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Black people are adventurous

You've probably heard it somewhere before or even on the internet that “black people don't rock climb”, “black people don't backpack”, “black people don't camp”, “black are just not adventurous”, etc. If you don't actually know any black people who do these things, you probably think these are true statements. WRONG THINKING! There are many black people in the US who love these outdoor adventures even though percentage-wise, we are still the minority.

Camping 101

Going camping can be a relaxing experience filled with adventure that helps provide a great wealth of health advantages. Camping is a great way to alleviate stress, create bonding time with partners, family and friends. When was the last time you had a perfect opportunity to get fresh air, unplug from the daily stress of city or urban life and connect with nature? If you had to think about the answer, it's time to go camping.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SLEEPING OPTIONS WHILE CAMPING

The reason why many black people outdoor decide to go camping is to unplug from the stress of modern life, leave civilization behind and get in touch with nature. However, this does not mean that they cannot enjoy the joys of good sleep while camping which is why there are many sleeping options in Blacks camps.

Why camp?

It's fun folks! I know...I know...I know it may seem like a far fetched idea to want to leave the comfort of your home to go camping. Bugs? Animals? No water? No electricity? Why “slum” it? Well, camping is what you make of it. You can go old school primitive…or… you can elevate the experience. Trade in the idea of a sleeping bag for a queen size air mattress. Light tiki torches and set up electronic bug zappers to keep the insects away. Bring a throw rug. Did you know you can now buy fast pitch spacious tents which hardly take any time to set-up?

5 myths of camping

Myths and legends are pretty common things and are usually created from misinformation and the influence of the media. Since almost everything in the world has a myth or legend, why shouldn't camping? Believe it or not, camping definitely has lots of myths, some are pretty silly like the one about how bananas attract mosquitoes or poison ivy is contagious.