Family Camping Success?! Top Tips and Hacks for Your Outdoor Adventure!

[@judybage4083]

I love camping. I don’t care if it rains. Tip for wet/ Sandy shoes in the tent. Take a large plastic bag ( those blue IKEA bags are ideal) when you step in the tent, step into the open bag and take off your shoes then the mud and wet stay in the bag. E

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

I LOVE this tip, Judy. Thanks for sharing!! 🥾

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Why do I hate camping/hiking/being in rural outdoors/countryside? 1. Dangerous animals. People whine all the time about how there are dangerous and "toxic" people (which is bogus, because ANYONE can be toxic - look at the positivity cult people who judge you for not being happy and positive) but so to can animals be assholes. Especially dangerous ones who have no qualms with eating you. Now of course, if your into the religion of evolution/science, you MIGHT support this, but not me. So if an animal attacks a person unprovoked, yeah, that animal deserves to die and that person shouldn't be attacked! Did you know bears actually break into homes too, as do other creatures and insects? Which leads into my next point 2. Majority of insects - Aside from butterflies and honey-bees (you keep their distance, they usually stay away from you), most insects are a nuisance at best and deadly at worse - especially for those who are allergic. It ain't fun being a feast for mosquitoes, even if you are wearing organic bug repellent and if you encounter a swarm of killer bees or fire ants, etc. especially those exotic ones like bullet ants - most people learn probably best to avoid them (which is kinda hard when your outdoors). Of course, bugs get indoors as well as outdoors, but they're LESS of them indoors. Just a fact and if you DO have insect pests, thank gosh for them house centipedes, they can kill cockroaches, ants, spiders (semi-unfortunately, because they do play a part in killing some of the pesky insects), bed bugs, etc. All the same though, I'm not interested being in bug territory and contracting deadly parasitic diseases like malaria or dengue fever, bot flies, gangrene from sand flies, etc - try looking that up - you bet those people were NOT happy having got that. 3. The Sun - Reality/factually is that not everyone seeks to become a piece of burnt sweet potato, or worse. Yes, its shallow but hey, its easier to avoid the sun and getting an unwanted tan than spending weeks/months later trying to scrub it off - and yes it DOES get costly removing a natural tan. 4. The general outdoors - Okay, I get it. Nature is beautiful to some people, but so to does also indoor locations. I am more excited seeing the inside of an opera house or an old building than looking at the ocean, a field, the forest, or mountains. My interest in the outdoors at peak is three minutes at best - 2 usually. I can look at the visuals and be like - "Okay, I'm done. That's all I need to see". I don't need to go out and smell the trees, smell the flowers, sleep in the dirt, and behave like an animal or tree hugger. Also, just because one is an indoors person doesn't mean they want to all cut down all trees or pollute the planet - another common myth dispelled. 5. Deadly Weather - Yes, there are dangerous EVERYWHERE - BUT it is unlikely your going to get immediately hit with a downpour inside your home, unless your in a hurricane and it does destroy your home. So to with tornadoes, but they usually destroy your home, as does flash floods. I actually like rain, but as said, I can enjoy it for 3minutes - 15 minutes if its a REALLY hot day and I can't afford to go to an indoor natural pool (which is FAR BETTER - seriously, there needs to be more indoor natural pools. Natural hot springs, yo - and the ancestors built buildings around them - best of both worlds! Granted, they didn't always have good plumbing but we can learn from them) but after that, I'm good. And if I don't want to go out and be in the rain to cool off, I can do it indoors in my shower and I can get to relax and have a home spa (home spas are so relaxing and so much fun, and far cheaper than the more expensive spas). I'll take an indoor spa day over a rainy day outdoors any day. So all in all, if I want to see the beauty of nature, that's what windows and coffee table picture books or the telly is for, I can enjoy looking at it without getting into it and when I do have to go from point A to point B, C, D, E, etc indoors - yeah I have to subject myself to it, but I don't take any interest really in it. My interest is people, good and bad, and just enjoying relaxing indoors either by going to a dance class, going to a library, going to a theater or opera, or the movies, go to a roller skating rink, etc. There is a breath of activity to do indoors. Not bad for so-called couch potatoes, eh? :)

[@jjhikespa3600]

I love this! It doesn’t matter when I planned a camping trip, it has always rained. It has taught my kids flexibility and to be positive even when faced with less than ideal circumstances. And they always have a good story to tell when we get home!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

EXACTLY!!! It's a fun place for everyone to experience something together. I hope our luck with camping weather changes soon!!!

[@Heygoodlooking-lk9kg]

Whatever happens in family camping its all part of a great adventure with your kids

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

That is SO true!!! I'm now embracing all of these moments...which you'll hopefully see in our video out on Sunday!! Thanks for taking the time to message!

[@boblem5994]

I remember on our honeymoon I took my new bride camping. It rained solid and on the day we departed the sun came out. Well, after 36 years we are still married but, I go camping by myself nowadays. Funny, when the kids were young I still find myself packing for four. I just watched your video and I think everyone in the family deserves a merit badge for sticking it through. Yes, David, hang in there because the good camping trips do make up for the nasty ones. Thanks for sharing. By the way, your kids are adorable.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

What a great story, Bob!! Who knew that a washout honeymoon was the secret to a long and lasting marriage?!! We did a camping trip in California last summer, so feel ready to give it another go in the UK. I really hope it doesn't rain this next time!!!! Thanks for the lovely message!!

[@thescottishcyclist4640]

Someone is broody lol

[@angelikaberber3860]

Greetings from Germany, I spent every summer of my childhood on a British campsite (we drove from Germany and camped for 3 weeks straight)…this is EXACTLY what I remember! Gumboots, wet laundry, wind, cups of tea to keep warm. I swore I would never go camping ever again. 20 years later, guess what my holiday plans are with my husband and 3 kids this summer??? 😄 Okay, so not in Britain this time (Cornwall looks amaaazing though!) but the weather has been miserable everywhere in Europe from what I hear. Boiling heat, torrential rains and hail storms. Can’t wait….Thanks for the vid, it was very helpful, will show this to my husband so he is mentally disillusioned. His memories are camping with his guy friends around beautiful sunny lakes in Canada..different expectations methinks!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

This is amazing!! I’ve never thought about people from other countries CHOOSING to camp in the UK!! 😂😂 So funny that you’re heading back to the tent again!! We have now done camping in California and it’s a totally different experience?! Ha ha. If the weather’s good it could be great!! Could be!! 😂 I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time!! Enjoy!!

[@naturerayee7924]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and to your beautiful wife for explaining everything so well! this was so helpful. what a beautiful family blessed from God

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thank you, Star, that’s very kind of you. 😍😍 I hope Ali‘s tips help!! Have a great camping trip!!

[@lee.valley]

its not ideal when the weather is crap, but i enjoy hunkering down for a day or two, i always take a radio to listen to in the day, and tablet with films downloaded to watch at night, and ofcourse, snacks!!! 😊

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

I like your style!!! Good tips! We ended up having a few really nice and hot days too, which makes it all worthwhile!

[@lee.valley]

@LifeOfReillyTV absolutely! have to adapt when camping lol

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

That’s really good idea I never thought about that when you come to electric. Thank you so much

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Hi Vicky, I was the same FOR YEARS!!!! I always thought it was for caravans only!! Hope it helps!! 😎👍

[@connienesley7291]

Great tips for a rainy camping adventure. I'm sure the kids will have fond memories of it for years to come. Good job mom and dad.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Connie. We might have to vlog the next camping trip to see if David will change his mind for sure!!

[@stephencallaghan9292]

I camp solo but loved the video as it totally summed up the camping experience. You must be very good parents to have such great children!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Stephen, we try…and fail regularly!! 🤣😂 We can also edit out any major meltdowns!! Ha ha. Glad you enjoyed it. I bet camping is much more chilled when you do it solo!!

[@desireebosch9803]

I founded that when you have the right tent that suits your family needs and can stand against a storm it makes camping so much more pleasant for example in south Africa i found that a tent with a wall tent structure are the best against the elements as we had a super bad experience under wind conditions on a Campsite that ripped our previous tent a part. That was a traumatic trip and now I have this wall tent structure tent that opens 2 sides in which 1 side a make into a shower/ bathroom exit and the other side the entrance to kitchen. It really works for Our family. So find the problem you have in camping and adjust to your needs. Also quick drying towels is so much beter to use. So have fun and dont give up. Find your way how you would like camping.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks for the tips, Desiree!! I didn't even know you could get them with wall tents!! We'll keep trying!!! Ha ha. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhorsman3380]

It's awesome in Cornwall,we love camping there

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

It's got everything you could want for a fun, family getaway, doesn't it?!!

[@aberberabe1]

Best camping trips are the bad ones cuz THOSE are the best stories. Sure u can have a nice quiet trip sleeping under the stars but that story won’t beat the time your canopy flipped upside down or ur tent collapsed in the middle of the night lol. Keep camping! It’s always interesting. GREAT video guys. Loved it.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. You’re right!!! I didn’t think of it that way. I’m blaming you, if our tent gets blown away, next time!!!

[@tinac7921]

Get a 5 litre pop up bucket with lid put a compostable bag and dettol in it. Also buy some beach towels they are thinner don’t take long to dry

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Wow, great tips!! Thanks!!

[@RogerMcGuiremusic]

A tip for you. In this part of the world (I'm in Ireland) always... I mean ALWAYS... Expect rain & winds. If you prepare for that, but end up with sunshine, it's a bonus. I love camping, but I always expect rain. Once prepared for that, the correct clothing etc... It becomes an absolute joy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a wild camper who goes off into the hills. Like yourselves, my wife & I like our comforts... Electricity in tent etc. I'd urge you to keep at it... Getting out of the solid walls for a few days is a great reset. Plus... You're giving your kids very fond memories. All the best to you... Keep up the camping!!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Roger, thanks for the great message. You’re right: going with a positive outlook is so important! I think I just expected hot weather on this trip but it’s England!!! Ireland still wins in terms of rain but we’re not too far behind you!! If you camp in Mayo, that would be classed as Wild Camping out here!! 🤣😂 I’ll give it another try and I’ll be ready and expecting rain, this time!! Cheers! 😎👍

[@michaelculpin4479]

Great video, hope you have many more fun trips. Just one suggestion, get hold of some 'v' shaped tent pegs and knock them at 45 degrees and they won't pull out so easily in windy conditions.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

That is a GREAT tip - thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@amandalovelock6095]

Great video…. We’ve been camping on the same campsite you’re on, recognised it, for over 10 years.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. How funny! It’s actually a really nice campsite. That walk down to the beach is 😍😍

[@judybage4083]

Make your next trip just a couple nights close by so it’s not such a chore getting loads of gear together. I hope you all have fab camping trips ahead.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Judy!!! More camping adventures to come!!

[@judybage4083]

@@LifeOfReillyTV I’m taking 4 grandchildren and a friends kid this coming weekend to Skipton, it’s forecast for rain. Pah!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. One day I’ll be as brave as you!!! 💪 Have fun!!

[@sc00Bay]

For that weather, you need a very good (and unfortunately more expensive) tent like a DeWaard, ESVO, Cabanon or Karsten. Then you will have fun and more silence at night even in windy conditions.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

You can have silence even with wind??? 🤯 They sound like some serious tents. I’ll check them out!! ⛺️

[@sc00Bay]

@@LifeOfReillyTV It's like waving a big plastic bag and then a cotton cloth. You will hear the difference. And because they are heavier and have more tension, there is less movement in the tent canvas. I have a Karsten - it's a pretty amazing inflatable tent.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

That sound amazing!!!

[@grahamjohnpreston]

Brilliant video. We do rely on the British weather so much don't we? Such a shame it was bad for you. Thing is, could it have been any worse? Things can only get better for you. Went to Penzance this year for our week's holiday, (In a lodge) but recently bought a tent, and all the stuff you need to go camping, and am currently at a Kings Lynn camp site! Must say, it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Not sure if I'd be saying that if it had rained though. Hope your next trip is more successful as far as the weather goes! Looking forward to your next video. 🙂

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Graham, glad you enjoyed it. I think I’ve had the lows so now expecting the highs of camping with our next trip!! 😃😬 We did American style camping a few weeks ago. You’ll have that video soon, too. 😎👍

[@petereriksson1390]

You have som bad luck, wind and rain! But is a really nice family camping video! Best Regards Peter Eriksson, Orsa, Sweden 😊

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks for watching, Peter!! Glad you enjoyed it. Great to hear we have people watching in Sweden!! 😍 We did a “camping in California” video and had much better luck with the weather! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZbWkIKFesZ3aM0

[@barukkazhad8998]

Going to invest in an air beam polycotton tent ...just for ease and less flapping noise . The new wider diameter beams are very strong and seemed fine on the other tents we watched last year .

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Great idea!!! 💡 I saw those and they look so good!! Also, much easier to put up and get down again.

[@barukkazhad8998]

@@LifeOfReillyTV the stress of me having to put up and take down my pole tent on my bloody own in windy (cos its always bloody windy when I put up a tent ) has killing me and my marriage lol

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

😂🤣 I feel your pain!! I think it’ll be a game-changer…in every part of your life!! 😂

[@phililpb]

got to love youtube camping tips from non campers

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. My wife love camping, it’s just me that doesn’t.

[@phililpb]

@@LifeOfReillyTV hoq about now. do you like it and better

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

We went last year in California where we were in a caravan but that was cheating a bit. That was good fun, with activities and campfire life. My wife is organising a trip with the kids and her friends so I’ll happily chill at home!! I will do a UK family trip again though.

[@CaptChaos1964]

Great video, very entertaining, I’m planning my second trip to Scotland, last year I used a little mountain tent, bomb proof but not great if the weather turned, thankfully it was absolutely gorgeous weather, this year I’m taking an inflatable hotel😂, massive thing, unfortunately my wife will never camp again after 2 freezing nights in Oxfordshire about 10 years ago, some people!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. You had the opposite problem to us, Robert, with hot weather!! And your wife sounds like a very familiar situation for many families!!! Enjoy your planning for Scotland!!

[@DemigodzGamePlay-bi5eb]

Im not crying.. Love ur video

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. Thanks!!! 😅😅

[@aovideos3268]

Quick tip! Get some heavy duty pegs too! Best decision I’ve made! I got some super cheap ones from Amazon

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

That is a PRO tip!! Thanks!!! ⛺️

[@pjc4651]

We started camping last year. Found that a good set of rock pegs stops the guide ropes pulling out. We camped at the top of a cliff in Fishguard and our guide ropes were sound. Another tip would be get a windbreak to deflect wind from the entrance to your tent. It makes a huge different in a storm and makes it more comfortable to sit behind in shelter from the wind.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

GREAT tips!!! Sorry for not spotting them sooner!! I would NEVER have thought of the windbreak at the entrance. I always thought they were for privacy on a campsite. Thanks!

[@Alie916]

Went camping at Lawson landing & it was freezing! I was paranoid about the critters around our website especially the skunk with my pup. Had anxiety the whole damn night. Gunna bring wine & zanix next time.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

😂🤣 I love the fact you’re already preparing for “next time” - you still love it, really!

[@joaoornellas2163]

Hi there, I am planning go for camping this summer, which campsite you were in Cornwall? The was good entertainment options for kids? Thank you for ypur great videos, keep it up!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Hi there, we stayed at Trevornick camp site. It was great. We didn’t see much of the entertainment as we were either out until late or hiding from the rain! 😅 They did have some there though. Thanks for the message!! We’ll keep ‘em coming!!

[@joaoornellas2163]

@@LifeOfReillyTV thanks for the prompt reply, we are building our camping kit but we are bring kids along to Go Outdoors to be part of the process and grow their desire for camping. We will check the campsite you mentioned, it's seems good as this one have electric serviced pitches. We also are planning one camping trip to North Wales, there a campsite there called Shell Island it is a dream camping as it have sand beaches, sand dunes and it is the biggest camping in the whole Europe. I hope meet you guys there on summer. Once again thank you for your videos, they are really good specially for us with two kids and planning a summer camping and a super long flight abroad this summer. Take care guys!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Great idea to take the kids to pick up the gear - they'll feel like it's "their" special things to bring!! We were impressed with the campsite - as you say, the electricity is a game-changer. The rustic trip to Wales sounds awesome!!!! We love going there!!! We made the kids climb a mountain for a video!! Ha ha! It sounds as though you have some great trips planned, let us know how they go!! Great to chat with you!

[@melaniefoster-newton7045]

Loved this video...I was laughing. We're going camping first time as a family with a 3 and 6 year old. Hoping we'll love it but definitely worried 😜

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. Thanks Melanie, glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck with your camping trip. We hope you have better weather than we did!! 😂 Let us know how you get on!!

[@wendylim1936]

Looking forward to my solo camping in Cornwall this coming Winter though I think your family camping would be more fun with better weather, better campsite facilities and better tent. Anyway, great to see your children enjoying some of the adventure related to camping.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

The kids loved it and bought home some great memories. They go with Alicia every year or so, so they’ve had some good memories. A nice, warm camping trip could turn me!! Have fun in Cornwall. I bet it’ll be fun with winter weather!!!

[@gardnep]

Did you get the tent to fit back in the bag?

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Good question!! Yes, we did!!! And it wasn’t too hard at all. 😀

[@rosebatham3342]

Come to Tx , USA not much rain even when they say it will haha

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha!! I bet you I'll make it rain, even in Texas!!! 😂😂

[@ammmeline]

I laughed, I cried 😂😂😂 you’ve sold me on camping!

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. No, join me in hating camping!!! 😂🤣

[@dagnut]

What was the name of the campsite. Thanks for the video

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

We stayed at Trevornick Holiday Park at Holywell, near Newquay. Hope you have fun!!

[@dagnut]

@@LifeOfReillyTV thanks again!

[@Chelseaa011]

How do you get your tent away when it’s rainy and wet 😭💜 great video x

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Chelsea. We usually pack it away wet, then you have to put it up again in the garden to let it dry/air. The joys of camping! 🤣😂

[@sagargurung5529]

aww❤❤

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks!!! 🫶

[@a1chef1988]

Air tent's are the way forward, Up and ready in less than 15 minutes.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

100%!!! I was eyeing those up the whole week!!!

[@a1chef1988]

@@LifeOfReillyTV Have to redo this video with a Air tent ⛺ Be great to see the different experience you have.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

That is a GREAT shout, actually!!!! Thanks for the idea!

[@vgvlogs4182]

If I ever go back to tent camping there is no question about it, airtents are the way to go.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

I had HUGE air tent envy when I was there!!!!! ⛺😂

[@andreiiovu2654]

Lovely))

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks!! 😎👍

[@alandavies1054]

Camping in the UK is a big no from me. I’ve camped before but in Southern France 🇫🇷 and it was great. I’m English so I know how unpredictable and crappy our weather is…it’s hotels for me now. Great video though 👍

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Thanks Alan. I think I’m in your camp, well, hotel!! 🤣 I might try it one last time, just for a video!! Ha ha.

[@divyat7245]

Great Video.Lovely Family.Could you please share the campsite name or address please?

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Hi Divya, thanks for the kind words. We stayed at Trevornick Holiday Park in Cornwall. Their website, with info, is all easy to find. Have a great time!!!

[@aovideos3268]

I bloody love camping but I stayed in Cornwall a few years ago camping but my god… Cornwall is the worst place to camp because of the weather 🤣

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. I’m glad it wasn’t just me!!!!! Ok, I’ll definitely give it another chance then! 😎👍

[@mogeking56]

Dude……..camping is fun 🤩 just think 🤔 at night all you have to do is step outside and we we on the ground just like your dog 🐕 that’s just part of the fun 🤩 you haven’t pooped 💩 yet 🤓😏😕🫣🫠🫤 I love the showers for me I just wait until it rains and take my shower 🚿 outside love it 🥰……….

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

😂🤣 You’re right, I need to stop complaining!! 😆

[@franny5295]

Your husband was a really good sport lol...

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. You're right, Franchesca...I do think about sending him away when he's annoyed me, though!! Ha ha.

[@bobbythompson6017]

I find that you are not camping unless you are more than 10 miles away from a house store and working plumbing you are not camping in your backyard you are sleeping in your backyard

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Ha ha. Does that mean you can’t camp at a campsite because it has a restroom block?!

[@bobbythompson6017]

@@LifeOfReillyTV I meant Flushable Toilets not a big hole in the ground with a Toilet seat on top is called a Personal opinion I don't expect everyone to follow it like it's written on Stone don't have to be soo rude damn Not so wholesome of a family you guys are 99.9 of ppl (Especially family KZbinrs) are fake

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Not being rude, Bobby, I was just laughing at your joke about easy camping being the same as in your back yard. Then, asking what amenities are allowed for your style of camping. No offence meant, just interacting with you. 😀👍

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Why do I hate camping/hiking/being in rural outdoors/countryside? 1. Dangerous animals. People whine all the time about how there are dangerous and "toxic" people (which is bogus, because ANYONE can be toxic - look at the positivity cult people who judge you for not being happy and positive) but so to can animals be assholes. Especially dangerous ones who have no qualms with eating you. Now of course, if your into the religion of evolution/science, you MIGHT support this, but not me. So if an animal attacks a person unprovoked, yeah, that animal deserves to die and that person shouldn't be attacked! Did you know bears actually break into homes too, as do other creatures and insects? Which leads into my next point 2. Majority of insects - Aside from butterflies and honey-bees (you keep their distance, they usually stay away from you), most insects are a nuisance at best and deadly at worse - especially for those who are allergic. It ain't fun being a feast for mosquitoes, even if you are wearing organic bug repellent and if you encounter a swarm of killer bees or fire ants, etc. especially those exotic ones like bullet ants - most people learn probably best to avoid them (which is kinda hard when your outdoors). Of course, bugs get indoors as well as outdoors, but they're LESS of them indoors. Just a fact and if you DO have insect pests, thank gosh for them house centipedes, they can kill cockroaches, ants, spiders (semi-unfortunately, because they do play a part in killing some of the pesky insects), bed bugs, etc. All the same though, I'm not interested being in bug territory and contracting deadly parasitic diseases like malaria or dengue fever, bot flies, gangrene from sand flies, etc - try looking that up - you bet those people were NOT happy having got that. 3. The Sun - Reality/factually is that not everyone seeks to become a piece of burnt sweet potato, or worse. Yes, its shallow but hey, its easier to avoid the sun and getting an unwanted tan than spending weeks/months later trying to scrub it off - and yes it DOES get costly removing a natural tan. 4. The general outdoors - Okay, I get it. Nature is beautiful to some people, but so to does also indoor locations. I am more excited seeing the inside of an opera house or an old building than looking at the ocean, a field, the forest, or mountains. My interest in the outdoors at peak is three minutes at best - 2 usually. I can look at the visuals and be like - "Okay, I'm done. That's all I need to see". I don't need to go out and smell the trees, smell the flowers, sleep in the dirt, and behave like an animal or tree hugger. Also, just because one is an indoors person doesn't mean they want to all cut down all trees or pollute the planet - another common myth dispelled. 5. Deadly Weather - Yes, there are dangerous EVERYWHERE - BUT it is unlikely your going to get immediately hit with a downpour inside your home, unless your in a hurricane and it does destroy your home. So to with tornadoes, but they usually destroy your home, as does flash floods. I actually like rain, but as said, I can enjoy it for 3minutes - 15 minutes if its a REALLY hot day and I can't afford to go to an indoor natural pool (which is FAR BETTER - seriously, there needs to be more indoor natural pools. Natural hot springs, yo - and the ancestors built buildings around them - best of both worlds! Granted, they didn't always have good plumbing but we can learn from them) but after that, I'm good. And if I don't want to go out and be in the rain to cool off, I can do it indoors in my shower and I can get to relax and have a home spa (home spas are so relaxing and so much fun, and far cheaper than the more expensive spas). I'll take an indoor spa day over a rainy day outdoors any day. So all in all, if I want to see the beauty of nature, that's what windows and coffee table picture books or the telly is for, I can enjoy looking at it without getting into it and when I do have to go from point A to point B, C, D, E, etc indoors - yeah I have to subject myself to it, but I don't take any interest really in it. My interest is people, good and bad, and just enjoying relaxing indoors either by going to a dance class, going to a library, going to a theater or opera, or the movies, go to a roller skating rink, etc. There is a breath of activity to do indoors. Not bad for so-called couch potatoes, eh? :) I’m at peace now knowing I hate the outdoors because it does nothing for me, I don’t find it interesting, I actually find it stress inducing, even with having survival skills and prep supplies in advance, I don’t like the bugs, I don’t like hiking, etc. I tried it for years and I realized it’s not for me. The one good thing is I can take my self sufficiency into the city and if there are other self sufficient people in the city like my husband and I and focus on God. That’s all that matters to us.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

What a post, Emily!! Very well written and a considered piece of writing!! Sorry, I went into lecturer feedback mode!!

[@blank-dr2kx]

I think the people tht don’t like camping are the ones that had bad experiences early on.

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

I think you are 💯 right!!!! And I’m sticking with that view!! 😎👍

[@christinewynne1935]

Get some good pegs that will stay in the ground

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

I didn't realise there were good and bad pegs!!! I've still got so much to learn!! 😂😂😂

[@bobbythompson6017]

His voice sounds like Bear Grylls

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Yeah, I’m totally Bear Grylls, according to the wild camping limits you wrote about in your last comment!! Ha ha.

[@bobbythompson6017]

@@LifeOfReillyTV that's my opinion

[@bobbythompson6017]

@@LifeOfReillyTV I give you a compliment and you criticize me wow

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

Sorry Bobby, I thought we were bantering about camping styles so thought that YOU believed we were “easy campers” so I thought it would be funny to say we’re the opposite of Bear Grylls. 😬 Blame it on the British humour!! No offence meant by it, just trying to interact with you. 😀👍

[@LifeOfReillyTV]

PS - thanks for the Bear Grylls compliment, he’s awesome!! 😎👍