I was reintroduced to camping a few years ago. Prior to that, I'd done a bit of camping in my youth, but back then, hardly anything was waterproof. My friend bought a car that could be converted into a sleeping area in the back. It was great. We even managed to squeeze her labrador in there. If I had my time again, I'd convert a van into a campervan and live in it.
Ooooooo my dream is to "hashtag vanlife" when I'm ready to retire (financially, of course, which may not be until I'm dead). I do love sleeping in the tent in the summer, but as a woman alone on the road it's so nice to have a car, i.e. tent that locks. And is waterproof, of course. I've done a little backpacking and camping in the rain, and even waterproof things have to be folded up and put away wet and muddy. All part of the experience, of course, but definitely not a part of the experience I seek out.
I know what you mean. I'd like to try wild camping but I'd need someone with me. I'm a bit of a wuss. I play safe and watch vanlife YouTube videos instead. I hope your dream comes true!
I've wild-camped alone-ish before with dogs. It's fun. And scary. Campgrounds definitely feel a million times safer (and the bathroom breaks are much easier).
Thanks! Me too. ;)