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1st Thing I Picked Up- Bring Every Type of
Weather Clothing
More commonly known as layering, this method has been a
proven life saver to us Prissy Girl’s,
especially when traveling. Temperatures in mountain camping can reach to as low
as 15 degrees (f) if not lower in the night time. Be prepared with a cute
hoodie and/or windbreaker combo to block the cold and keep you warm. Don’t be
fooled by beach camping either. If you decide to take a sunrise stroll, the
mist from the sea makes you feel like a vegetable in the produce section at
Safeway.
2nd Thing I Picked Up- Southern Comfort Ain’t No Joke
Wet wipes are Gods gift to women campers. I prefer the
bio-degradable kind from Coleman. They’re easy, bio-degradable (duh), and you
can use them for anything. Plus, they do a nice job of freshening you up, even
if you’re on your period. (Side Note: whatever you do, do not go camping while
on your period. It can be done, but it’s not pleasant, really. Way less
pleasant if you go to an area that doesn’t have facilities). As long as wet wipes, dry shampoo, deodorant, tooth brush and tooth paste are on your "to bring" list, you’ll be pretty set. Or, there's always Monkey Butt.
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3rd Thing I Picked Up- Bring Your Own
Entertainment
You never realize it until you're packed up and away from common amenities but life can be pretty boring. This really isn't an issue when you're camping. Everything in the mountains/outdoors is more fresh and invigorating (only exception: incredibly humid climates). Card games are a blast especially when you turn them into a drinking game and have zero worries about getting home. (Another side note: I play card games of all
variety. Honestly, its more about the company you keep than the game itself. For an exception see Cards Against Humanity).
Other general past times are going hiking or taking a walkabout. You get to see
sights that are unique in every way and are rarely seen by others. Even if you decide to go mountain biking, play Frisbee, drink, nap, watch a
movie or show on your tablet/smart phone, you’ll still enjoy the hell outta it.
I also like to bring my portable speakers for a little groove every now and then. And by now and then, I mean all the time.
Zombies. It could happen. |
4th Thing I Picked Up- Prepare for as much as
possible
Here is a bunch of shit you should bring: Bring a poncho and umbrella everywhere just in case of
rain. Bring actual hiking boots or a cute pair
of kicks that have decent ankle support. Pack Bug-Off or, my fave, mosquito
coils. Deets is effective, but I don’t like the way it feels on my skin. Always
bring sunblock. If you’re closer to the sun, you’ll get burned more (just as a
quick FYI). Also, you don’t realize how much you’re in the sun while camping
til it’s too late. So, take care of your skin.
5th Thing I Picked Up- Don't forget to be/feel sexy
If Eve did it, so can you. Sex while
camping can be done in a tent, out in the woods, in the car, in a field, anywhere. I’ve
done each place recently while camping. Depending on where you go, who you're with and how secluded the location is, you can turn your campsite into a nudist colony for the weekend. Fresh, crisp air on your skin is an amazing aphrodisiac. Beach sex is tricky as sand does get in
your vagina. That’s a real thing and it does not turn into a pearl. Laying down a beach mat can help keep the area clear of abrasive materials, but it's not 100% sand proof. If you go with a group, nudity is probably not a good idea so secret sexy behavior may need to be on the menu.
6th Thing I Picked Up – Make It Great
Stick to your strengths as a Prissy Girl. If you like to
cook, prepare the menu and learn how to cook over the campfire and grate (Here is starter camping recipe website). Trust me, you
can make 5 course meals while camping. Including desserts (besides amazing s'mores). If you’re more
athletic, I don’t need to tell you to take a hike. You’re probably already
doing it. If you’re a puzzle master Prissy Girl or of the book persuasion,
bring puzzles and books. If you’re a bit more Prissy, do everyone’s nails.
Clean em, polish them, whatever. Whatever it is you enjoy on a daily basis
doesn’t have to go away just because you are camping. You may even surprise
yourself to how much you’ll enjoy the outdoors.
The bottom line is this, camping can be fun as long as you make it so. There's plenty to do, ways to stay clean, and you don't have to be Bear Grylls to survive.
The bottom line is this, camping can be fun as long as you make it so. There's plenty to do, ways to stay clean, and you don't have to be Bear Grylls to survive.
Check the links below for my go to camping menu items:
Camping DonutsDutch Oven Peach Cobbler
Kabobs
Side note: Prepare your food beforehand as much as possible.