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While long walks are great, camping for several days is a better, more complete experience. Camping gives us all the ability to immerse ourselves more in the out-of-doors rather than just going on day hike. Here you get to spend more time out-of-doors and just kind of be in the space rather than necessarily always moving through it.
    Camping teaches you to know your surroundings and to think about one thing at a time. This is similar to the well-known claim that being in nature calms the brain and helps it to focus. It can show you how to take care of yourself in difficult situations. And this can help to increase your confidence in your abilities.
    Well, I think being more aware, in general, is something that transfers well to day-to-day life. The self-confidence of knowing you can take care of yourself in an adverse environment carries over well to day-to-day life.
    Giving your brain a rest so that it can work better is a great reason to go camping. But it is not the only reason. Nature is a great teacher. And learning about animals and natural environments is different when it’s hands-on than when it’s in school—learning to deal with the weather; learning to stay dry in the rain or warm in the snow; learning how to keep your feet in good condition when you’re hiking and walking; and learning how to dress for the elements.
    Camping experiences will give you confidence to deal with problems.
    It is definitely more challenging in the beginning just, sort of, to be able to anticipate what you’ll need and to know how to deal with certain situations.
    So, taking a long walk in the woods or by the ocean or in a city park is, of course, wonderful. But camping requires that you spend more time in nature and it can test you in different ways. You must immerse yourself more deeply in nature. And the health benefits can be deeper as well.