The How-To Pages

This section is comprised of both links to other sites and to our own pages to help teach and/or refresh the memories on how to do different camping related activities.

If you do go to another webite, please come back to http://members.spree.com/altcamping/HowTo.htm for this page. Enjoy!

You can open any of the following links in most web browsers by placing your pointer over the link and clicking on the right mouse button, then select 'Open in New Window' - a new browser window will appear and take you to the new page.

Finding your Way With Map and Compass.

Building a Campfire.

Tent Care Information.

Coleman has finally made their presence on the Internet. You'll find descriptions for their products, advice on how to prepare for a trip, suggestions for setting up camp, cooking tips, destination highlights around the USA, history of the company, and more at http://www.coleman.com/ - remember to return!

Learn How to Choose the Right Backpack.

How to Behave When Lost in the Woods.

How to Choose the Right Tent.

Learn to Build a Campfire.

Improvise a Compass (Day or Night).

How to Remove A Tic.

How to Treat a Bee Sting.

How to Tie Basic Knots.

How to Throw a Flying Disk.

How to Make a Kite.

How to Shop for Hiking Boots.

Keep Your Food from Bears.

Learn to Clean a Fish.

Learn to Fix a Zipper.

Learn to Sew a Button.

About tents (How to pick one, How to care for one).

Dealing with Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac.

Sleeping Bags-Care and Cleaning

Cooking On An Open Fire

Cooking with a Dutch Oven - a personal favorite way to cook while camping

Cooking Basics for Campers

Cardboard Box Oven - How to make and use one

http://www.michcampgrounds.com/cooking_recipes.html

Cooking with Foil - Foil Dinners

Cooking Omelets in a Baggie

Eggs in a Hat

Simple Spuds

Biscuits on a Stick

Leave No Trace(s)

Leave No Trace "dot" Org.