How to Live in a Tent

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Get a durable tent.. Choose a large tent so you have room to spread out.. Get a camouflage tent if you're trying to be discreet.

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Steps

1

Get a durable tent.

Step 1

Get a durable tent.

2

Choose a large tent so you have room to spread out.

Step 2

Choose a large tent so you have room to spread out.

3

Get a camouflage tent if you're trying to be discreet.

Step 3

Get a camouflage tent if you're trying to be discreet.

4

Get a pop-up tent if you'll be moving around a lot.

Step 4

Get a pop-up tent if you'll be moving around a lot.

5

Ask a friend or family member if you can camp out in their yard.

Step 5

Ask a friend or family member if you can camp out in their yard.

6

Make a deal with a farmer so you can set up your tent on their land.

Step 6

Make a deal with a farmer so you can set up your tent on their land.

7

Put up your tent at a free campsite.

Step 7

Put up your tent at a free campsite.

8

Look for a secluded spot if you have no other options.

Step 8

Look for a secluded spot if you have no other options.

9

Set up your tent on high, flat ground.

Step 9

Set up your tent on high, flat ground.

10

Lay down something comfortable for flooring.

Step 10

Lay down something comfortable for flooring.

11

Keep all of your belongings organized.

Step 11

Keep all of your belongings organized.

12

Build a fire pit outside of your tent.

Step 12

Build a fire pit outside of your tent.

13

Maintain a healthy diet.

Step 13

Maintain a healthy diet.

14

Eat dehydrated foods.

Step 14

Eat dehydrated foods.

15

Get freeze-dried foods.

Step 15

Get freeze-dried foods.

16

Cook food over a fire.

Step 16

Cook food over a fire.

17

Grow your own food outside your tent.

Step 17

Grow your own food outside your tent.

18

Bathe regularly.

Step 18

Bathe regularly.

19

Practice good oral hygiene.

Step 19

Practice good oral hygiene.

20

Stow your trash in sealed bags until you can dispose of it.

Step 20

Stow your trash in sealed bags until you can dispose of it.

21

Go to the bathroom at least 200 feet (61 meters) from your tent.

Step 21

Go to the bathroom at least 200 feet (61 meters) from your tent.

22

Wash your clothes in a large bucket or sealable plastic bag.

Step 22

Wash your clothes in a large bucket or sealable plastic bag.

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