Welcome Campers
Going outdoors and enjoying nature is the original form of free rest and relaxation. Whether you’re taking a walk, canoeing a stream, hiking a mountain trail, or camping in a peaceful spot, you shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy a day outside on our beautiful planet.
That’s why we created Thrifty Camper, a resource for nature lovers looking for free outdoor experiences and low cost gear and supplies.
Checklists Essentials for camping, paddling, wildlife viewing, and more.Read More | Directories Find more outdoor websites, retail outlets, and state permit offices.Read More | Reviews Get information on how to select the best camping gear for your buck.Read More |
- I Love Dirt: A Book Review
- I Love Dirt: A Book ReviewPosted 145 days ago
Children who spend time immersed in nature perform better on academic tests and are less likely to suffer from obesity, ADD, anxiety, depression and other health problems, yet each year children spend more and more time indoors and become more alienated from the natural world.
We are seeing children with tunneled senses and feelings of isolation and containment. What we've been…
- Therm-a-Rest Review
- Therm-a-Rest ReviewPosted 145 days ago
My Therm-a-rest (or Thermarest) sleeping pad is my favorite piece of camping gear. I'm always trying to save money, but I was crazy to wait so long before buying one of these. Nothing has made camping more comfortable for me than this one piece of equipment. For several years a cheap Styrofoam mat served its purpose, but I would never…
- Mini-house for the Backwoods Entrepreneur
- Mini-house for the Backwoods EntrepreneurPosted 145 days ago
Mini-houses are growing in popularity and, while perhaps not for everyone, can provide for extended and perhaps permanent living quarters in remote areas. A recent NY Times article featured one such home built by Glenn Grassi, a theatre set designer.
A quote from the article raises an interesting proposition for those seeking a way to spend time in the outdoors without…
