Primitive Camping?

I was just reading a blog that discussed primitive camping; The writer stated that it was all about camping the way they did back in the 1800's, including the clothing. Sounds like fun, but I do like contemporary camping equipment. With the right equipment, camping doesn't have to be uncomfortable.

I've done a fair whole of tent camping over the years, and the contemporary definition of primitive camping, at least the one used by most campgrounds for their sites, are those sites which don't have electricity and water. Truthfully, not having electricity when camping isn't a major issue, but I do sort of like having water available. Given the choice of a site without water and one with a spigot right there, I'll pay a couple of extra dollars for the ready water. Then on the other hand, I have brought my own on many occasions using a 5 gallon water carrier.

Tents Travel

Over the years I've done my share of tent camping on islands, in National Forests, in open fields, and on beaches, in what would be thought about primitive camping conditions, where anything conveniences we had were what we brought with us.

Regardless of where we camp, we like the convenience in case,granted by propane stoves, a good tent, a comfy cot or air mattress and a good sleeping bag. Add in a cooler, a Coleman lantern and a few other essentials, and you have the basics for a good "primitive" camping trip.

Cooking over an open fire is Ok for some things, but you can't beat the convenience of lighting a propane stove to cook on, or a having a good propane lantern to light up the site. And I love the queen size cot I found years back that uses a queen size air mattress...talk about comfortable camping. It fits perfectly inside my 5 person tent, which is just excellent for two habitancy and has sufficient room to stand up in when you're changing clothes. 8-)

Ok, so maybe it's not that primitive based on some people's definition, but it is fun getting out and sleeping in a tent in the outdoors. So leave me to my contemporary camping conveniences and a good size tent and I'll be happy with the contemporary definition of primitive camping.

I love the outdoors and will probably never get tired of tent camping, but I also like what is ready in contemporary camping equipment. Definitions can change over time as has camping, and with all the great camping tool ready today why not be comfortable? Use the camping technology ready for your next "primitive" camping trip and enjoy.

Primitive Camping?