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Is it dangerous to sleep in a tent?

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Britt Edelen was an active member of his local Boy Scouts troop near Athens, Georgia from ages 8 to 16. As a Scout, he went on dozens of camping trips, learned and practiced many wilderness survival skills, and spent countless hours appreciating the great outdoors. In addition, Britt worked as a counselor for several summers at an adventure camp in his hometown, which allowed him to share his passion for and knowledge of the outdoors with others.

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No, as long as you take proper precautions. Keep your important objects (like a phone and charger, notebooks, or medicines) near where your head is so that they're easy to reach if you ever need to get them.

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Where do I use the bathroom if im in a big field of grass with no trees or shrubs beside the road?

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If you can, give yourself some privacy by hanging a tarp to shield you from the road. If that's not an option, try going downhill from the road so cars' views of you will be blocked by the hill. Or, if you need to go, you may just need to be strategic in your timing and try to go at night when cars are unlikely to see you.

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What about the electricity? Lamps and fan need power.

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You can get battery operated lamps and fans.

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Have the standards in the USA really gone this low?

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It could be worse: what if they have actually always been this low? What if this is the best they will ever be, and it's all downhill from here? Let's all just do our own best, chip in, do what we can, help each other, and hope it will be enough for humanity to progress in our lifetime.

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When selecting a spot and considering the water source, how can I avoid a pond/lake/river with leeches?

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To avoid camping near a body of water with leeches, you should simply check to make sure the water is flowing water, or has a wake. Also make sure to stay away from mucky, shallow, and still water.

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Are there heaters that can be used in a tent?

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Not really. There are camping heaters that could be used in tents, but it's extremely dangerous. Using heaters in tents without proper ventilation could lead to a deadly buildup of carbon monoxide. It also presents a fire hazard.

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What if I live in the city? What ways are there to supplement food, bathroom, etc., if I can't grow or find my own?

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There are public bathrooms everywhere in the city, so you can use those, and if there's a local gym, you can use their showers (you'll need to pay though). As for food, look around, as there are many small dirt plots all across cities. Just be sure to choose one that other people won't steal your food from.

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What if it is starts to snow out?

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Snow is not an issue, this is just a case of winter camping. It will be really cold, so be sure to bundle up. You can have an extra blanket with you in your sleeping bag. There are certain kinds of tents and sleeping bags that are specially made for colder weather, so look into those choices. You should also have something that acts as a little roof right outside the "doorstep" of your tent, so that when you try to exit, you don't step in snow or accidentally kick some inside your tent.

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