Active or laid back camper?

[Gabbie]

When you go camping are you always active and finding things to do? Or, do you like to just take it easy and do whatever you want when you want to? I think we are a little of both.

[LovingNature]

I guess I would say we are a little of both too. Sometimes we are busy all day long doing something. Either hiking, swimming or maybe fishing. Then other times I like to just lay around by the lake, if camping by one or a pool, if at a campground and relax. It really just depends on the mood I guess.

[oldsarge]

Both, My goal in camping is to relax as much as possible. But I do like to get out and enjoy a short hike.

[sailorman]

Yeah, I think it really depends on my mood. There are times I am very active and don't stop until I drop. Then there are other times I am going with the intent of relaxing, and then I am laid back.

[Hyde]

I am a very active camper. When I get out I want to see anything and everything. For me camping is about exploring the unknown and getting as much exercise as possible.

[oldmangunner]

I used to be like that, but as I have gotten older I have found a greater appreciation for taking a more laid back approach to all things camping or backpacking.

[ponderosa]

Camping is generally just eating dinner and sleeping in between hikes. If I'm backpacking, I enjoy sitting around soaking up the scenery, but I really can't stand to just hang out in a campground.

[Judy Ann]

My best camping trips have been with the least amount of basecamp time and the greatest "outside of the norm" hiking experiences. I tried for a couple of days to relax by a beautiful lake swimming, floating and canoeing, but in the end the greatest thrills came from pushing myself, the car and my old dog to beyond what I thought the limits would be. But...I camp alone with my dog most of the time. :-(

[IndianaHiker]

Well since I backpack most of the day is spent getting to the destination. Once there normally don't move to much. However if I set up a base camp and explore from there then busy with day hikes during the day and lounge around at night.

[Grandpa]

Hate waking in the middle of the night all slept out, so I have to stay active all day. When backpacking, I like an early start, going for 8-10 miles the first day. Then as soon as I get camp set up, I'm off on an exploratory hike. I call this the cool down hike after shucking that pack. But if trails other than the next days travel are available, I may add another 5-10 miles just exploring. Or, if a nearby peak looks interesting, I may go walk up there. The key here is walk. I don't do any tech climbing, no way whatsovever.