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Want to sleep under the stars without leaving your home? Just use our backyard camping guide!
Whether you're working from home, self-isolating, or social distancing, you might be wondering what you can do to make your stay at home somewhat fun and entertaining. One thing that you can do is go camping in your backyard. Backyard camping is a new and growing trend for those who love to spend time outdoors. Unlike traditional camping, backyard camping offers a great way to experience the outdoors while still enjoying the comforts of your own home. With a few simple supplies, you can set up your own campsite in your backyard! This guide will show you how.
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Here are some tips to help you create the perfect backyard camping experience.
1) Treat it like a real camping trip
You don't need specialized equipment and gear to go camping in your backyard. Having just a tent, some chairs and sleeping gears are enough to get the feel of actually camping outdoors. And remember using items that you already have is part of the fun. So, take this opportunity to bust out your favorite camp stove and camping chairs. As far as camping chairs are concerned, we highly recommend buying our YIZI GO Portable Camping Chair. It comes with a heavy-duty chair frame but weighs only 2.1 lbs (960g). Plus, no tools are required for assembly! The stakes are pretty low when it comes to backyard camping but that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Just make sure to treat it like a real camping trip and try to limit the number of trips inside your house. That way you will start to get the feel of camping far away from home even though in reality you aren't.
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2) Build your campsite
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Once you’ve figured out what you gonna use for backyard camping, it is now time to set up your campsite. Building a backyard camp is probably one of the best parts of camping wherever you are. Whether you are stuck at home and have nowhere to go but your backyard or you are camping outdoors, setting up the campsite will always be a fun activity for all those involved. So, if you have got kids at home with you then make sure to have them involved as much as possible while setting up your campsite. Let them choose where to place certain items like chairs and their favorite toys. This not only makes them feel involved in the process but also helps them learn what camping is all about if they have never done it before. It's a good learning opportunity!
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3) Cook and eat in your backyard
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One of the most important things to keep in mind while camping in your backyard is to cook and eat your meals outside. Sure, it's a little challenging than just cooking in your kitchen, but it's very rewarding nonetheless. Plus, cooking and eating outside makes it feel more authentic. So, instead of using your kitchen, you can bring out a camping stove and try preparing meals in your backyard. But don't choose the easy option and just eat what you would normally eat. Prepare a meal that's worth a campout. Whether this means preparing campfire toasted cinnamon rolls or hot dogs over the fire pit, making food outside is a must while backyard camping with your family. Also, remember to bring enough plates, bowls, and napkins for all to use. Oh! And don’t forget the s’ mores!
Want to learn some camp-friendly recipe ideas? We’ve got you covered.
4) Unplug
This is a critical part of backyard camping! There's no way you can call it a campout if you are going to be spending most of your time scrolling through your newsfeed all day long especially if you planned this mini-adventure for your kids who are bored at home. If possible try to leave all your electronic devices indoors. Plan activities or games you can do to keep every one including yourself entertained throughout the campout. Your phones and laptops will only serve as a distraction so make it a top priority to unplug while camping in your backyard. Don't forget even if you're camping at home this is a special time set aside to reconnect with nature and spend quality time with your friends and family.
Conclusion
As much as fun it is to camp out in your backyard, you should never take it too seriously and just have fun with what you've got. Make memories. Have conversations. Sit around by the fire in the evening and just focus on what we've mentioned above. The best thing you can do is just try and see what works best for you. You could also try backyard glamping! But if you don’t have a backyard, you can always get creative and use your indoor space (such as your living room) instead.
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