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Pitching your tent: first steps
After a long drive, or a long hike, the temptation is
to get the tent put up as quickly as possible. If you're
only going to be staying on the site for one night,
and the weather's good, it doesn't matter too much
if you get it wrong. But if you're staying longer, or
there's a chance of heavy rain, it's important to think
clearly about where you're going to pitch your tent.
Do your research
At some functional sites, there may be restrictions about
where you can camp. That's why it's worth calling ahead
to find out what these are. This will mean you can get
down to the business of setting yourself up as soon as
you arrive at the site.
Find your campsite
If you're camping at a full-facilities campground, there
will be a reception area that you should report to first.
You will most likely be assigned a campsite by number,
in which case there are not many more decisions to make,
although there should be room for negotiation if you are
not happy. If you're turning up to another type of site, the
choice of where exactly you'd like to pitch your tent is
up to you. See opposite for key questions to ask yourself
before you take the plunge, and turn to pp68-9 to see
a real-life perfect pitch.
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