The Simple Life

[tirolski]

I do trust my builder. He's telling me we'll need to blast. I'll make sure I understand our choices fully once our spot is excavated.

There’s professional blasters nearby.
Just another bump in the road, Harvey.

 

[Tjf1967]

Drizoro Maxdinamit Cement. Nott nearly as exciting

 

[SIAWOL]

It's my religion, my peace of mind, my reset to the year. It's proof the simple things are what's important. Our camp has no TV, internet service, cell service, and is very rustic with no outside interruptions. Wouldn't trade that week for anything.

Amen, camp.
Best time I've had in last several years was hiking the NPT last summer with junior. No people (save for a handful), no masks, no TV, no news, no chores, no decisions to make, no work, no phone. Just wake up, walk, lunch, walk some more, unroll sleeping bag, nap, eat, sleep. Plenty of conversation, but plenty of silence too. Just the memories of it have gotten me through many a bad day ever since.

and to borrow from that dang Sopranos prequel's paraphrasing of Buddhist philosophy...."Pain comes from always wanting things"

 

[tirolski]

Amen, camp.
Best time I've had in last several years was hiking the NPT last summer with junior. No people (save for a handful), no masks, no TV, no news, no chores, no decisions to make, no work, no phone. Just wake up, walk, lunch, walk some more, unroll sleeping bag, nap, eat, sleep. Plenty of conversation, but plenty of silence too. Just the memories of it have gotten me through many a bad day ever since.

Yup.
Hiked the AT for a couple months years ago.
Still remember it well.
We didn’t hike for a couple days when we were camped by a nice waterfall in the southern mountains.
No reason to move camp at all.

 

[Face4Me]

Our camp has no TV, internet service, cell service, and is very rustic with no outside interruptions. Wouldn't trade that week for anything.

In 2016, I did an eleven day back-packing trek with my son's scout troop in the Mountains of New Mexico ... same thing ... no TV, not internet, no phones ... complete disconnect from the "real" world ... it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

 

[raisingarizona]

In 2016, I did an eleven day back-packing trek with my son's scout troop in the Mountains of New Mexico ... same thing ... no TV, not internet, no phones ... complete disconnect from the "real" world ... it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

You guys are making me want to go backpacking again. It’s been a good while.

 

[Brownski]

You guys are making me want to go backpacking again. It’s been a good while.

Me too

 

[tirolski]

You guys are making me want to go backpacking again. It’s been a good while.

Thought of dusting mine off too. Next year. Been awhile.

 

[Campgottagopee]

In 2016, I did an eleven day back-packing trek with my son's scout troop in the Mountains of New Mexico ... same thing ... no TV, not internet, no phones ... complete disconnect from the "real" world ... it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

Rt on
When my week is over and I start driving back home, as I start to see traffic, stop lights, people, etc, it makes me want to turn around and go back to camp. Happens every year.

 

[raisingarizona]

Rt on
When my week is over and I start driving back home, as I start to see traffic, stop lights, people, etc, it makes me want to turn around and go back to camp. Happens every year.

I haven’t been recreational camping (other then a few nights here and there car camping) for years now. I work 8 on and have 6 off but I camp in the field for work so when I’m home I need to be on ft Dad duty. Work definitely fills my needs being outdoors but about day 4 or 5 or so at home I’m often eager to get back to it.

It’s a killer gig and I absolutely love it but recreational camping is still different. I love backpacking for the things brownski, Tirol ski and face4me already mentioned. The need for nothing, walking and general wilderness loitering is such an awesome experience.