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    SKILLS How and where to pitch a tent

    Apr 15, 2022 3 minutes

    YOUR OWN five-million-star hotel sounds perfect, right? In good weather, there’s nothing better than enjoying a golden sunset or a coffee at dawn from the comfort of your sleeping bag; but even if the weather is poor, with the right equipment and planning you can still have fun and stay safe.

    PLANNING

    Ideally, finding the right pitch will start well before it’s time to put the tent up. How far do you expect to walk today?

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