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Canned Items - because it takes up too much space and the weight of canned soup for instance is too heavy along with other food items
What is the number one thing you should not bring backpacking?
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20-25 centimeters - so that no fire can escape
How deep should you build an open fire pit for cooking?
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No - it takes up way to much space, putting it in a baggie is much easier and takes up less room
Should you carry boxed cereal in your backpack?
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No - they could be very poisoness and could kill you, so always bring extra snacks that way you won't need to take that risk
Should you eat red berries that are hanging off a tree or bush if they look fresh?
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Baggies - this takes up less space, and is easy to transform shape
What is the most effective way of carrying food items?
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1.9 - 3.8 litres - if they don't have at least this amount of water a day, they can dehydrate which could lead to death if dehydrated for too long
Every camper needs to be drinking how many litres of water a day?
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1-2 pounds - unless you're a really big guy, you can make it on the lower side of food for a few days
How many pounds a day should you eat? (of food of course)
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No - you should never drink water from a stream unless it is boiled first.. this can be harmful for you if you don't
If you don’t have bottled water with you while camping, can you get some from a stream nearby?
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For better tasting foods - even though you're camping, doesn't mean you need to feed off of flat bread and dried up fruit the whole time!
Why should you bring little packets of condiments on a camping trip?
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Yes - as long as you eat it within 24 hours of being out of a refrigerator, if eaten longer than that, you could be in for some serious food poisoning or worse
Can you bring frozen meat on a 4 day, 3 night camping trip?
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