Living well outdoors
Camp Craft
The daily practices that make a camp comfortable, safe, and low-impact — from bear-safe food storage to a functional kitchen and latrine.
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General practice
- Kitchen, sleep, and toilet triangle — separate all three by at least 100 yards where possible.
- Hang or lock food out of reach of local wildlife.
- Dig catholes 6–8 inches deep, 200 feet from water.
- Break down camp so a stranger can't tell you were there.
Regional focus
Northeast US
Damp ground and mice — everything up and off the floor.
Key items
- Bear-bag PCT hang
- Mouse-proof food bag
- Fire pan on Leave-No-Trace ground

