Vannessa
As i know that, the âcatch phraseâ is âLeave No Traceâ and it is a good rule of thumb. Check with the Forest Service for more specific information. Some Forests may require something like a training session. While others want you to know their regulations, e.g., distance between your campsite and a stream.
Besides, I read an article, about manners in camping, http://quictents.beeplog.com/.
Do you know much more?
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"Leave No Trace" is not a rule of thumb, it has been codified by many regulations and laws. Very strictly and technically interpreted any evidence of your visit including footsteps is a violation. Every Wilderness area shares the same basic rules, but each have their own rules specific to the area or environment. A designated Wilderness area usually requires a permit for camping/backpacking and at the time of issuance you will be provided with the rules. Information is also available by calling the appropriate office on the phone, or, visiting their website.
Later: Yes, Chris, you are right "Leave No Trace" is not a law. It is a combination of different laws, rules, and regulations that make most aspects of it enforceable, such as, you may not construct a new fire ring, may not move rocks or logs to create tables or benches, may not disturb any living vegetation. Any disturbance of the ground surface, perhaps where you pitched your tent, or, moved pine cones for a better nights sleep must be erased when you leave. In some areas you are required to bag and carry out all human body waste, that's about as "Leave No Trace" as you can get.
Also: Rules, regulations and laws for camping in a designated WIlderness Area is different from camping on lands managed by the National Forest Service.
"Leave No Trace" is not a rule of thumb, it has been codified by many regulations and laws. Very strictly and technically interpreted any evidence of your visit including footsteps is a violation. Every Wilderness area shares the same basic rules, but each have their own rules specific to the area or environment. A designated Wilderness area usually requires a permit for camping/backpacking and at the time of issuance you will be provided with the rules. Information is also available by calling the appropriate office on the phone, or, visiting their website.
Later: Yes, Chris, you are right "Leave No Trace" is not a law. It is a combination of different laws, rules, and regulations that make most aspects of it enforceable, such as, you may not construct a new fire ring, may not move rocks or logs to create tables or benches, may not disturb any living vegetation. Any disturbance of the ground surface, perhaps where you pitched your tent, or, moved pine cones for a better nights sleep must be erased when you leave. In some areas you are required to bag and carry out all human body waste, that's about as "Leave No Trace" as you can get.
Also: Rules, regulations and laws for camping in a designated WIlderness Area is different from camping on lands managed by the National Forest Service.
Someone asked a question about camping which reminded me?
greta
that I previously asked a question elsewhere and got no responses...maybe here.............Tent camping is becoming difficult for me and other than cost what are pros and cons to a class a, b or c and a pop up? I don't want my house on wheels but I do not want to give up camping.
I knew I could count on you all. I will never leave this section again :)
Answer
class A is your big motor home..includes everything including the kitchen sink. used lots of gas..you are not lacking anything. {small home} need to tow a tow car {toad} for transportation, so motor home can be left in campground as they are hard to park etc.
class B is the van camper, may or may not have a bathroom {wet bath if it does} a wet bath is when you shower, the WHOLE bathroom gets wet and needs to be dried {walls, floor, toilet} your table needs to be turned into a bed every night and made up every AM if you want to use the table and benches. can be used as car while you are camping..just unhook electricity and water lines and off you go.
class C is the 20-30 ft or so long camper usually with the snub nose. It is a much smaller version of the bigger class A. has every thing, including a bedroom. uses less gas and has less room to live in. also needs a tow car. {Toad}
Pop up.. beds are set up , off of each side, when you are camped may have a porta potty {one that needs to be carried to the bathroom and dumped} not as warm in winter due to the canvas..may have an ice box instead of a refrigerator. probably the rig of choice if you don't want a house on wheels, and don't do winter camping..have to set it up and take down every time it is moved, usually takes about 15 or so minutes. don't need other transportation as car or truck has pulled the trailer so it is available for every day use.
consider the insurance and repairs on the 1st 3..oil changes, engine repairs, extra expense of insurance..the trailer is very inexpensive to insure as it goes on the truck or car insurance that pulls it.
hopefully this answers most of your questions..now is a good time to buy. have fun checking them all out.
class A is your big motor home..includes everything including the kitchen sink. used lots of gas..you are not lacking anything. {small home} need to tow a tow car {toad} for transportation, so motor home can be left in campground as they are hard to park etc.
class B is the van camper, may or may not have a bathroom {wet bath if it does} a wet bath is when you shower, the WHOLE bathroom gets wet and needs to be dried {walls, floor, toilet} your table needs to be turned into a bed every night and made up every AM if you want to use the table and benches. can be used as car while you are camping..just unhook electricity and water lines and off you go.
class C is the 20-30 ft or so long camper usually with the snub nose. It is a much smaller version of the bigger class A. has every thing, including a bedroom. uses less gas and has less room to live in. also needs a tow car. {Toad}
Pop up.. beds are set up , off of each side, when you are camped may have a porta potty {one that needs to be carried to the bathroom and dumped} not as warm in winter due to the canvas..may have an ice box instead of a refrigerator. probably the rig of choice if you don't want a house on wheels, and don't do winter camping..have to set it up and take down every time it is moved, usually takes about 15 or so minutes. don't need other transportation as car or truck has pulled the trailer so it is available for every day use.
consider the insurance and repairs on the 1st 3..oil changes, engine repairs, extra expense of insurance..the trailer is very inexpensive to insure as it goes on the truck or car insurance that pulls it.
hopefully this answers most of your questions..now is a good time to buy. have fun checking them all out.
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