Life Outdoors Magazine (Jan/Feb 2020)

What’s Your
Camping Style?
The definition of the word “camping” tends to vary depending on the person and their interests. Camping can be defined as
a temporary place or structure where one spends a vacation living in a camp, tent, or camper. Camping can also be defined
as overnight stays away from developed areas to enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by nature. The term “camping” can
be defined in a multitude of significant meanings, depending on the person and how “camping” was instilled in them. To
some, camping can be merely pitching a tent in their choice of wilderness, sleeping under the beautiful night’s sky covered
in sparkly stars, blanketed in the natural elements God created for us as far as the eye can see. Others may prefer a more
luxurious, “glamping” type of camping, with comfortable amenities like electricity, running water, and indoor plumbing!
Whatever your style, camping is a great activity to break out of the wild world and into the wilderness.
TRAVEL TRAILER
CAMPER STYLE
Regardless of the size of camper you chose to be your home away from home on the road, camper
camping generally allows for a bit more comfort than tent camping. Other than the comfortable
benefits of shelter and not sleeping on the ground, one of the biggest benefits is being able to detach
the camper from your truck, so you don’t have to pull the camper around with you.
SURVIVOR STYLE
Attempting a true survivor style of camping isn’t highly recommended for the winter
months or the untrained, amateur camper. This type of extreme camping takes
hardcore survival skills to live off the land, build a shelter, and venture out into the
wild with only the clothes on your back and possibly a small backpack with a few
critical tools like a pocket knife and maybe some duct tape.
RV STYLE
RV campers keep it cush and cozy! A
bit more on the higher-priced side,
RV’s are great for those who enjoy
long weekends or even months-long,
cross country trips. Waking up in new
destinations and saving money on
hotels are just a few additional perks.
TENT STYLE
A step up from survivor style, tent camping is the oldest style of camping. Tents can
range from a small, easily transportable, pack on your back style, single person tent,
to the biggest of the big, 12-20 person Brady Bunch family size tent. Still bringing in
the ruggedness of sleeping in nature, tent camping is a wonderful way to disconnect
and become one with nature, without having to create or find a shelter.
CABIN STYLE
Cabin camping is a great introduction to the
outdoors for those that may be new to camping
or prefer more “homey” style accommodations.
With so many outdoor enthusiasts having
busy lives and wanting to travel light, renting
furnished cabins has become a trendy style of
camping these days. Simply pick a location,
book online through popular rental sites like
VRBO, Airbnb, etc., pack a bag, pick up some
groceries, and head to your cozy cabin in the
woods to enjoy relaxation at its finest!
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