There’s nothing wrong with a calm weekend at your local campground, but sometimes you want a little more thrill for your outdoor expeditions. The adventure-soaked branch of camping will give you just that, an adrenaline spike and a view of the world that few are lucky enough to glimpse.
Here are six extreme camping destinations that are sure to blow your mind.
First, pack for the journey ahead
Whether going traditional or extreme camping, the first thing you need to remember is to pack appropriately for the journey ahead. No matter where you’re going, you’ll need plenty of water. Stainless steel water bottles are the best and safest way to carry your water supply. Take more than you think you will need to be on the safe side. You should also dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of high-protein food sources.
Once you’ve packed accordingly, it’s time to hit the trails and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Here are some more helpful camping guides to help you plan your adventure:
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DIY Eco-Friendly Camping Essentials
Try cliff camping
Cliff camping is a sport for the brave, but if you feel the pull to go vertical with your camping, there’s nothing like it. Essentially, you’ll be camping right on the side of a mountain. There are plenty of places to do cliff camping in the U.S. and worldwide.
If you want to experience being on the cliffs but don’t necessarily want to pitch your tent there, you can always do rock climbing instead.
Stay overnight in a massive cave
Caving is always a great sport, but it’s usually an activity you do in the daytime or over a few hours. If you’re looking for a more extreme version, you can always try spending the night in a cave. Hang En Cave in Vietnam is a fantastic place to think outside the tent.
Visit Death Valley National Park
If you prefer to stay stateside, you can always visit Death Valley National Park. This California destination tests your skill and wilderness smarts with hot, dry temperatures that you won’t find outside of the Sahara Desert. If you’ve camped all over the United States but want to try somewhere new, this is the spot.
Temperatures can top three digits in Death Valley National Park, so make sure that you’re on the lookout for signs of heatstroke.
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Go glacial camping
If cold weather is more your thing, you can always try glacial camping. As with hot weather camping, you need to ensure that you have all the right equipment before heading out. The plus side is that you’ll get access to Mother Nature in her purest form. There are plenty of glaciers to climb and camp on worldwide, so you’ll have your pick on the map.
Camp with nature in the rainforest
Camping in the rainforest is a unique experience that gives you access to animal life and flora that you’ve only ever seen in the movies. Familiarize yourself with the poisonous insects, snakes, and animals in the rainforest of your choice, and head out for the adventure of a lifetime. Countries like Costa Rica have plenty of lush rainforests perfect for exploring.
Combine camping with ghost hunting
If you’re a big fan of scary movies and ghost stories, try camping somewhere haunted. There are forests and campsites all over the U.S. that have a reputation for being haunted by spirits, so you can easily find a spooky place to spend the night. Take an Ouija board or some Tarot cards for extra entertainment.
Supercharge your camping game with one of these epic adventures. You won’t regret the chance to strike something off your bucket list while you make your memories.
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