Originally Posted by
Another Kevin
5 W's.
Wind, get out of it in cold weather, use it to advantage in hot.
Water, near to your shelter but not in it. Don't camp in washes.
Widowmakers, make sure you're not pitching under one.
Wood, if you want a fire.
Wildlife, don't camp in a game trail, or on an anthill, or around similar hazards.
More than 50 yards from a trail, 50 yards from water, a quarter-mile from a road.
Don't poop where you eat, or do either where you sleep.