10: Nature Calls: All About Backpacking, Camping, and Glamping
IN THIS EPISODE…
Carson and Nicole compare and contrast backpacking, camping, and glamping on today’s episode.
SHOW NOTES:
Here are the websites and articles mentioned in this week’s episode:
REI Beginner’s Guide to Camping
National Park Service Backcountry and Wilderness Tips
National Park Service How to Camp
CN Traveller Article about National Parks Glamping Sites
TAKEAWAYS:
Safety first! If you won’t have cell service, bring a SAT phone or other emergency device, and ALWAYS tell someone where you will be with GPS coordinates and what time they can expect you to be back
Leave no trace
Plan ahead and prepare.
Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
Dispose of waste properly. (Castile Soap)
Leave what you find.
Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of other visitors.