6 Signs That You Need to Go Camping in the Wild
09-03-2015
Author: Blog Editor in Outdoor Adventures 101
In today’s world new tech has brought us to a place where we almost have no need to go outside, let alone out into the wild places that lie beyond. To a huge portion of our population, even an RV campground with extensive amenities would be too great a shock to their urbanized systems. Well that may be so, but that doesn’t make it right or healthy. Here are six symptoms that prove you need a prescription of more camping in the wild:
If you’re one of those people that can’t go anywhere without their phone, or bumps into things all the time because they can’t stop looking at their phone then you should consider taking some time to go camping. Reservations against the outdoors begone!
The outdoors is a great place to make the most of what that nifty device in your pocket has to offer. Panorama mode to capture your next Facebook cover photo, music in case your ears just can’t handle the bugs and birds, even GPS and texting so you don’t have to worry about getting James Franco’ed like in 127 Hours—technology should get you outside, not keep you in!
If you’re a human, gym rat or no, you need exercise. And let's be honest: the gym just isn't for everyone, and definitely isn’t for everyone every day. Hence why “anywhere” qualifies as one of the best places to camp, regardless of whether you’re a health nut or just want to shed some pounds. Why? Because hiking is a great way to get an all body workout without having to walk in place on some glorified hamster wheel in an industrial dungeon that smells like pennies and feet.
Do you find yourself on edge from daybreak to night’s end, then wake up and do it again? Well, it so happens that camping in the wild is a natural antidepressant. If you need a way to blow off stress but the generally prescribed methods of “sleep more, eat better, and work out” just aren’t cutting it, then you should definitely get into the great outdoors and breathe deep! Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Not everyone includes “notebook”, “paintbrush”, or “guitar” on their list of camping essentials, but you might if you’re an artist looking for inspiration. Mother Nature is full of secrets, quiet meditation spots, and sensory inputs that can accentuate the creative process of all sorts of artists.
Even if your art requires you to have internet access, a fully-charged laptop, or electric tools, you can bring your studio with you since full hookup camping sites for your RV can be found everywhere. Watch the sunset, sit under the stars, and explore what nature has to offer to your creativity.
Camping in the forest may not have as much drama as Orange is the New Black and may not be as hilarious as The Office, but it can be just as enjoyable. Once you get past the whole “I’m dirty and freezing” thing, camping becomes a way of creating your own stories with friends, family, and the occasional Sasquatch.
Pro-tip: start narrating your surroundings like David Attenborough or Oprah in Planet Earth/Life. It will never get old.
If you used to camp all the time but haven’t in ages because your friends don’t want to go or you think that it would be lame to hang out with your dad like that now that you’re older, then you’re being an idiot like I was.
Camping in the wild is much cooler than you remember and you’ll regret not making the memories with your dad in a few years. Plus, you’ll know how to clean a fish, make a fire, and pitch a tent “if” the apocalypse happens. Which is bonus reason #7: Preparation. I’m only partially kidding.
For some tips on surviving the elements, and grabbing a bite to eat while you do, take a gander at my MobileRVing articles on heat/altitude sickness and foraging.
- “The Great Outdoors” = Annoying Cellphone Glare
If you’re one of those people that can’t go anywhere without their phone, or bumps into things all the time because they can’t stop looking at their phone then you should consider taking some time to go camping. Reservations against the outdoors begone!
The outdoors is a great place to make the most of what that nifty device in your pocket has to offer. Panorama mode to capture your next Facebook cover photo, music in case your ears just can’t handle the bugs and birds, even GPS and texting so you don’t have to worry about getting James Franco’ed like in 127 Hours—technology should get you outside, not keep you in!
- Your Work-Out Routine is Getting Stale
If you’re a human, gym rat or no, you need exercise. And let's be honest: the gym just isn't for everyone, and definitely isn’t for everyone every day. Hence why “anywhere” qualifies as one of the best places to camp, regardless of whether you’re a health nut or just want to shed some pounds. Why? Because hiking is a great way to get an all body workout without having to walk in place on some glorified hamster wheel in an industrial dungeon that smells like pennies and feet.
- You’re Looking for Some Natural Stress Relief
Do you find yourself on edge from daybreak to night’s end, then wake up and do it again? Well, it so happens that camping in the wild is a natural antidepressant. If you need a way to blow off stress but the generally prescribed methods of “sleep more, eat better, and work out” just aren’t cutting it, then you should definitely get into the great outdoors and breathe deep! Trust me, you won’t regret it.
- Your Camping Gear List Includes a Sketchbook
Not everyone includes “notebook”, “paintbrush”, or “guitar” on their list of camping essentials, but you might if you’re an artist looking for inspiration. Mother Nature is full of secrets, quiet meditation spots, and sensory inputs that can accentuate the creative process of all sorts of artists.
Even if your art requires you to have internet access, a fully-charged laptop, or electric tools, you can bring your studio with you since full hookup camping sites for your RV can be found everywhere. Watch the sunset, sit under the stars, and explore what nature has to offer to your creativity.
- Netflix’s “Marco Polo” is the Closest You’ve Been to Wild Camping
Camping in the forest may not have as much drama as Orange is the New Black and may not be as hilarious as The Office, but it can be just as enjoyable. Once you get past the whole “I’m dirty and freezing” thing, camping becomes a way of creating your own stories with friends, family, and the occasional Sasquatch.
Pro-tip: start narrating your surroundings like David Attenborough or Oprah in Planet Earth/Life. It will never get old.
- Your Outdoor Gear is Accumulating Dust
If you used to camp all the time but haven’t in ages because your friends don’t want to go or you think that it would be lame to hang out with your dad like that now that you’re older, then you’re being an idiot like I was.
Camping in the wild is much cooler than you remember and you’ll regret not making the memories with your dad in a few years. Plus, you’ll know how to clean a fish, make a fire, and pitch a tent “if” the apocalypse happens. Which is bonus reason #7: Preparation. I’m only partially kidding.
For some tips on surviving the elements, and grabbing a bite to eat while you do, take a gander at my MobileRVing articles on heat/altitude sickness and foraging.
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