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Azzu@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Little common luxuries, lots of nature, lots of silence, freedom from most things. It’s a return to a more ancient, simple way of life.

For some people this represents extreme comfort and serenity.

For other people they don’t understand why you’d give up having a warm shower readily available (or similar things) and are annoyed the whole way.

Have fun finding out what’s yours! :D

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BlueEther@no.lastname.nz ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
You have had some really good replies so far.

In the mountains realty could mean anything

I’ve done winter camping in snow - in the mountains

I’ve done summer camping (in snow, shit can go sideways) - in the mountains

I’ve done subtropical camping - in the mountains

I’ve done temperate camping - in the mountains

I’ve done 90 mph wind camping - in the mountains

I’ve also done some absolutely drop dead breathtaking camping in the mountains

As others have said, beperpaired for it to be colder than you expect.

Are you walking / hiking in, or car?

Enjoy it
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- tetris11@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Ive been camping everywhere, man. Camped in deserts far, man
  
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FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
The most uncomfortable shitty sleep you’ll ever have in your entire life. The only good part of camping is drinking before bed. Everything else fucking blows

Source: extremely grumpy old guy

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- Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  They have lightweight air matresses. I get the best sleep ever camping, as long as it gets below 60 in the night.
  
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- CHOPSTEEQ@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  Hammock camping! My last trip was my first time sleeping in a hammock and it was a revelation.
  
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Bristlecone@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
It’s the best!

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naught101@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Go in with low expectations, and you’ll probably have a good time. Here’s some to start with:

You’ll be sore from walking. Sleeping might be uncomfortable or cold, or wet. Food will probably be crap, or hard to cook. Animals will freak you out in the middle of the night, or try to eat your food. You’ll smell like smoke (unless it’s a fire ban, then you’ll be cold). Taking a dump in the bush is not comfortable, even after you get used to it.

It’s type 2 fun though, so it’ll be good in hindsight. Also you’ll probably see a bunch of beautiful shit and maybe get to swim somewhere nice. Just gotta give it a go, and see if it’s for you. Personally I love it.

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- A_norny_mousse@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  
  type 2 fun … good in hindsight
  
  I love that.
  
  I hope it’s possible to get a campfire going otherwise it’s really only half the fun.
  
  And coffee cooked on a campfire is better than any other.
  
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kmartburrito@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Prepare for the weather properly! Your friend should take care of most of the tough parts, but one thing you can do is understand what “the mountains” means in your area.

For example, for me the mountains in Colorado get down below freezing still this time of year, so if I were camping I’d need to ensure I have a proper sleeping bag (temperature rated for the overnight temps you’ll be in up in the mountains) and pad to go under it (absolutely necessary for thermal reasons really any time you’re camping) plus clothes to wear overnight, such as thermal tops and bottoms and socks, even a hat/beanie if it’s cold enough. If you’ve never camped in cold weather, it can be intimidating, miserable, or even deadly if you’re unprepared. I absolutely love doing it (I use a hammock and not a tent, it’s a blast).

However your friend may have most of this for you, so focus on your clothes, he should probably have advice on this topic as well.

Enjoy your first time! It can be an incredible experience with the right company and planning. It’s always fun to connect with nature and disconnect from our everyday lives and technology.

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SassyRamen@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
I love camping, it’s one of the few things in life that bring me happiness. It is not for everyone. I can give you info and tips depending on country if you want.

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betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Intense.

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- PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  🙂📎 Did you mean “in tents”?
  
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  - spankmonkey@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Don’t call out their typing impediment like that!
    
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twistypencil@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Expect to see the night sky like you have never seen it before.

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Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
I take it they are handing the camping equipment. Take enough warm things, you are in the elements all night. You will spend a fair bit of time sitting around in nature talking shit. Take some booze / weed to help conversation flow into weird places. Snacks as per above.

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nesc@lemmy.cafe ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
It’s tiring and fun and for most people breaks routine. Most of the time you probably won’t be able or interested in looking at the phone so it takes some pressure of your mind as well.

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- 2fast@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
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  - jimmux@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Bring more warm stuff than you think you need. An extra blanket, beanie, thick socks (and spare pairs).
    
    Also sun protection. Broad hat and sunscreen. Even if you think it won’t be sunny.
    
    Wet wipes can go a long way with cleanliness.
    
    More drinking water than you expect.
    
    That should cover the basic comforts. For the rest it sounds like you can just go with the flow.
    
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Dropper_Post@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Brokeback Mountain

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ambitious_bones@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Have you discussed the poop question already? Depending on where you are there different rules and things to look out for. Sounds like a joke but this can be a dealbreaker for how good a time you have.

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Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
The one time I went camping, it just felt like I was cosplaying as a homeless person.

Luckily no bears ate me.

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_Momo_@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
It’s fun, especially if you stay reasonably warm and dry.

Definitely take warm clothes, like sweat pants, and a warm jacket. Also I’d suggest gloves + warm hat for at night. Mountains can be significantly colder, depending on elevation. Couple pairs of warm socks ftw.

Second pair of shoes is good, goes double if it’s wet.

Talk to your friend about what else you need. Good junk food is essential, along with some protein bars to add to your meal food. Sometimes you need calories after a hike or activity, and cooking takes too long. Or you are cold, or whatever.

Deck of cards or small board game. A book to read.

Alcohol - depending on the trip, if you are backpacking and inexperienced, no alcohol. If you are car camping somewhere more civilized, not unsafe to have a beer or something in the evening. You want to avoid dumb accidents in places you can’t easily drive out of to a hospital. Carrying someone out is bad because everyone else invariably gets knee/ankle/other issues.

If you are backpacking/hiking far some aspirin or your preferred otc. You may be sore, will help you sleep. Band aids for blisters. And a small first aid kit is always good.

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Mothra@mander.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
You have some really good answers. Just remember,

INSECT REPELLENT.

That’s what you need. People tend to forget about ticks, mosquitoes, horseflies and whatnot. And if you’re in Australia, add leeches to the list. They can be vicious and ruin your experience if you go unprepared.

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cabbage@piefed.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
What is it like?

For me, it's my favourite thing in the world. I feel more at home when I'm in the middle of the mountains not having seen people for days than when I'm in any building I've ever lived in. We evolved for these conditions, and at least for some of us it resonates with our souls - much like the ocean calls to others.

The experience of hiking is a bit like running, just dragged out over days. In the beginning you have energy. At some point you get tired, and you might want to stop for a while and you're worried if you're going to make it. And then you push through, and suddenly your body is in walking mode. So don't get too worried if you start feeling tired early in the hike.

As for the tent, the experience varies a lot. Is it raining? Are there lots of mosquitoes or midges? Is it cold? Are you walking until sunset, or do you have time at the camp site? What is the terrain you put your tent on?

You generally don't have the answer to those questions. I have had a wide variety of experiences in tents - crazy tent pole-breaking winds, thunderstorms beyond anything I believed was possible, floods, cows trying to graze underneath the tent in the middle of the night. Most of the time though the biggest event is waking up to the view, or going out to take a leak at night and enjoying the night sky.

The important thing is to always be flexible and open to improvise. When you're in up there you're at the mercy of the mountain, and you adjust your plans accordingly. Many mountain folks believe that the mountain has a will of its own that needs to be respected, and I don't hink it's too far from reality. Following from that is that the experience is never completely predictable, which is part of what makes its appeal infinite.

Enjoy!

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ToadOfHypnosis@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
It’s great. It’s super relaxing and a great way to stay at interesting places on the cheap. You can learn a lot of useful skills doing it as well. Humans lived most of our existence much more in the outdoors than today. I think it’s therapeutic to connect with nature in a more direct way like a lot of camping styles / locations can offer.

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theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
It’s fun. Getting away from it all and spending some quality time with nature. Hiking yourself into exhaustion. Sitting peacefully by the fire and watching it crackle.

Have low expectations and try to roll with whatever situations happen, things won’t be ideal or perfect. There might be rain, there might be mosquitos, it might get chilly at night, the ground might be hard where you sleep. The best thing to do is be prepared and try to keep a good attitude. There is a kind of fun to be had in persevering through any unideal situations that happen.

There are a lot of useful skills for camping that can , and a good way to spend the time on the first trip is to start learning these. Like if you’ve never made a campfire before, ask your friend to teach you how to gather kindling and build the fire.

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