How to Camp (like a boss)

Camping has been a pastime for centuries. Heck, it used to be a way of life. These days, though, life has gotten a little cushy. So, the Anti-Lame Campaign decided a trek in the wilderness was just the dose of reality needed once springtime weather reached Birmingham.

Tips for planning your next camping trip:
1. Don't do it last minute. Unfortunately, people are busy these days. Well, some people are.
2. Buy the proper gear instead of relying on others. You'll be happier and less stressed. And maybe your air mattress will actually inflate.
3. Invest in kindling.
4. Invest in hot dogs with fat in them. The fat free kind roasted over an open flame are insufficient.
5. Wear appropriate attire. See video below for suggestions.
6. Have more than two people. Even if the two people are awesome. Have more than two people.
7. Brace yourself beforehand for a rough night's sleep. Oak Mountain State Park's wilderness is not the Marriott. Roots and leaves are not nature's own pillowtop mattress.

All in all, our adventure was fun. There was mystery - will we actually succeed in pitching our tent? Intrigue - what is this bingo at campsite B we see signs for? And danger - will we injure ourselves opening a bottle sans bottle opener? For answers to theses questions, and much more, see our instructional video below.

Thank you for following the Anti-Lame Campaign, and happy camping!
Bethany and Erin