Camping 101
Took a 35-ish friend and her 13 yr old daughter camping a couple of weeks ago as they asked "to learn about camping." I took my hybrid trailer; I loaned them a 4 person tent. Also loaned them a 40 deg...
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AmericalVette wrote:
Having been on an all expense paid 1 year camping trip in SE Asia many years ago, courtesy of my Uncle, is why I love the way I camp now.
Ditto my father-in-law which is why my wife didn't grow up camping. I spend my fair share of days sleeping on the ground in Afghanistan not to mention many days in the field in NC and VA - I'm content to have weather protection these days and not feel soft.
I grew up where camping was pitching a tent in the middle of the woods for hunting squirrels and hope the mosquitos don't pack you off. And I loved it as did all of my friends. Nearly everyone camped.
I've taught my wife to camp and to a lesser extent fish but I think fishing offers the best example. Don't start someone bass fishing where they may not get a hit for an hour. Put them on a bream bed where the challenge is not getting hung up. Move up from there.
I'd start a friend in good weather where it's not too hot or cold at night. Assume they don't know anything and not get frustrated. Keep it simple on food so it's camp fare but not too hard. Yes, s'mores help a lot!
