As a former Scoutmaster and dad of 2 Eagle Scouts I approve this video. You captured all the right marks for proper camp planning. We used to have the older scouts show the younger scouts how to plan food (what do you want? what are the ingredients needed to make that? how much do you need? what tools/utilities are needed to cook/eat that meal? etc). Of course when the scouts were cooking hot dogs the "adult leaders" always ended up with steak dinners....because we took a different approach to meal planning. Congrats on a great video. Once and Eagle Scout ALWAYS and Eagle Scout!
👍👍👍 .. good ideas, especially for the newbies. To add .. site selection .. do NOT set up your tent in a depression, however slight it may appear to be (I've seen the outcome with someone who chose to do so, contrary to advice from surrounding campers .. and it rained). Also .. at sites without drinking water, instead of using those 'cool box freeze bags' to keep stuff cold, replace them with deep-frozen boxed wine bladders filled with water. The bladders are tough, reusable and, if kept in an insulated box, stay cold for an appreciable length of time. When thawed, the water comes in handy.
Just a tip for the instant oatmeal. You can actually mix up the hot water those in the packets. Works really well to reduce dirty dishes and doubles as a handwarmer on cooler mornings. Just be mindful not to burn yourself.
This is a great video for beginning camping. Very informative, in my Camping Groups on social media...and new campers I will direct them for this video
Hey! Video suggestion here. Can you do a real-time campfire build, showing how to get the campfire going faster naturally without any lighter fluid? I would love to get good at this. I'd also love to see exactly how you do it and how long it realistically takes. Just an idea!
That’s a good idea. I’m planning something similar where I walk through common campfire building mistakes. Not exactly a real time build, but would probably still help with growing a fire well and without lighter fluid. And here’s a quick tip for growing a fire fast: fan it with a frisbee a cooler lid or something similar. A common issue that people have when building fires is smothering it with too much wood, and not allowing enough airflow to allow oxygen to reach the flames.
Super helpful. Going camping soon and just wondered about pots and pans. I know you mention in your other video about what to take but say you want to cook on an open fire or briquettes what’s the best material that your pots and pans should be made of to make cooking easier. Thank.
After leaving the poles at my last camp, I highly recommend doing the walkabout to check for left items!!! Don't trust the kids to pack things up either!!! Lessons learned the hard way. FYI, had to buy a new tent today.
Some locations - e.g. Fort Stevens, at the Oregon coast, near Astoria - need reservation several months in advance, as well as prepaying while reserving.
Give a video or answers on what food to bring on a week long tent camping trip. And I am not taking about an ant hill tent!! I am talking a 10x10x6,5 canvas tent with vestibule. Nice size cot and sleeping bag. What food would you bring for the 7 days?? How much water? I also get a shower tent with a 5 gallon water pouch to bake in the sun with shower head and hose. Help
I am considering camping instead of RV( maintenance, breakdowns, towing, storage, costs etc), any safety tips? Going to bathroom at night(developed camp) scary? thanks!
Never count on drinking water, always bring enough for your trip as well as something for if that runs out and there’s no other choice, the first thing you’d need in survival situations and all campers ik are interested in survival, the more the merrier and never to much unless you have to carry it on your back
Very late to this comment, but I highly recommend hipcamp. Think Airbnb but without the home. You’ll pay to stay on someone’s property. In exchange you get access to their land and more privacy than most campsites. There’s a review system to vet good places. Of course, the agreement is that you don’t enter their home. You’re on your own.
@@laurie6837 I don’t know. I’m from Argentina. The classic one is with shoestring fries on top. But in US I do crushed Lay’s since they are easier to find in a hot dog shop
I need to know the bathroom situation. If there are no bathrooms, do u take a plastic bag with u to throw away the toilet paper? Lmao what do u do if ur a female on ur period??!!!
This video wasn't very informative about tips or tricks on how to camp. It was like getting instructions for a microwave when what you wanted was a recipe for spaghetti.
i know to some these may seem like common sense or basic knowledge but to an absolute beginner like me this video is awesome
thank you so much
I love this - no long-winded UA-camr intro, no loud music montage, no bullshit, just some good info communicated clearly.
Dryer Lint makes excellent fire starter, most of you will have easy access to it, so bag it up and take it with you! Great video.
As a former Scoutmaster and dad of 2 Eagle Scouts I approve this video. You captured all the right marks for proper camp planning. We used to have the older scouts show the younger scouts how to plan food (what do you want? what are the ingredients needed to make that? how much do you need? what tools/utilities are needed to cook/eat that meal? etc). Of course when the scouts were cooking hot dogs the "adult leaders" always ended up with steak dinners....because we took a different approach to meal planning. Congrats on a great video. Once and Eagle Scout ALWAYS and Eagle Scout!
👍👍👍 .. good ideas, especially for the newbies.
To add .. site selection .. do NOT set up your tent in a depression, however slight it may appear to be (I've seen the outcome with someone who chose to do so, contrary to advice from surrounding campers .. and it rained).
Also .. at sites without drinking water, instead of using those 'cool box freeze bags' to keep stuff cold, replace them with deep-frozen boxed wine bladders filled with water. The bladders are tough, reusable and, if kept in an insulated box, stay cold for an appreciable length of time. When thawed, the water comes in handy.
Thanks so much for these videos. My boyfriend and I are beginners and learn a lot from your content!!!
This was really helpful! My husband and I are so excited for our first camping trip to Joshua Tree! Thank you so much!
Awesome - glad it was helpful. Enjoy Joshua Tree. I went a few years ago. Really neat place!
What a brilliantly comprehensive video. Thank you for the details!
Just a tip for the instant oatmeal. You can actually mix up the hot water those in the packets. Works really well to reduce dirty dishes and doubles as a handwarmer on cooler mornings. Just be mindful not to burn yourself.
Thank youuuu !!! New camper and needed this
YESSSS THATS THE CONTENT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! THANKSSSSSSS A BUNCH. NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS
That’s what I like to hear :) what else do you want to see? I’m thinking about doing some deep dive videos into some related skills/gear.
@@littlecampfires sounds great! I always leave a like to support. I appreciate it
Great video. I carry store purchased firewood that's been bundled and kiln dried.
This is a great video for beginning camping. Very informative, in my Camping Groups on social media...and new campers I will direct them for this video
Hey! Video suggestion here. Can you do a real-time campfire build, showing how to get the campfire going faster naturally without any lighter fluid? I would love to get good at this. I'd also love to see exactly how you do it and how long it realistically takes. Just an idea!
That’s a good idea. I’m planning something similar where I walk through common campfire building mistakes. Not exactly a real time build, but would probably still help with growing a fire well and without lighter fluid.
And here’s a quick tip for growing a fire fast: fan it with a frisbee a cooler lid or something similar. A common issue that people have when building fires is smothering it with too much wood, and not allowing enough airflow to allow oxygen to reach the flames.
@@littlecampfires Thanks for the tip! And I"m looking forward to that video too.
@@littlecampfires also how to turn it off!!!
Great video!
Yes it’s called full up 5 gallon bucket full of diesel and then using that to start a fire even when it’s wet
thank you so much. planning my first camping trip for me and the boys. Your the man for this video. NEW SUB
Thank you so much me and my dad are going camping tomorrow for the first time and I am camping alone in my own tent
I just realized Ive been looking at camping videos and have never thought to tap into videos made by scouts 🤦♀️
They have the most experience in what to do correctly... and what they've done incorrectly (and they've done both)
Super helpful. Going camping soon and just wondered about pots and pans. I know you mention in your other video about what to take but say you want to cook on an open fire or briquettes what’s the best material that your pots and pans should be made of to make cooking easier. Thank.
If you want to cook directly on an open fire, then cast iron is probably the best option if you have it.
I pack up the same order that I un-pack my stuff. Nice video.
After leaving the poles at my last camp, I highly recommend doing the walkabout to check for left items!!! Don't trust the kids to pack things up either!!! Lessons learned the hard way. FYI, had to buy a new tent today.
I loove camping in a thunderstorm ⛈️🌩️ super relaxing 😎
Some locations - e.g. Fort Stevens, at the Oregon coast, near Astoria - need reservation several months in advance, as well as prepaying while reserving.
Give a video or answers on what food to bring on a week long tent camping trip. And I am not taking about an ant hill tent!! I am talking a 10x10x6,5 canvas tent with vestibule. Nice size cot and sleeping bag. What food would you bring for the 7 days?? How much water? I also get a shower tent with a 5 gallon water pouch to bake in the sun with shower head and hose. Help
I spy Meijer products! You must be in or near Michigan. As a Grand Rapidian myself Meijer is a staple shopping location. 😁
Lol - you caught me :) I’m not in Michigan, but in a neighboring State.
@@littlecampfires 👋 Hello Neighbor! 😂
@@littlecampfires Love Meijer :)
I came to say the same thing! I appreciated seeing a familiar Midwestern staple 🤩
Great video for a noob like me!!
I am considering camping instead of RV( maintenance, breakdowns, towing, storage, costs etc), any safety tips? Going to bathroom at night(developed camp) scary? thanks!
Top split buns. Hell yeah
Very good info,
Baa-gel?
Can u just bring regular blankets instead of a sleeping bag?
Never count on drinking water, always bring enough for your trip as well as something for if that runs out and there’s no other choice, the first thing you’d need in survival situations and all campers ik are interested in survival, the more the merrier and never to much unless you have to carry it on your back
Is it common to get stuff stolen from your camp site?
In planning stage here also. Trying to find nearby camp spot for first time. It so difficult.
Yeah - it can be tough to find a campsite depending on where you are. Good luck with it!
state parks would be my go to. I've never kept out of state on my own. but if I did, I'd Google state parks for that area.
Very late to this comment, but I highly recommend hipcamp. Think Airbnb but without the home. You’ll pay to stay on someone’s property. In exchange you get access to their land and more privacy than most campsites. There’s a review system to vet good places.
Of course, the agreement is that you don’t enter their home. You’re on your own.
I ❤ his voice😂
Any best tips in using camp site restroom ??
Bring your own soap and toilet paper, because sometimes the camp restroom either won’t have any or it will run out.
Regarding bear country, you may be following all the safety protocols, and there's that one guy nearby who doesn't.
Didn't you make a video saying that tent footprints aren't needed?
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
UA-camr video make did ever serve in the U.S. military?
No ketchup on hot dog, but thanks for the information.
Ketchup AND mayo on a dog? You sir have the palate of a rhinoceros. :)
It's a regional thing. It's a big country and we're not all alike.
@@cheryellemley-mcroy6758 - My family likes peanut butter and mayonaise sandwiches. North Carolina thing.
Don’t Americans know about putting crushed chips on top of the hotdog? I hurt me seeing that bag unopened next to the hotdogs
What country does this come from? Great Britain?
@@laurie6837 I don’t know. I’m from Argentina. The classic one is with shoestring fries on top. But in US I do crushed Lay’s since they are easier to find in a hot dog shop
I'm camping indoors
Ugh, who set my playback speed to 2.0x? Oh wait, it's just a Little Campfires video.
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I think its not camping if you need to register or pay to stay
I need to know the bathroom situation. If there are no bathrooms, do u take a plastic bag with u to throw away the toilet paper? Lmao what do u do if ur a female on ur period??!!!
It’s pretty funny ppl need tips on how to go camping
This video wasn't very informative about tips or tricks on how to camp. It was like getting instructions for a microwave when what you wanted was a recipe for spaghetti.
this dude said "pellow"
Ketchup on a hotdog>!>!>>!>NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
You forgot one essential item. A powerful boom box with a good selection of rap CDs and heavy metal.
Real campers catch and cook their own fish.
Why are you gatekeeping camping? Camping is for anyone.
@@AlyssaAMayne Humor.
I hate s'mores. Yuck.
When you put ketchup on a hotdog I lost all faith in you. That’s gross.
Why do you care how another man eats his food?
It's gross.@@E-Man-01