1. Don’t travel too far away the first time you go camping
2. Don’t camp at a primitive site, your first time out
3. Do pitch your tent (once) at home before you’re in the woods
4. Do arrive at your campsite in daylight
5. Do get familiar with your new “home” as soon as you arrive
6. Don’t take your first camping trip during (late) fall or winter
7. If you live in the PNW don’t make the beach your first trip
8. Do bring insect repellent
9. Do bring sunscreen
10. Do be careful if you smoke
11. DON’T BRING FIREWORKS
12. Do bring cash to pay for your campsite
13. Do bring your dog (if you have one) with you
14. Do bring a first aid kit
15. Do have fun
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