By now, you’ve probably figured out that camping is one of my favorite activities. There’s just something about slipping away from the mechanized, digitized, and routinized demands of day-to-day life and returning to your primal roots. Filling your lungs with fresh air and sleeping under the watch of nature herself is a great way to revitalize your mind and equip you that needed vim to take on the daily grind.
But camping, like any other activity, can constantly be improved upon via hacks, secrets, and tips. National Geographic has shared ten camping tips that will make your great (outdoors) escape that much more enjoyable. Check out a few below!
Let there Be Light: Nat Geo suggests increasing the warmth (mood, not temperature) of your campsite with some additional lighting options. LED bulbs can look isolated and cold, so why not invested in a powerful lantern? Even if you’re more of the backpacking type, there are plenty of portable and lightweight options available to you.
Work-Night Getaway: Camping trips needn’t be lengthy exhibitions. If there’s a campground easily accessible from your city (about 90 minutes away, at the most), why not go for it? On the weekdays, the ground won’t be crowded, and there will be a sense of sweet isolation you just can’t get when it is filled with people.
Don’t Stop: When you get to your campground, keep going. Dive a few more miles into the brush to uncover a much quieter piece of camp ground. You may distance yourself from some amenities, but your newfound tranquility will only add to a feral sense of self-sufficiency.
The Importance of Pillows: It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep is integral to the functions of the next day’s work, even if you aren’t in the office. Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean you have to forgo comfort during your slumber. Pillows have been used since ancient times, and for good reason. They provide support for your head and shoulders, and keep bugs out of your mouth and ears. The Nat Geo article has several suggestions for camping pillows. If you forget to bring one, you can use a jacket or a sack.
Eat Well: A few days in the wilderness doesn’t mean that your diet only needs to be made up of freeze-dried snacks and bland grains. Know the shelf-life of different foods, and you’d be surprised at what lasts in a backpack. Some cheeses can last for several days, as can produce. Just know when you’re going to be eating what, and you should be fine!
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