Camping is a word without clear definition. To the free spirited, it’s a vehicle for communion, the outdoors a place to unplug and seek tranquility. To your so-called “glampers”, campgrounds are simply venues, whereby fields, lakes and mountains are backdrops for the party. No judgement here; nature is your playground, and she wants you to play (as long as you’re respectful). We all have different preferences when we gear up for a night, weekend or long-term stay out there. But setting up a proper base camp, regardless of your style, is crucial to both comfort and safety in the outdoors — plus, it’s fun. So whether you’re a bare-bones minimalist, you consider a portable ice cream maker crucial to your general well-being, or you just fall somewhere in between, here’s what you need to set up a variety of different sterling base camps this summer.
The Backpacker
Quality Over Quantity
