Don't ditch tents since this is a primary cause of erosion in campsites. Gas stoves should be used whenever possible but if a fire is necessary, keep it small with a fire-ring no larger than an arm's length circle. Use only dead and downed wood for fires and when done with a fire, make sure it is dead out. Always check to see that a fire is out by using your hands in the firelay. All trash and unburned garbage should always be removed from the firelay.
Water is a vital and sometimes scarce resource.
Care must be taken to conserve and preserve the purity of this resource. This concentrates the impact of this water use in one area. A sump may be constructed by collecting a small pile of rocks and placing them away from camp. These rocks are then scattered far from camp when leaving the campsite. In dealing with sanitation, latrines should be used whenever available.