Why should you keep your tent away from dead trees?

Dead limbs might fall in a storm.

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  1. Dead trees are too pretty
  2. Dead limbs might fall in a storm ✔
  3. Dead trees attract too much shade

Why: Dead trees or limbs can fall during storms, so pitch your tent away from them.

Huh, didn't know that: Dead trees or limbs can fall during storms, so pitch your tent away from them.

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Answer: Dead limbs might fall in a storm. Dead trees or limbs can fall during storms, so pitch your tent away from them.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    Pitch your tent away from dead trees or trees with limbs that might fall in a storm.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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