia ....

    Clearly sunny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are you supposed to know the thickness?

    Mary Rose Kent
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Throw increasingly bigger rocks? I have no idea—I’ve never been to a frozen lake.

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    tail_bite
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    knowing my at-at pilot, theyd blast a hole through the ice

    Nerdy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and if its snow cover don't risk it

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Camping tip, you will definitely need more than one headlamp.

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    Sue Mullen Andersen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a 3rd degree burn scar on my foot from stepping in a pile of embers that someone covered with sand. It took almost a year, multiple surgeries, and a lot of pain to heal. DO NOT leave embers anywhere. Always put them out with water.

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    Rhea
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware: depending on the kind of food this can work wonderfully (meat, bread, soup, butter, sturdy vegetables such as peas/cauliflower/beans, grated cheese, etc), acceptable (fresh fruit like berries) or terrible (fresh fruit such as apples/oranges, leafy vegetables, hard cheeses such as Gouda/Emmentaler)

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    hydrostatic joints
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would you be able to use dried-up pine needles for tinder?

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    LIS1050010 Report

    Uhulifant
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually really cool and helpful

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    Candace Fitzpatrick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did not know that about catnip. You might keep the mosquitoes away, and end up with 3 cats on your lap lol

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    You can minimize your risk of falling on the ice. The Penguin walk helps remind us how to walk on ice.

    Keep your weight forward and on your front foot
    Keep your arms out by your side to help you balance
    Walk flat footed and take short shuffling steps
    Wear footwear that provides traction
    Step down, not out from curbs
    Keep your knees slightly bent
    Walk on snow or grass if possible

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I stay inside—I don’t need knots to check out a library book.

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    loveless
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if I ever saw a possum's footprint I would think there is a baby in the woods or sth

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t ever, ever, ever want to be in a “Survival Situation”

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    ƒιѕн
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beaufort Wind Scale. Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy.

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    Mimi M
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note: If you have female body parts, none of these solutions will work, or you will never be in a situation requiring them, so you can safely disregard.

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    Kay blue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or make you need the loo constantly throughout the night.

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    Pezor Zass
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    under Brown Recluse, "Only 10% of bites result in anything more than a small red mark" should be the first point, not the last.

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    Kay blue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adding flour really isn't a good idea.

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just say NO to introducing unnecessary elements into your camping environment!

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