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Camping

Set up camp in Camping World and join other folks looking to get away from the city lights. Everyone's welcome, from recreational campers to hardcore survivalists. Learn (and help teach others) how to pitch a tent, build a campfire, setup a campsite, scout for kindling, pick the right portable stove, etc.

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Feb 7, 2008

Extend your shelter's life with these trail-tested tips. Advice from Backpacker's Gear School in the March 2007 Gear Guide. ...

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Jan 24, 2008

This video shows you how to tie eight useful knots including the figure 8, rolling hitch, clove hitch, bowline, square knot and a few more. ...

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Jan 19, 2008

This is how to use the Colman 533 dual fuel stove. This stove can use white gas and regular gasoline. ...

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Jan 8, 2008

Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent--a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, ...

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Dec 8, 2007

In this free video series learn how to tie knots from knot tying expert and outdoor enthusiast Dan Schieffelin. ...

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Dec 6, 2007

In this video series, learn the proper way to make a safe, long-burning campfire. Our expert will show you how to choose the right area in your campsite for the fire, how to build a fire pit, how to s ...

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Nov 20, 2007

In this free video series, our expert will offer up tips and advice on how to pick an RV or Pop-Up Camper. If you have been thinking of buying a recreational vehicle, let our expert explain the finer ...

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Nov 9, 2007

Learn how to tie a monkey chain knot also known as the daisy knot, shortening knot, or crochet stitch. ...

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Aug 12, 2007

2 Mins To Show You How To Tie The Ultimate Secure Knot That You WONT BE ABLE TO UNDO... After Its Tied You Have To Cut It To Get It Off... ...

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Jun 28, 2007

Join Scoutmaster Houts as he demonstrates how to use a backpacking mini camp stove. Detailed step by step instructions are given for setup and use. ...