RoadtripsAndCampfires
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I watch a lot of YouTube videos and love getting to "know" some of those out there I'll likely run into some day. Something struck me about a few of the comments and it has kind of been there for a few weeks and I thought worth bringing up.
I've been camping since I was a child. When I was 17 I kept a check off list and a packed box in my closet ready for Friday night so I could take off for the river at a moment's notice. My dream since then was to someday not have to pack up Sunday afternoon to be at work Monday morning and keep going until I wanted to stop. So I've been thinking along those lines for 50 years now and soon, a year or so, we will be off because thank goodness my husband has always thought the same.
I've always said campers are the friendliest people and I'd rather have them as my neighbors then those who stay in their houses and hide.
So, because we have been planning this for so long as well as because we are long time campers, we do have a lot of stuff and likely will end up with a larger vehicle/trailer than those who live in their cars . I don't see anything wrong with that. I would hope someone would not look down on me for having more space and more things any more than I would look down on them for having less. When I see rigs way larger and more expensive than mine I think how awesome for them, it's not for me but I don't make judgements. Same with folks in cars or tents.
Some people are introverts, extroverts, etc. Me, I like to bring my "stuff." I get bored, I love nature but sometimes I like things to do. When I was in my early 20's I had people coming by my campsite as word got around about how much this young single mom packed into that little Honda car! I had a folding bench, tent, pool for my baby, toys for her, air compresser and tubes for the river and who knows what else. But I was happy. Of course I knew not about cargo carry weight capacity at the time. If it fits I can take it. At that same campground I would lend hammer, spices, can openers, tools, etc. if someone needed them. You should see my check off list. Trust me, downsizing has become a full time project.
In all my years I never heard someone complain about what size another's rig was or what they did or did not bring, the exception being if it was too much alcohol, tempers, music, etc. but not stuff. As long as you are respectful and keep a clean camp is what matters.
Remember, the "R" in "RV" means recreation. Toys are acceptable. Comfort is acceptable. Minimalist living is acceptable. Of all the places most of the population doesn't care what you do or do not have it would be those in the campgrounds. The very best people are drawn to nature.
Hope to see you on the road ....
I've been camping since I was a child. When I was 17 I kept a check off list and a packed box in my closet ready for Friday night so I could take off for the river at a moment's notice. My dream since then was to someday not have to pack up Sunday afternoon to be at work Monday morning and keep going until I wanted to stop. So I've been thinking along those lines for 50 years now and soon, a year or so, we will be off because thank goodness my husband has always thought the same.
I've always said campers are the friendliest people and I'd rather have them as my neighbors then those who stay in their houses and hide.
So, because we have been planning this for so long as well as because we are long time campers, we do have a lot of stuff and likely will end up with a larger vehicle/trailer than those who live in their cars . I don't see anything wrong with that. I would hope someone would not look down on me for having more space and more things any more than I would look down on them for having less. When I see rigs way larger and more expensive than mine I think how awesome for them, it's not for me but I don't make judgements. Same with folks in cars or tents.
Some people are introverts, extroverts, etc. Me, I like to bring my "stuff." I get bored, I love nature but sometimes I like things to do. When I was in my early 20's I had people coming by my campsite as word got around about how much this young single mom packed into that little Honda car! I had a folding bench, tent, pool for my baby, toys for her, air compresser and tubes for the river and who knows what else. But I was happy. Of course I knew not about cargo carry weight capacity at the time. If it fits I can take it. At that same campground I would lend hammer, spices, can openers, tools, etc. if someone needed them. You should see my check off list. Trust me, downsizing has become a full time project.
In all my years I never heard someone complain about what size another's rig was or what they did or did not bring, the exception being if it was too much alcohol, tempers, music, etc. but not stuff. As long as you are respectful and keep a clean camp is what matters.
Remember, the "R" in "RV" means recreation. Toys are acceptable. Comfort is acceptable. Minimalist living is acceptable. Of all the places most of the population doesn't care what you do or do not have it would be those in the campgrounds. The very best people are drawn to nature.
Hope to see you on the road ....
