Firepits: Making Camping Better Since Fire was Discovered
Firepits: Making Camping Better Since Fire was Discovered
This may not seem like prime time to be planning a camping trip, as it is quickly coming on winter, but in reality, this is the best time to get started. Why? Because everyone else thinks it's too early, and you'll have your pick of gear, tents, and everything else you could possibly need. Since it's the off-season, there's also a good chance of getting great deals on things.
When planning your camping trip, decide what kind of experience you are looking for. Are you hoping for a quiet, meditative sojourn in nature or a rugged trial of yourself against the harshness of the outdoors? Simple fishing trip or difficult backpacking trail? The opportunities are as endless as there are areas in which to escape the incessant buzzing of your cell phone (that means there are a lot).
There are specific campsites (or non-camp sites, I suppose) for many different styles of camping, and if you choose one that doesn't mesh with your dream for the stay, it's bound to be a disappointment. Personally, as much as I love being far away from everything and going without a shower for a week or more, I always insist on going to a camping area that provides firepits. I know, it might feel more authentic or rugged if you construct your own, but I think it's just a waste of time that could be better spent exploring and adventuring. Also, when there are firepits provided, it's a good safeguard against me setting the entire forest on fire, as anyone who has witnessed my clumsiness could testify is a distinct possibility. I'm not even allowed to light the candles for the Thanksgiving dinner table. But I digress.
If you are looking for an easy camping getaway, your ultimate choice would be an RV. Take your air conditioning, bathrooms, kitchen, shower and TV right with you into the wilderness. Well, the wilderness that includes water and sewer hookups, anyway. In that case, you will pretty much be set no matter what you bring or forget, so I'm going to focus on more traditional camping styles. Because really, camping in an RV is a slight to nature, in my opinion.
First of all, you need to find the right tent. Sleeping under the stars has a certain dreamy quality to it, yes, but only until it starts raining or a bird with an upset stomach decides to perch above your face. So please, do yourself a favor and find a good, sturdy tent. Consider where you'll be using your tent the majority of the time- is the area prone to wind? rain? cold? Use these characteristics to decide on the most important features of your tent. I seem to be some sort of rain magnet, no matter where I am, so I absolutely must have a very waterproof tent. There may not be anything worse than waking up to a soaked tent, because that means your sleeping bag, clothes and you are soaked, as well, and you're probably going to have a lot of difficulty getting dried out anytime soon. But there's not a much better feeling than waking up to the sound of rain on the outside of the tent, and staying nice and cozy inside until it passes over. So there's my major recommendation, especially if you're a walking rain-dance like me.
Speaking of staying nice and cozy, I'm a major advocate for splurging on a sleeping bag, even if it means going without those essential bag organizers or free trade hot chocolate. In the middle of an unexpectedly frigid night, you'll care a lot more about staying warm than the organization of your socks in your rucksack. For the warmest bag, choose either synthetic or down fill. If for some reason your tent isn't waterproofed well, synthetic fill won't absorb water easily, and can even provide warmth when it does get wet. Even one of my precious firepits won't help you much then. Down weighs less and heats better, but is usually more expensive, and must be kept dry at all costs. A wet down bag is worth even less than a night in the ice hotel with no blankets.
Tents, sleeping bags, and firepits- what more could you need? Keep warm and happy camping!
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