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100 Terms Every Camper Should Know

February 8, 2026

100 Terms Every Camper Should Know

No. Term Definition
1. A-Frame Tent Triangular tent with ridgepole.
2. Aftermarket Stakes Stronger replacement tent stakes.
3. Air Mattress Inflatable sleeping pad.
4. Anchor Points Fixed points for securing lines.
5. Anemometer Tool measuring wind speed.
6. Backcountry Remote area without facilities.
7. Backpack (Rucksack) Pack for carrying gear.
8. Backpacking Stove Compact stove for cooking.
9. Bandana Multiuse cloth for camp tasks.
10. Base Layer Clothing worn next to skin.
11. Bear Bag Food hung away from animals.
12. Bear Canister Hard container to protect food.
13. Bear Hang Method for hanging food bag.
14. Bedding Roll Rolled sleeping gear bundle.
15. Bivy Sack Water-resistant sleeping cover.
16. Blaze (Trail) Marker indicating trail route.
17. Blister Kit Supplies for treating blisters.
18. Boot Gaiters Covers keeping debris out.
19. Bug Net Mesh barrier against insects.
20. Bushcraft Wilderness skills using natural materials.
21. Camp Chair Portable chair for sitting.
22. Campfire Ring Designated stone fire area.
23. Campground Host On-site staff assisting campers.
24. Campsite Area where you set up camp.
25. Carabiner Clipping connector for gear.
26. Cast Iron Skillet Heavy pan for camp cooking.
27. Catch Basin Area collecting runoff water.
28. Catenary Cut Curved edge reducing tarp flapping.
29. Cold Soak Rehydrate food without cooking.
30. Compression Sack Bag that shrinks packed gear.
31. Cordage Rope or strong string.
32. Cowboy Camping Sleeping outside without a tent.
33. Crampons Spiked traction for ice.
34. Crown Land Public land managed by government.
35. Daisy Chain Looped strap for attachments.
36. Daypack Small pack for day trips.
37. Deadfall Fallen tree or branches.
38. Deck of Cards Simple camp game item.
39. Dehydrated Meal Dried food needing rehydration.
40. Dry Bag Waterproof bag for gear.
41. Dry Run Practice setup before trip.
42. Duff Forest floor leaf litter.
43. Dutch Oven Lidded pot for baking.
44. E-Tool (Entrenching Tool) Small folding shovel.
45. Emergency Blanket Reflective heat-retaining sheet.
46. Emergency Whistle Loud signal for help.
47. ETD (Estimated Time Depart) Planned time leaving camp.
48. Fair-Weather Gear Equipment for mild conditions.
49. Fatwood Resin-rich wood for fire starting.
50. Ferro Rod Spark rod for fire.
51. Fire Blanket Smothers small fires.
52. Fire Starter Material helping ignite a fire.
53. Firewood Wood used for burning.
54. First Aid Kit Supplies for treating injuries.
55. Fixed-Blade Knife Non-folding knife for camp tasks.
56. Flash Flood Sudden rapid flooding risk.
57. Fleece Warm synthetic insulating fabric.
58. Fly (Rainfly) Outer waterproof tent cover.
59. Food Cache Stored food kept secure.
60. Footprint (Tent) Groundsheet protecting tent floor.
61. Four-Season Tent Tent built for harsh weather.
62. Freeze-Dried Food Lightweight food needing water.
63. Frost Line Depth where ground freezes.
64. Fuel Canister Pressurized fuel for stoves.
65. Gaiter (Tent) Fabric skirt blocking drafts.
66. Gear Loft Overhead storage inside tent.
67. GPS Coordinates Location expressed by latitude/longitude.
68. Gray Water Used water from washing.
69. Green Wood Fresh wood that burns poorly.
70. Groundcloth Sheet under sleeping area.
71. Guyline Cord stabilizing tent or tarp.
72. Hammock Camping Sleeping suspended between trees.
73. Hand Warmers Heat packs for cold.
74. Headlamp Hands-free light worn on head.
75. Heat Shield Barrier reducing heat exposure.
76. Hiking Poles Poles aiding balance and knees.
77. Hot Tent Tent designed for wood stove.
78. Hydration Bladder Water reservoir for drinking tube.
79. Hypothermia Dangerously low body temperature.
80. Ignition Source Tool creating flame or spark.
81. InReach (Satellite Messenger) Device for off-grid messaging.
82. Insulated Pad Sleeping pad reducing heat loss.
83. Jet Boil Integrated fast-boil stove system.
84. Jute Twine Natural fiber cord for tinder.
85. Knot (Bowline) Fixed loop knot for lines.
86. Knot (Taut-Line Hitch) Adjustable knot for guylines.
87. Kula Cloth Reusable cloth for backcountry hygiene.
88. Lantern Area light for camp.
89. Leave No Trace Minimize impact outdoors.
90. Leeward Sheltered side away from wind.
91. LNT Cathole Small hole for human waste.
92. Load Lifters Straps improving backpack carry.
93. Long Spoon Utensil for deep meal pouches.
94. Map & Compass Navigation tools without batteries.
95. Microfiber Towel Fast-drying lightweight towel.
96. Midlayer Insulating layer over base.
97. Moleskin Padding to prevent blisters.
98. Mosquito Repellent Chemical or natural bug deterrent.
99. Nalgene Bottle Durable wide-mouth water bottle.
100. Needle and Thread Basic gear repair kit.
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