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How to Start Camping: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know to go on your first camping trip, including where to go, what to pack, and how to make the perfect S’more.

Alex Dalenberg

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Want to go camping, but don’t know where to start? You don’t have to be a grizzled trail guide to be at home in nature. This collection has what you need to know to go on your first camping trip, including how to find a campsite, what gear to pack, and how to make the perfect S’more.

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