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Term Definition
Car CampingCar camping refers to when you can go camping and fit everything you need in your car.
 
Dually

A truck or tow vehicle that has four tires on one rear axle.

 
Free Standing TentA tent that is self supporting and doesn't require stakes or ropes to keep it upright.
 
Gray Water
Author: Bill Dog
Water that has been used in the shower, kitchen sink or laundry.
 
Mummy Bag
Author: Bill Dog
A sleeping bag that is tapered towards the foot of the bag to conserve body heat and reduce the weight of the sleeping bag.
 
Primitive Campground
Author: Bill Dog
A primitive campground is a campground that doesn\'t have things like bathrooms, running water and electricity.
 
Private Campground
Author: Bill Dog
A private campground is a campground that is a privately owned business.
 
Sleeping Pad
Author: Bill Dog
A sleeping pad is a cushioned pad or thin mattress that is placed betwen the sleeping bag and the ground or cot to provide more insulation and comfort.
 
Tent Poles
Author: Bill Dog
Poles usually made of fiberglass or aluminum that are used to keep tent upright, some have an elastic shock cord inside them that keeps them together.
 


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