If you’re new to camping, you are to be envied. There’s nothing like starting one of the world’s great adventures fresh and full of excitement.
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If you’re new to camping, you are to be envied. There’s nothing like starting one of the world’s great adventures fresh and full of excitement.
Camping should be spontaneous, fun and relaxing. But in order to relax and enjoy that spontaneity, advance planning is a must.
At one time, the only camping options were tent or open air. A hundred years ago, you would have been fortunate to have a canvas tent.
Recreational vehicles (RVs) come in a range of sizes. Some are no larger than the camper shells of the 1950s, others are the size of a large bus.
Unlike previous generations, camping no longer always involves sleeping in a tent. RVs, commercial campgrounds and other options provide an alternative.
Older sleeping bags were little more than a cotton and wool blanket folded over and fitted with a zipper.
One of the great joys of camping is experiencing the outdoors - fresh air, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet.
Garmin is the market leader in Global Positioning System receivers, but they’re not the only manufacturer. Magellan, Lowrance and others make good units, too.
Common sense is anyone’s best guide for the first step in how to dress for camping. But there are some specifics that will help inform you how to exercise that common sense.
Not having every comfort of home is part of the camping experience - and a very pleasurable part, as you test your hardiness while enjoying the outdoors.