Leaving Camp

When departing a campsite, leave it as you found it. Pack up all your garbage, and if you find any trash from previous campers, pack that up too. Cover any holes you’ve made from equipment or tent stakes with pine needles and other ground cover. Make sure all campfires are fully extinguished. The site should look as though you were never there.

When you get home, call your contact person to say you’ve arrived safely. Throw away garbage and dispose of propane canisters in the appropriate facilities. Unpack and wash your clothes immediately to avoid mildew. Let your tent air out, and when you repack it, stuff it into its sack rather than fold it, as folding weakens the fabric fibers.