{"id":904,"date":"2018-07-10T15:55:52","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T15:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pinkoi.com\/en\/uncategorized\/mmzee3mr\/"},"modified":"2018-07-10T15:55:52","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T15:55:52","slug":"mmzee3mr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.pinkoi.com\/en\/design\/mmzee3mr\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping for Newbies: How to get Started with Casual Car Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As camping newbies, we\u2019ve learned that there are so many forms of camping and not all beginner\u2019s guides are created equal. If you\u2019re a casual camper like us looking for minimum gear and skill investments, this article is for you!<\/p>\n

When we first started, all we wanted was an occasional getaway to nature, not hardcore backpacking camping. We’ve researched so much in campgrounds and camping gears, nowwe can help you prepare and enjoy the first calling to camp<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Since when is camping easy?<\/h2>\n

We were not excited about camping until this: Alite\u2019s Outside 101<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If good design means making difficult things easy, Alite Designs has succeeded. Targeting urbanites, Alite\u2019s Outsided 101<\/a> writes for people like us, talking about camping skills, goods, destinations, recipes and more in human language along with beautiful pictures. In California, they even have a\u00a0free rental program.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve felt overwhelmed or doubted whether camping is for you, give it a read: you will be converted.<\/p>\n

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How to approach camping gear<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s about moving your home to the outdoors! For example:<\/p>\n

Bedroom? \u261e\u00a0bring a tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping pad.
Kitchen? \u261e bring a stove, propanes, and firewood.
Lighting? \u261e bring lanterns, flashlights<\/a> and headlights.<\/p>\n

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There are no ways around these basic needs, but as for what gears meet these needs, rent or borrow two to four times to find out. Check out the rental options at Sports Basement, REI and independent rentals and you\u2019ll quickly learn about the standards too.<\/p>\n

Understand what the equipments are for, and what purposes different design details serve. For example, a stove works best with the pots and pans you can bring from home. Yoga mats can be a sleeping pad alternative until you prove that they don\u2019t keep you warm.<\/p>\n

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After this, buying your own gear usually starts to offset the rental costs, and you\u2019ll have experience to make purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n

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Understanding campgrounds and campsites<\/h2>\n

Hipcamp<\/a> makes it hip and easy to “shop\u201d for campgrounds. Over 280,000 campsites across the U.S. are listed on Hipcamp. Our wish list kept getting longer with the beautiful campgrounds in redwoods, rivers and meadows!<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s how to navigate the differences between campgrounds:<\/p>\n