Camping to save money

[TroyS]

I completely agree. It can really be a cost-effective way for anyone to have a vacation. It's one of the reasons why I managed to finally convince my wife and go camping again with the kids. Of course, that doesn't mean that we're evading hotels like the plague. Once in a while, it's also nice to just stay in a place where you feel a lot more pampered.

[ejdixon]

I pretty much agree with everyone else here. Camping is a lifestyle for me. It's a way for me to relax and unwind and just to think.

[ppine]

Some of the great times are traveling after a long day I just pull off in the woods somewhere. It is great to have a dog along or maybe a couple of mules for company. A simple cold dinner and sleeping in the back of the truck never get old unless the weather is terrible.

edit- I am suprised to find so many outdoor types using words like "pampered" and "luxurious." I have been to some fancy places a few times but always feel like the guests have attitude and the service people tend to be surly.

I don't get cruises, although on the Norwegian ones all the service people were my friends. But the guests were stand-offish. I prefer camping any day.

[beckya]

Yeah, it works but some people call it being homeless

[carmen]

I would rather camp than deal with a hotel any day. I have yet to stay in any place that I did not have a complaint about and I have stayed in some amazing places not counting expensive ones. It seems customer service went down hill a long time ago and I would much rather rely on myself than others at this point.

[ponderosa]

I enjoy a nice hotel, but I'd definitely rather camp than stay in a cheap hotel. And the only thing worse than a cheap hotel is a KOA-style commercial campground. My road trips usually consist of several nights of primitive or FS camping, with a few nights at a good hotel thrown in. Never an icky cheap hotel or commercial campground if it can possibly be avoided.

[twinsmommy]

I honestly would rather camp than stay at a hotel. Not only for the prices, but I get to use my own stuff when I am camping. I know that my things have been thoroughly cleaned, because I did it myself. I am a little bit of a germ freak, so even when we do stay in hotels, I always bring my own pillows and blankets. And those comforters on the beds...they go off the bed. I don't even use them.

[dashboardc33]

As long as you are staying in a rustic campsite, it is a great way to save money. While some of the more expensive campsite can be up to $45 and some cheap motels can be $40, you can save money by going camping in some rustic areas. This is a nice way to save money and have a fun vacation with the entire family.

[TroyS]

Originally Posted by beckya

Yeah, it works but some people call it being homeless

Sad, but true, beckya. Personally, I find that comment quite disturbing. While I'm not discounting the fact that there are some people that are now living in campers that have no choice because they lost their home. But there are some people that choose to live in campers simply because they would want to, whether it is to save money or it is just because it is the kind of lifestyle that they want to have.

[chuckdee]

In theory it sounds great but here in Texas and 60+ days of 100 degree heat could take its toll.