MyLaffs Joke #1377
CAMPING TIPS
A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes.
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The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.
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While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely unheralded. Its single blade functions as a tiny canoe paddle.
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Modern rain suits made of fabrics that "breathe" enable campers to stay dry in a downpour. Rain suits that sneeze, cough, and belch, however, have been proven to add absolutely nothing to the wilderness experience.
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You'll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the north side of your compass.
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You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.
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The canoe paddle, a simple device used to propel a boat, should never be confused with a gnu paddle, a similar device used by Tibetan veterinarians.
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When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.
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Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.
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A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.
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A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.
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In emergency situations, you can survive in the wilderness by shooting small game with a slingshot made from the elastic waistband of your underwear.
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The guitar of the noisy teenager at the next campsite makes excellent kindling.
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The sight of a bald eagle has thrilled campers for generations. The sight of a bald man, however, does absolutely nothing for the eagle.
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It's entirely possible to spend your whole vacation on a winding mountain road behind a large motor home.
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Bear bells provide an element of safety for hikers in grizzly country. The tricky part is getting them on the bears.
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When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant.
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In an emergency, a drawstring from a parka hood can be used to strangle a snoring tent mate.
