šļø When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant.
šļø Get even with a bear who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants.
šļø A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes.
šļø The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.
šļø While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely unheralded. Its single blade functions as a tiny canoe paddle.
šļø Modern rain suits made of fabrics that "breathe" enable campers to stay dry in a downpour. Rain suits that sneeze, cough, and belch, however, have been proven to add absolutely nothing to the wilderness experience.
šļø Lint from your navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel before applying the match.
šļø You'll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the north side of your compass.
šļø You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.
šļø The canoe paddle, a simple device used to propel a boat, should never be confused with a gnu paddle, a similar device used by Tibetan veterinarians.
šļø When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.
šļø Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.
šļø A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.
šļø A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.
šļø In emergency situations, you can survive in the wilderness by shooting small game with a slingshot made from the elastic waistband of your underwear.
šļø The guitar of the noisy teenager at the next campsite makes excellent kindling.
šļø The sight of a bald eagle has thrilled campers for generations. The sight of a bald man, however, does absolutely nothing for the eagle.
šļø It's entirely possible to spend your whole vacation on a winding mountain road behind a large motor home.
šļø Bear bells provide an element of safety for hikers in grizzly country. The tricky part is getting them on the bears.
šļø In an emergency, a drawstring from a parka hood can be used to strangle a snoring tent mate.
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