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The perpendicular side of a large rock or small cliff acts as a good reflector for a fire. Placing the tent between such a rock face and the fire is excellent.

Routes of retreat: Since a storm may suddenlyarise, it is well to be sure that a safe route of retreatexists. Don't put a dangerous pass between your campand safety.

Time: The most ideal campsite, if it has to be prepared in the dusk or dark, will not compare with a campset up in daylight, completely cozy, with fire cracklingor primus stove purring, supper steaming, and sleepingbag ready when night falls. Pleasures of a trip will beenhanced if camp-making is started early.

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