Budget Outdoor Adventures

Camping is so inexpensive for the sheer entertainment factor. Reconnecting with nature can be so rewarding and good for your health. Sleeping outside doesn’t need to cost anything really. Stargazing, campfires, and listening to the wildlife are all still free.

Outdoor Gear – these purchases will be the most expensive part of your trip, but you’ll be able to use this same gear for decades of travel exploring the outdoors.

A whole weekend for under $100, seriously?

camping expense chart below for approximate cost per person for 2-day weekend

gasoline	$50	depending on destination & your gas mileage
firewood	$10	cheaper when bought in larger quantities (bring hand saw for free wood in forest)
campgrounds	$20	find cheap BLM campground, or hit up the primitive camp areas to avoid all campground cost
food	$20	can’t count this expense (you would eat groceries at home anyway)