By Arooshy Malik
Many Americans do camping now more than ever. During 2015, about 2.2 million people used to sleep outdoors. This is an encouraging trend, however, regardless of being a seasoned pro or newbie, you may wish to camp someday while hitting a rut. Whatever the rut is – your desired campground is always booked, the tent may smell like the mildew, or you don’t have enough time – it can occur to anyone. Fortunately, the camping itself is super fun, cheap and very easy. All you require is the swift kick for regaining the mojo. So here are the basic tips for camping like a champ.
1. Walk Less:
Car camping is best, but sleeping amid the RVs running the generators has been experienced little many time, then you should try walking. The general thing is that more you walk better gets the camping. Some campers stay away from the cars, and by doing so, they don’t enjoy the camping adventures as they had imagined. You may hear an owl, or see the sky and feel very lonely. Also, by carrying what you have brought will make you bring less stuff.
2. Make a box:
It takes a little longer in doing the packing for the camping tour, but it should not take much time. The headlamp which you are looking for may be found in the sock drawer, and you may even don’t know that where is your spork. So, always keep a camping box with all the necessary equipment in it including the sleeping bag, cookware, the items for self-defense like a pocket knife, medical stuff and other urgent things which should always be ready to go.
3. Go unplugged:
If you're like many people nowadays, you spend every waking hour glued to your smartphone. Try a few days without it by going off-grid, or boondocking, as some people call it. One of the main reasons for camping is the respite it gives from modern technology, helping you to go back to the basics. We use our phones for everything now, from setting alarms to taking photos. If you're desperate to take photos on your camping trip, ditch your phone and bring an actual camera with you instead. Going unplugged helps improve concentration and focus and gives you the chance to improve your relationship with nature. If this sounds relaxing to you, you should learn more about boondocking before your next trip - there's a lot to learn!
4. Don’t leave any trace:
For camping like a champion, you are required to follow the seven basic rules of never leaving any trace. While doing the camping with folks who don’t know about these rules, then do share some important things with them about keeping the campsite tidy. If the number of people who camp is larger, there are more chances of the area getting soiled. You will be the first line of the defense. You need to practice the rules and then pass on this wisdom to your members, or you will get surrounded by the land filled with poo buried in it.
5. Be spontaneous:
You are not required to always plan for the camping trips along the complex logistics. Many times it is like going out by making simple and spontaneous plans. Even if it is raining, who cares? Go out for a road trip, stand your tent in the forest, and you will have the best experience. Such kind of camping on the whim turns out to be the excellent trips as you don’t carry many expectations regarding the trips in your mind. The whole world is for you, and anytime, some patch of the planet is perfect and calling you to be there.
Arooshy Malik
