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Going camping is an exciting experience, but for some people, it can also trigger feelings of anxiety. Fear of the unknown, uncertainty about your surroundings, and being away from your usual environment can be overwhelming. But you're not alone in feeling this way,...
Nobody ever wants to come back to their campsite to find that their gear and belongings have been stolen or damaged. It's rare, but it happens. At this point, you're probably wondering if it's worth leaving your tent unattended. People do it all the time, but you...
Thinking about getting in touch with your "outdoorsy" side? Even if you're not the biggest outdoorsman or outdoors-woman, camping can be a really great way to explore that side yourself. In fact, camping is more popular than ever before. According to Kampgrounds of...
So maybe you're thinking about going camping, but you're not sure it's for you. What's so great about camping, anyway? Well, there are a lot of things that are great about it. And there are a lot of not-so-great things about it too. As a beginner, or as someone who's...
Solo camping is camping by yourself, plain and simple. You don't have a partner with you, you don't have any friends tagging along, and you certainly don't have any family members around nagging you to do camp chores. It's just you, your sense of adventure, and the...
Camping is typically described as an "outdoor activity," but is it a hobby? Yes, we think so. And many other people would probably agree. Why is camping considered a hobby? A hobby is any activity that you do regularly and enjoy for the sake of the activity itself....
A lot of people assume that camping is a low-cost way to take a trip or go on vacation. But is it really? You’d be surprised at how expensive camping can really be, and those expenses can really add up if you want to visit a unique place and be as comfortable as...
When you think of "camping," what comes to mind? Do you think of a campground? Or do you think of hiking through the wilderness on a backpacking trip? There are two main ways of camping: frontcountry camping and backcountry camping. Both are great ways to enjoy the...
Okay, so I don't really hate camping. I do run this blog that's entirely about camping, after all. Although I’ll never be able to say that I hate camping, I certainly can’t speak for some of my very good friends and family members. Camping isn’t for...
So you want to go camping. That’s great, but where do you start? What are the different types of camping to consider? And what do you need for your trip? If you’re just getting into camping for the very first time, or you’re thinking about getting back into it after a...