Outdoor Recreation Skills Getting outside and being competent in nature is a skill, not a personality trait. You don't need to have grown up camping or own a truck full of gear. You need a tent, a backpack, a plan, and some basic knowledge. This covers the practical mechanics of weekend camping and hiking -- the stuff experienced outdoors people take for granted and beginners don't know to ask about. How to set up a tent so it doesn't leak, pack a backpack so your shoulders don't die, cook a real meal on a camp stove, and navigate a trail without getting lost. Sources & Verification - Leave N…