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Mother Nature sure has a way of greeting us. There's nothing quite like stepping out of suburbia or the city smog and into the great outdoors. That crisp, clean air and peaceful silence always set my mind at ease. Suddenly there's nothing but birds and crickets chirping around me. Those tiresome sounds of car engines and police sirens are far behind. I could almost live in the woods, in a tent and a few camping supplies. Unfortunately my wife would not be so keen on the idea. She is not exactly an outdoor kind of girl. I guess you'd call her a city slicker. Nevertheless, I convince her to hit the hills with me once a year for a weekend camping trip. I think she secretly enjoys it.

You've got to give it up for the outdoor life. Just ponder for a moment, the cleaning involved. There truly isn't any. Your camping supplies consist of a tent, a few sleeping bags, the cloths you're wearing, possibly a spare set, and the food you bring. So what is there really to clean? You're not likely going to be cleaning yourself out in the middle of the woods, unless you're a cat that is. If anything, you'll be quickly scrubbing off a few camping dishes that you used to cook beans over the fire. Wow, that really does sound like THE life. Anyway, what about those mandatory camping supplies. There are a few items that every camper should have before venturing off into the woods. Number one; bring cloths that suit the atmosphere. Obviously too many are better than not enough. You don't want to freeze out there. Number two; matches and/or a lighter are essential. Clearly you'll be lighting a fire out there, so you'd better bring along some fire starters. Number three; always keep a flashlight on your person. Surefire makes the best ones available in my opinion. I never leave home without it. And finally, you should never go camping without a knife. A fine piece of cutlery is the most essential tool on this planet. Remember that and you should do fine.

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