I refuse to use the word “staycation.” It’s not even a word. That said, sometimes you simply find yourself at home and with nothing to do. Rather than just twiddle your thumbs and have another lazy weekend, turn your home into the great outdoors. Urban camping is one of my favorite hobbies and makes even the coldest January day in New York City feel like summer in the woods.
Simply set up your tent (in my case, a Big Agnes Big House 6), stock your apartment with a few camping essentials and keep everything nice and simple. Franks and beans are a perfect campsite meal. S’mores made on the stove will generate tons of smiles. And having a dog with you fills the wildlife requirement. Heck, we even had a campfire (on the TV)!
Check out the video above to see how a Manhattan apartment can be transformed into a rustic escape.
And take a look at my photos to see how you can have an adventure without ever leaving the house.
Great idea and awesome article! How about an Urban sledding or Urban Zorb?
A Zorb is like a spherical tent! http://bit.ly/4Y1Q4y
Brilliant idea, but where do I use my iPood?
http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/60
My sister and I decided to camp indoors once and moved all the house plants around the tent to look like a jungle. Good fun!
What a great addition to the campsite! Stellar idea!
I am so doing this. Except I don’t have a tent, so maybe a fort will do.
I fully support pillow forts. Use sheets for enhanced privacy!
You know how I’m always like – “I’ll tell you when you do something brilliant”?
You did something brilliant.
That dog looked so real!
You know what amazes me about this? The skill with which you place the box spring in the window. As though it belongs there.
It is uncanny, isn’t it?
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i enjoy camping specially in dense wooded tropical forests. camping is a fun way to spend time with your friends too.:.`
camping outdoors is one of my favorite, it is quite relaxing to be with friends.’–
i used to do camping, i really love to camp overnight over some unfamiliar but cool places’;~