👍👍👍 .. 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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??!!!
I love this - no long-winded TH-camr intro, no loud music montage, no bullshit, just some good info communicated clearly.
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
👍👍👍 .. 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.
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!
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.
Thanks so much for these videos. My boyfriend and I are beginners and learn a lot from your content!!!
I loove camping in a thunderstorm ⛈️🌩️ super relaxing 😎
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.
What a brilliantly comprehensive video. Thank you for the details!
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!
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 youuuu !!! New camper and needed this
I pack up the same order that I un-pack my stuff. Nice video.
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
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.
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
thank you so much. planning my first camping trip for me and the boys. Your the man for this video. NEW SUB
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.
Some locations - e.g. Fort Stevens, at the Oregon coast, near Astoria - need reservation several months in advance, as well as prepaying while reserving.
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!!
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
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
Top split buns. Hell yeah
Very good info,
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!
Regarding bear country, you may be following all the safety protocols, and there's that one guy nearby who doesn't.
I ❤ his voice😂
Can u just bring regular blankets instead of a sleeping bag?
Baa-gel?
Is it common to get stuff stolen from your camp site?
No ketchup on hot dog, but thanks for the information.
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.
Didn't you make a video saying that tent footprints aren't needed?
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.
TH-camr video make did ever serve in the U.S. military?
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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
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.
I'm camping indoors
Ugh, who set my playback speed to 2.0x? Oh wait, it's just a Little Campfires video.
Ketchup on a hotdog>!>!>>!>NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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this dude said "pellow"
It’s pretty funny ppl need tips on how to go camping
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 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??!!!
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