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Solo camping
alone you should try it but don’t jump in at the deep end, take it slow. Maybe try a campsite first and build up to an area you know really well.
Connect with nature on a deeper level.
people may take over the tasks, but alone you can get a sense of satisfaction when you manage to do every thing yourself.
THE best camping advice will usually tell you to travel light. Even so, if you are an avid camper or if you like your rustic trip with a hint of comfort here are some cool camping gadgets you didn’t know you needed!
Firstup solar lights, they are powered by the sun and nowadays most brands are bright enough to light the path at night or just have extra light in the camp when the sun goes down. Another good gadget to acquire is a lightweight compact stove.
If you have never camped
Make sure to be competent at the basic skills alone before you try, pack light, and let people know your plans and your whereabouts. Make sure to bring a book or some form of entertainment just in case you miss the people that usually surround the campfire.
Camping gadgets
They are handy for a midhike cup of tea and they are super easy to set up and clean.
Camping experts recommend purchasing a small water filtering pump if you don’t plan to stay on campsites. They now make lightweight portable versions and they can safely filter out any sediment or anything that could cause you harm.
For a touch of luxury and especially for coffee lovers that can’t go without you can now get a portable french press. They are stainless steel so durable and can usually provide four cups of coffee in one sitting. There you go, with these cool gadgets along with a tent and a sleeping bag of course, you will have the best camping trip.
A friend pointed out to me that Paradise was being a 20syearold heterosexual male in swinging London in the 60s, when there was an inexhaustible presence of slender, elegant women of all nationalities. There was no political correctness but, by today’s standards, it was a harmless, if not innocent, world.
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That hammock life
CAMPING along the coast of Spain, where you are pretty much guaranteed good weather from Easter onwards, makes camping with a hammock a good option. Studies show that you can achieve a deeper, more restful sleep when you opt for a hammock over a sleeping bag or even a tent. No more rocks or roots in your back, in fact hammock use is recommended to relieve pressure on your back and shoulders. For people with hip or knee problems who find it difficult to get up off the ground, a hammock could be right up your tree!
Camping in a hammock can give you greater access to wild camping and beach camping as setting up tents in some places is off limits, but you can hang a hammock pretty much anywhere. They are portable and lightweight.
Sleeping on a hammock keeps you away from a lot of the bugs and critters that crawl on the ground and if you add an insect net to your hammock you can pretty much protect yourself from them all.
Hammock fans even use them at home instead of a bed, but that might be taking it too far, they certainly make a good case for choosing a hammock for your next camping trip.
