Experienced campers know the joy of spending the night outdoors and cooking on an open fire in the peace and serenity of the wilderness.

For those who have never been camping, it may seem like the last thing on the planet that you would want to do for a “vacation”.

Here is my take on the good the bad and the ugly of camping….

The good –

1. It truly is peaceful and fun.
2. No distractions from computers, cellphones and the like.
3. It gives you an opportunity to spend real quailty time with your family or friends, read a book, etc.
4. The experience of sleeping outside is really invigorating.
5. Cooking over an open fire is awesome!

 The bad –  Bugs, lots and lots of big, angry bugs. And since I am not a proponent of Deet products I have gotten into many bug altercations. Even though I know they are our friends and don’t want to hurt me, I am a big wussy when it comes to bugs. There I have admitted it.

The ugly –see my Bugs comment!

There are a ton of websites out there devoted to camping and camping gear. Check out these sites for more information:  

• Eastern Mountain Sports
• REI
• Camping-USA
• Camping Reservations

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