Blue over Green, Tent in Between

I’m old, I’m cranky. Why do I keep air-camping? There are so many reasons.

Amy Laboda

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11:15 AM ET

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There's lots to keep in mind if you decide to go air-camping. [Courtesy: Amy Laboda]

Key Takeaways:

Air-camping offers pilots an economical way to explore unique destinations, allowing them to save on lodging costs while enjoying the outdoors.
Essential gear for air-camping includes a spacious, lightweight tent, a tarp for weather protection, and a minimalist cooking setup primarily for boiling water, especially for coffee.
Pilots can locate suitable airfields for camping using resources like the Recreational Aviation Foundation Airfield Guide, and are encouraged to embrace the experience with humor, always ensuring an ample supply of coffee.

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Everything hurts. I’m not going to open my eyes. Oh, hell. Bladder warning. Reality check. I’m going to have to move.

Eyes open, I’m assaulted by the day-glo orange of the hyperlight tent I’m lying inside. There’s a bucolic moment where I hear birdsong—and then something else. The rapid beating of blades on air. A helicopter: big, inbound. Where was that helicopter pad staked out?