I have a roof to keep the rain and sun off, walls to keep the wind and critters out, heat, A/C, plumbing, TV, internet and a nice soft bed. Why on earth would I want to go camping?
The answer is travel. Camping is an inexpensive (relatively) way to go where I want to go. Sometimes, the only way to go there.
Having done everything from a tarp stretched between the roof of the car and the ground, to tents, to trailers, to pickup campers, to a 28’ motorhome, I prefer a van.
Using a van as a sheet metal tent with a secure bed and a chemical toilet for urban areas, I can move quickly or leisurely, anywhere, in any kind of weather. Day hikes give me coverage of where the van won't go.
I’ve traveled most of the US and Canada this way, successfully.
Sit around the campfire, commune with nature, listen to the Whip-o-will, then crawl into my secure cocoon. Or if the weather really goes to hell make sandwiches and read or keep moving to better weather.
Next morning, I’m off and running without waiting for the tent to dry and an hour of packing. Just throw the crap in the van and boogie. I can even camp in bear country after Labor Day.
This makes me a......
wait for it
HAPPY CAMPER.
