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You need to get out more.

You don’t need to be a mountaineer or an Eagle Scout to enjoy a weekend in the wild—getting your dose of nature can be as simple as a couple nights in a tent at a nearby park. So conquer the great outdoors with tips on how to:

Buy the right gear—sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots, rope, and more
Pick a campsite, pitch a tent, tie essential knots, build a fire, and cook outdoors
Avoid and handle common problems, from poison ivy to mosquitoes to bears

Why Go Camping?

Camping is arguably the most adaptable form of vacation. You can plan a camping trip to suit almost any circumstance, skill level, or interest, from leisurely tent camping at a campground to serious backcountry mountaineering at high elevation and with no facilities.

What all camping trips have in common is an unmatched proximity to nature. As the number of people living in urban areas increases, rustic solitude, outdoor adventure, and crackling campfires become ever more appealing. Camping can give you a chance to: