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EXP 121 Campsite (LNT - JL (Reduce noise pollution especially at night by…
EXP 121 Campsite
LNT - JL
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don't break branches off of trees, use what has fallen to the ground (CL)
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if you use a cat hole, once covered stick a stick out of the top to mark where it is (CL)
200ft or more away from running water, campsites, trails, parking lots, etc. to use the bathroom (CL)
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Dont play loud music, it could scan away the wildlife
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On a muddy trail, the best way to minimize further destruction of the surrounding area is to walk right through the mud rather than around - MO
Don't make a fire ring, if one isn't already ther, don't have a fire (AM)
Obey LNT practices always, the forest is sacred no matter how little or how close to civilization (AM)
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Don't throw food into the woods as it takes a long time to decompose and could negatively impact wildlife (AC)
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rodent/ bear proofing
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use bear barrels, or canoe storage barrels to keep food in one location and inaccessible to animals and rodents (CL)
don't leave food or food rappers where you are sleeping, in your gear you are sleeping near/wearing (CL)
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In addition to food and garbage, stow deodorant, toothpaste, soap etc. in barrels as these also attract bears and rodents - MO
If possible, Consider wearing different clothes to sleep than the ones you cooked/ate in - MO
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setting up camp(NB)
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look for environments that are conducive to having a group of people camping, ie enough space for everyone in your group to hang out/ eat in the same space (CL)
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pick a site than has already matted ground, do not place a tent on flora If there Is a spot already camped on available
Kitchen MW
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Can set up on a flat rock or the ground, doesn't have to be complicated.MW
You can leave the designated spot to cook marked if staying more than one night, clean up gear though. MW
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Quick to set up and take down, easy to not expend too much energy on making a kitchen. MW
Bomb Proofing (AM)
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make sure your camp is weather proof, ie. if its going to be windy, secure structures so they don't blow away (CL)
don't leave your gear out overnight unless you are sure it is secured, can't grow legs and walk away (CL)
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