What kind of camper are you?
Camping enthusiasts come in all shapes and sizes, and they all have their own style when it comes to braving the elements. We’ve made the rounds and named the top six camper personality types. Where do you fit on the list?
The Weekend Warrior [Illustration by Joel Smith & Matt McClane]Autumn is approaching, which for outdoorsy types means it’s time to scrounge through the garage in search of the box labeled “Camping stuff.” The specifics vary, but it usually contains a Coleman lamp, cookware, ponchos, a massive plastic tarp and an assortment of tent stakes.
Then there’s the stuff that doesn’t fit in the box: the tent, sleeping bags, foam pads and possibly a griddle. The vintage of this stuff is determined by how it’s used-because there are campers, and then there are people who sometimes go camping.
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR
The most inclusive category, weekend warriors comprise campers of all goals and abilities. These folks keep outfitters like REI, Columbia and Patagonia in business-and in turn, those stores send more people into the wild. For most people, “Camping is all about being in the outdoors and being comfortable,” says Chris Lecroy, a sales associate at Rock/Creek Outfitters in Chattanooga.