Am I too old to camp?

[@hikewithmike4673]

you are never too old to camp!....the wilderness is good medicine for the body, mind, and spirit!!

[@worldgirl2850]

You are right. I cleanses us in many ways!

[@rosewilkes8567]

@@worldgirl2850I just turned 60 and I’m going out on the road for the first time next month❤

[@kellilangley3875]

I’m almost 60 and tent camp as much as I can! I’m the one who sets up camp for my kids, their kids, significant others, and any strays who show up, then I’m usually the one who tears down camp when it’s time to go home. I also solo camp quite a bit. You’re never too old!

[@clowd9931]

Great job! Continue to live your best life.

[@worldgirl2850]

That's the plan!

[@brianbenedict8374]

Your never too old to camp! Although it helps if you have good knees and a stable back!!

[@worldgirl2850]

So true! I have a good back, and one knee replacement. Not bad!

[@mycocoaone]

I have gotten to old to camp. Need my rollenator to walk thru a store. I cannot set up camp anymore. So yes, you can get too old to camp!

[@worldgirl2850]

@@mycocoaone What if you get someone to set it all up for you? Just sit and watch as they do all the work. A nice camping chair is essential!

[@auntyv]

Been camping on whitewater rafting trips for almost 40 years. This week last year I was on the Deschutes River for five days. I am 65. I found several things that make the difference for me when camping. 1) Pack clothing to layer. 2) Wool can be your best friend, whether clothing or blanket. 3) Have a good idea of expected weather and plan accordingly. 4) If you can get off the ground (cot or hammock) you will sleep warmer. 5) You are your own best heat source. Stoke that furnace with complex carbs and plenty of protein so you can keep warm. 6) Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. 7) Do not neglect your own personal care when you are camping. In fact, you should pay more attention, as you are now more subject to the effects of exposure to sun, wind, etc. Don't risk sunburn or getting chapped - it will rob you of sleep and make you uncomfortable. It is easy to get hypothermic when sunburnt as our body goes into overdrive to cope with the burn and can make cold exposure worse. 8) Have a good first aid kit, but use your brain if there is something you lack. I once scratched a finger, and dang if it didn't hurt like the dickens. Scope mouthwash to the rescue. It took out the sting, disinfected a bit and made the rest of the trip better. 9) Camp lazy. Do what is necessary to have a nice camp, but you don't have to try to earn any scout badges by going on any death march hikes or exerting yourself more than usual. 10) Relax, have a good time, ask for help if you need it, pitch in where you can.

[@worldgirl2850]

You sound like a seasoned outdoor person! All good advice and essential. It's no picnic out in the wild, got to take it seriously!

[@JesseCase]

Never too old! Can't stop, won't stop as the cool kids would say!

[@worldgirl2850]

Never! So right!

[@Haystack63]

I turn 62 next October, and I'm going to solo tent camp. There is so much to consider when setting up a system that works for you. I am not new to camping, but when you plan on doing it year round, that's a whole nother ball game. I am keeping it as primitive as I can without lacking for anything. More than likely state/county parks, north in the summer, then head south for the winter. Get a site for a month at a time. As long as you have your health, your never too old to do the most peaceful thing on this planet. imo.

[@worldgirl2850]

@@Haystack63 I agree with you. I hope you find many great adventures ahead of you!

[@bobmartens1089]

Im almost 68 and tow a smaller rv 7000km each winter alone to AZ and boondock for 4 mths in the desert. Not roughing it like you in a tent! But i love being self reliant and enjoy the challenges everyday brings. But the most important thing is to stay active and in good shape physically and mentality otherwise its not doable.

[@worldgirl2850]

Wow, to me that's scary towing something! I would like something like what you have, but I'd have to get a different vehicle and get over my fear. Thanks for sharing!

[@Michelle514C]

Good morning, I'm a new subscriber from Atlanta Ga thanks for sharing your adventures. STAY BLESSED AND SAFE 😊 always have FUN when you're camping

[@worldgirl2850]

@@Michelle514C Thank you Michelle, glad you’re here!

[@arnitacanas5958]

New subscriber here from Kansas. Love your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@worldgirl2850]

Thank you so much!

[@Nomadiccamping]

Never Stop Dreaming. I too have a Gazelle and l love it 8:39

[@worldgirl2850]

The Gazelle is so easy to put up, no poles!

[@raphmaster23]

Reminds me of the time i was hanging out with my sister i hadn't seen her for a couple of years, we were swinging on an empty swingset. Someone called the police on us and they came by said we were too old to swing and to leave the area lol 🤣🤣

[@worldgirl2850]

That's hilarious. They were totally wrong. You can be on the swings if you want to Lol.

[@angeliawolfe2626]

Just an FYI, dawn dish soap is biodegradable. They use it to clean oil spill gunk off of ducks etc.

[@worldgirl2850]

I'll have to tell my son that. Thanks.

[@dyanstoutenburg9974]

Those CRaZy chipmunks!

[@barbshubert9667]

Find a ground cover that will fit your Gazelle on top between the fly cover the top of the tent. It will help hold the heat in. Set up your Gazelle and before you put the fly on, throw the ground cover on, then the fly. Use the top poles to secure everything. You need to know the size of your Gazelle tent top (not the fly). It works. Great for winter camping.

[@worldgirl2850]

Thanks, I’ll try that!

[@worldgirl2850]

That's great. I don't know if I'm gonna do winter camping yet, lol!

[@cherylbarrett3443]

I don't think there is an age limit on camping. I am retired and am a teardrop camper. Before I had the teardrop, though, I had a motorcycle tent camper that I towed with my car, which was a lot of fun and expanded the gear-carrying capacity of my small car.

[@lorihamlin3604]

My daughter lives near Vail and we occasionally camp on my visits from my 325 foot elevation home. I’ve never adjusted to the higher elevation. Not sure I could breathe at 11,000 feet. Hiking would be out of the question. I have a Sienna minivan set up for camping and also a gazelle tent. Im 73 and plan to camp as long as I can safely do solo.

[@worldgirl2850]

That's so cool. I'm with you, gotta do what makes you happy.

[@DAOR210104]

I am happy to see you! please let me know what is the reason for the deletion of your previous videos. I liked them so much!❤

[@worldgirl2850]

I am so happy to see you. I deleted prior videos as my life has taken a turn. I’m divorced now and moved to CO to live near my son. I am creating different content to reflect all the changes. Thank you!

[@DAOR210104]

Thank you for your answer. I understand. it's wonderful that you decided to restart your journey in KZbin. I would like to see more videos. good luck 🤞 ❤

[@cathienelson5978]

nice to "find" your channel today.

[@andavis1870]

Absolutely NOT... Camping knows no age, gender or anything else for that matter. As long as you are having fun and enjoying every single second is all that counts. Love the Gazelle, that's next on my list of tents to get, My favorite type of tents to camp in. I hope you had an amazing time and will continue. Happy camping!

[@worldgirl2850]

@@andavis1870 thank you so much. Yes, try the gazelle, can’t wait to see how you decorate it!

[@deekelley891]

I think your gear is why you were cold. You need a warmer sleeping bag to start with. If a storm rolls in unexpectedly and the temps fall you can be in trouble.

[@worldgirl2850]

Yes, I just bought a new sleeping bag that's highly rated. It's from the brand Nemo.It cost more than the Walmart one, but it'll be worth it.

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Just found you, I start camping in my van next fall at 64yrs young!

[@worldgirl2850]

Congratulations! Enjoy it all!

[@annalizajensen2021]

Your not old but maybe its time to get a van so your already set up I’m soon to be 69 want to camp so badly You have a beautiful family keep camping

[@worldgirl2850]

Thank you so much. I do plan to keep camping!

[@kewalsh79]

Hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

[@worldgirl2850]

It takes a while, lol!

[@davidsolomon868]

You are not to old but I think you need to upgrade out out of the tent. Have you looked at lightweight teardrop camper

[@worldgirl2850]

Yes, I’m researching it! I would love one.

[@billyjoejimbob6958]

Agree 100% I gave up tent camping last year and got a used popup camper and its awesome. Would never do tents again, thats for the youngins.

[@Steve-od6hi]

At 11,000 fwwt there are no trees in Calif.

[@worldgirl2850]

Wow, this place near Vail was abundant with trees.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I slept in sleeping bag in - 45 F ,it was cold.

[@worldgirl2850]

Exactly! Too cold for me!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

@worldgirl2850 Definitely, and I had my cat.Brrr.I. in Ontario 🇨🇦 so it gets pretty cold here.

[@gailinaustau]

Don't put the toilet in the middle of the camp

[@carolynhoover9444]

How old are you? I watch Wendy Outdoors. She is 75 years old. Solo ca.ping❤❤❤

[@Nomadiccamping]

I thought Wendy was 83

[@worldgirl2850]

I’m 71. I love her channel.

[@rosalindcampanella3643]

I'm 61 and love camping, Matter of fact I'm getting ready to buy a older class A r.v. Intend to live in it.

[@worldgirl2850]

Wow, that's exciting! Best of luck!