Camping: Love it or hate it?

@maezee (41988)

United States

July 8, 2018 3:52pm CST

As a city girl, I love the IDEA of tent camping. In theory it should reconnect me to nature, rejuvinate, slow down the pace of city life... This weekend, like many times past, has proven otherwise. I think I just dislike camping! I love the hiking part, outdoors,but at the end of the night I would rather sleep in an air conditioned hotel with a shower. Me and my friend went to a park about 1.5 hours away from the city, that had some cool hiking spots along the way and a waterfall. We were exhausted after hiking 7 miles in the sun and humidity and probably could have benefit with a swimming lake but they were not any nearby. At the end of the night; both of us had a difficult time falling asleep. What about you? Do you love or hate camping?

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@rakski (120634)

• Philippines

8 Jul 18

Yes, I also love the idea of camping but the inconvenience it comes along with it is real.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Very real indeed! Do you go camping every so often just to see if youll like it again?

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

@rakski some campsites do have facilities. But i hear you!

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@rakski (120634)

• Philippines

10 Jul 18

@maezee camping yes. A long time ago. I plan to but I have kids, I do not think they will enjoy without the facilities of toilet and aircon.

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@Juliaacv (50857)

• Canada

9 Jul 18

We don't like to camp, but do love the outdoors. In fact camping to us is slow room service at the hotel we've checked into. And there isn't anything wrong with admitting that you need the conveniences of a good mattress, a/c and a regular sized bathroom nearby-not to mention the quiet mornings where you are not woken up by the birds chirping loudly.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

9 Jul 18

And falling asleep to all kinds of critters squacking! They were up late! Lol. I like your idea of camping.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

@Juliaacv nice. I do not have an AAA card but it seems like a great idea! For this campsite I paid $28 plus a $7 vehicle permit, making it $35. I ould have paid happily double for a roof over my head!

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@Juliaacv (50857)

• Canada

10 Jul 18

@maezee And if you have a AAA card (we have a CAA card) you get nice discounts on the room, usually it can mean the difference between a king or just a queen, so it pays to have a membership, and forget all about the critters at the campground.

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@MALUSE (69373)

• Germany

8 Jul 18

I was a member of a canoe club in my youth. We went camping nearly every weekend and on three-week-long boat tours in summer. I loved it.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

That sounds awesome. That is a great way to get in touch with nature and exercise. All good things!

@Melanie_Marie (1871)

• New Baltimore, Michigan

9 Jul 18

If I could have my own bug-free tent, I would love it. I'm allergic to bug bites. I'm also allergic to sleeping with others. hahaha

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Truly allergic to all bug bites?

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@Melanie_Marie (1871)

• New Baltimore, Michigan

10 Jul 18

@maezee Yep, (hypersensitive) - usually one bug bite (mosquito/spider/you name it) will get very large, red, and inflamed. Then the entire area wll begin to swell, and from there I break out in hives. Throat gets scratchy and sometimes floor of mouth starts hurting and swelling. Good times.

@Jessabuma (31700)

• Baguio, Philippines

8 Jul 18

Ohh yes, I do love camping too. It's fun and good experience.

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Glad to hear it. Do you go often?

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@Jessabuma (31700)

• Baguio, Philippines

10 Jul 18

@maezee not really. Hehe!! But I would love to

@arunima25 (87737)

• Bangalore, India

9 Jul 18

I do not have much experience of camping as I do not go for it very often. I did it a couple of times in school and it was fun then some 25 years back. The last one I did was in 2009 in Grand Canyon and that one was memorable one!!

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@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Oh nice! That is one place I plan to go this winter so I am glad you mentioned that! Do you remember where you camped? Or what else you visited while in that area?

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@arunima25 (87737)

• Bangalore, India

10 Jul 18

@maezee I lived in phoenix for long three years and visited Grand canyon several times during day and to see the beautiful sunset. That time we visited in the night. We did not visit places. We spent most time inside camp playing cards, games and singing. In the morning, we went for some hiking. Looking at the moonlit night through our tents was too good!!

We liked the beautiful sunrise.

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@id_peace (14005)

• Singapore

9 Jul 18

I have a dislike for camping.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Do you know why? I think I am in he same boat but just wondering!

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@id_peace (14005)

• Singapore

10 Jul 18

Just dislike it

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@LeaPea2417 (37336)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Jul 18

I use to like it but not anymore.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

How come?

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@LeaPea2417 (37336)

• Toccoa, Georgia

10 Jul 18

@maezee I use to be able to take the heat and bugs , but not anymore.

@LadyDuck (470823)

• Switzerland

9 Jul 18

I hate camping, this is something I never did even when I was young.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Do you like the outdoors at all? Or just dislike the idea of tent camping?

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@LadyDuck (470823)

• Switzerland

10 Jul 18

@maezee I love the outdoors, but I fully dislike the idea of tent camping.

@paigea (36318)

• Canada

9 Jul 18

I love sleeping in a tent. I am too scared of bears though, and Hubby needs a bathroom in the night. So, we have a small trailer.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

I am so afraid of bears as well! It has prevented me from traveling in Montana or Colorado and hiking there. Which is sad. Agh. By the way I havent seen your name around much! Hope you are doing well :)

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@paigea (36318)

• Canada

10 Jul 18

@maezee I am well. Spent a week camping, kayaking and hiking. Sitting by the fire at night with friends. Noone to hike with me, so I didn't go on the great trails, I stuck to the road. Saw a small bear who saw me first. He was scooting into the bush when I saw him. Every time I have seen a bear, they have just gone away. School is out, but I seem to be having a busy month anyway. Some wonderful hikes in Montanna, I remember from years ago. And I did sleep in a tent in those days.

@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

9 Jul 18

was it possible that you were not able to sleep soundly because of excitement, or there were many noises around, like howling of foxes?

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Perhaps. But it was also very lumpy and uncomforable! Next time if I gi again I will bring ear plugs i think!

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

10 Jul 18

@maezee right, and just listen to music.

@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

9 Jul 18

@maezee I am not a camper. I do not like it.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Are you more of a city person as well?

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

10 Jul 18

@maezee Yes I am.

• United States

9 Jul 18

My family loves camping and hiking both.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Do you do it a lot?

• United States

10 Jul 18

@maezee About 2 or 3 times a year.

@ihasaquestion (8274)

•

10 Jul 18

I used to love helping out my friends setting up tents and just chill while they went fishing, barbecuing or listening to some music. However, those were my teenage days and I have a more considerable and slower pace nowadays. Camping is sure fun, but it's not for me anymore. My idea of fun has changed eversince.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

I think me too. Plus just getting older, its harder to do thise same activities!

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@ihasaquestion (8274)

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10 Jul 18

@maezee Agree. Perhaps once in awhile will be good for the soul.

@snowy22315 (179752)

• United States

9 Jul 18

I used to love it,,,but at my age..glamping is much better. Nonetheless I may go one day this summer.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Glamping? Is this hotel camping? If so I hear you!

@Courtlynn (67086)

• United States

8 Jul 18

I've been once or twice, and hated it. Definitely not for me. Sorry you couldn't swim or sleep.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Ah no big deal. It was still an experience. Ha. Hope all is well in your corner of the world :)

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@Courtlynn (67086)

• United States

10 Jul 18

@maezee thats true.. i guess. Things are okay enough here.

@Sweetsherz (265)

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9 Jul 18

I looooove camping

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Tell me more!

@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

9 Jul 18

Oh so sad. I haven't tried camping. I have done trekking once, it was lot of fun.

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Here tent camping is definitely a favorite pasttime for many. And its usually inexpensive. Which is good!

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@brokekid0212 (1187)

• Philippines

9 Jul 18

I would love too but the mosquitos would be a problem :"(

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Mosquitoes are the worst!

@Fliafaith (763)

• Nairobi, Kenya

9 Jul 18

i love loooove camping and everything that comes with it

@maezee (41988)

• United States

10 Jul 18

Do you? Do you go often?