If you're going camping, here are a few tips on choosing where to pitch your tent:
- Start by casing the area for problem factors, such as loose rocks or weak trees that might come down on you in a storm.
- Once you've found a general spot, look for a flat, dry area that's not the lowest point around. Otherwise you may find yourself waking up in a puddle.
- The last step: Carefully clear the ground of any twigs or sharp stones that could gouge a hole in your tent's floor, or just wind up beneath you when you're sleeping.
- And orient your tent's opening toward the east or west, depending on whether you want a sunrise wake-up call.
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