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Add to FavoritesI love the outdoors and I love camping, but when it comes to making a choice as to whether I would rather spend an overnight camping trip in an RV or a tent, well there is just no decision to be made. I'll enjoy the pleasure of going RV'ing every time thank you very much.
RV's just provide a safety level that is not available in a thin canvas shelter. If trouble arises in an RV, then one has only to hop into the driver's seat, and move the vehicle away from that local and into a much safer area.
When it comes down to worrying about an attack from a wild animal, some desperate and unscrupulous human, or an insanely jealous x-wife, well RV's just win hands down every time. Ask any neighborhood bear whether he wants to waste his time breaking into an RV or if he would prefer to chow down on the contents of a tent instead. I can guarantee that the bear is going to choose that tent ninety-nine times out of a hundred. No question on that one! For me and my personal safety needs I will camp in an RV instead! The only wild life that I want to have to deal with when I am out camping is the annoying squirrel who insists on raining acorns down on the roof of my RV, that kind of an attack I can live through, an angry bear one I might not.
The other issue that one really has to concern themselves with when considering a choice in camping accommodations, is Mother Nature's temperament during your time in the wilds, she does have a tendency to get a little crazy sometimes. In an RV the only problem that you might encounter would occur if a tornado swooped down and scooped you away (I'm pretty sure that doesn't occur too often!). Storms are usually weathered out pretty easily in the old RV with the only inconvenience to a body being that one might have to remain indoors for the evening. Nothing too tragic happening, except that one would miss out on an entire evening of backwoods entertainment, such as swimming or fishing.
But now envision a wind storm when you and your cuddly little other are just crawling into your snuggly little tent for the evening. There you are desperately trying to anchor your tent to a tree while your lady is running nilly willy trying to gather up your now free flying pieces of clothing. I'm not sure why, but of course wind is usually accompanied by rain, just to add to the misery! However the funnest part of a wind storm usually occurs after it is over and you have to try to figure out how to get your tent down from its perch way up in that neighboring pine tree. It is amazing how high they can go in a good strong wind gust! Some folks just leave them up there and they just sort of turn into Tourist Attractions' for the next day's visitors.
So heck, if you are a die hard outdoor enthusiast who can't wait to pack up the old tent and head into the backwoods, my blessings. As for me I'll be sitting all snuggly warm and safe in my old RV watching out my window as you dash about grabbing your undergarments as they fly through the air. Enjoy!
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Tents
There is no experience like the smell of wood burning, smores stuck on your nose, and sleeping with the root of a tree right in the middle of your back.
I have gone camping in a tent my whole life! The whole point of camping is to enjoy nature and all it has to offer! Now, I admit, I may take my cell for emergencies, but I am happy to break away from the television and distractions for a few days.
We have camped in the hottest weather to cold and stormy weather. We have rigged anything you can imagine to stay dry! Tarps are a hot item for us. We take so many, one would think we were setting up for a huge event! We do not use all of them,however we do use some on the ground under the tents. This helps the flow of water from leaking through the tent. That is not always a guarantee. We use some on top of the tent and tie them to trees.
We tie some over the picnic table we eat on too. This provides shade during the day and protects us from getting soaked in the rain. The tent can get a little stuffy if you cannot open the window coverings.
There are all sizes and shapes of tents to accomodate campers! Also, if you do not like feeling twigs, branches, and roots there are more alternatives. Now,there are thicker sleeping bags to air beds. Air beds can be battery operated, filled with a bicycle pump, or a fast fill machine you can hook up to your car. That is if your camp site has no electricity offered.
We use lanterns and the campfire for light at night. We cook on the fire place or take an old stove run on gas. I prefer the campfire! You can make everything from Coffee to hobo's on there. Hobo's are meat, vegetables, and more inside a foil wrapping. They are my favorite! For dessert, you can make smores and other treats. Smores require a twig with a marshmallow on the end. You can brown it a little or burn it for added flavor and crunch. Take a piece of chocolate and place it on a graham cracker square. Take another graham cracker and remove the marshmallow using both squares.
When you go camping in a tent, you are most likely to stay out of the tent. You are more inclined to study nature, go hiking, swimming, exploring, fishing, and more. You really get a sense of the definition of camping. An RV provides you with too many excuses to stay inside. What's the point of camping if you are doing the same things you would do at home?
Using public showers and toilets. Take your own toiletries and cleaning supplies. Most camp sites have hired personel to clean these daily. However, if you are camping during a holiday for example, they are being used frequently. You can clean the toilets and showers before using them. Wear slippers or sandals inside the shower while bathing every time.
I love camping in a tent! I do not mind twisting and turning to find the right spot for sleeping. If I sleep, that is. I enjoy taking midnight walks under the stars and listening to the unique sounds nature has to offer. I love telling stories about the nocturnal animals around the campfire. Let's not forget the classic tales, like the one about the hook on the car!
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