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<p>Tillwenke: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Itajuru20.jpg|thumb]]<br /> '''Camping''' is a great way to reduce costs, especially when camping wild, that is not in a paid for spot.<br /> Free or wild camping requires some improvisation and can give you a sense of adventure.<br /> <br /> == Leave no trace ==<br /> <br /> ''Leave no trace'' is a set of principles regarding responsible wild camping. In short it tries to preserve the outdoors for the current and next generation.<br /> <br /> The most important ones to know and remember when camping are:<br /> <br /> *Take your trashes with you and dispose of them properly. It's very important to leave a place clean. Ideally cleaner than you found it.<br /> *Don't alter your camping place, for example by digging or destroying trees and branches<br /> *If you need to make a fire, minimise the impact of the fire.<br /> <br /> Detailed information about these principles can be found all over the internet.<br /> <br /> == Legal free camping ==<br /> <br /> Wild camping is legal in most parts of [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], [[Finland]], [[Scotland]] and it's called &quot;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_to_roam freedom to roam]&quot; or &quot;every man's right&quot;. (''add more countries?')'<br /> <br /> In general, in [[Wales]] and [[England]] wild camping is tolerated (but still forbidden!) in ''open acces land'', marked with a [http://www.scarboroughramblers.co.uk/rightsofway/pics/ETNE_L4_Open_Access_Land_tcm6-8147.JPG| special symbol]. Make sure to pitch your tent at least 1-2km from the nearest road.<br /> <br /> The exception to this rule is [[Dartmoor]] National Park, where wild camping is legal within certain boundaries. Dartmoor did designate certain [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/43909/vi-camping_map_309.pdf| areas] for wild camping.<br /> <br /> Even in [[Germany]] wild camping is legal in specific places. In [[Brandenburg]] it is legal to pitch a tent for one night. [[Saxon Switzerland]] National Park has a tradition called ''Boofen'', which means you can sleep overnight in the open under a rock overhang or cave. Mostly these are quite scenic locations under or between rocks, close to climbing areas. For a list of these places, see [http://wandern-saechsische-schweiz.de/Liste_Boofen.htm| here] ('''in German'''). Note that wild camping at other spots then these designated ones is strictly prohibited!<br /> <br /> == Illegal free camping ==<br /> <br /> In Western Europe it's not legal to just put your tent anywhere. It's still very possible. Some tips:<br /> <br /> * find a secluded spot where you're not directly visible from the road or any houses<br /> * it's best to pitch your tent after dark<br /> * and break up your tent not too late in the morning<br /> <br /> <br /> === [[United States]] ===<br /> [http://www.boondocking.org/ boondocking.org] offers a web application which will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands.<br /> <br /> <br /> == More info ==<br /> * [[:moneyless:go-camping|Moneyless.org]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Accommodation]]<br /> [[hitch:Camping]]</div>

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