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 a cost-effective way to visit unique destinations and also serves as a preparedness measure for emergencies.
Pilots can locate suitable airfields for camping using resources such as the Recreational Aviation Foundation Airfield Guide.
Key to a comfortable air-camping experience is practical, lightweight gear, including a generously-sized tent, sleeping equipment, a versatile tarp, and minimalist cooking supplies with an emphasis on coffee.
The overall approach to air-camping encourages embracing simplicity, resourcefulness, and a good sense of humor to enjoy the adventure.

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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?