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Camping advice?
So, I will be going camping for the first time in about 20 years this week. My husband goes camping a couple of times a year, so he's got most of the basics covered. But I had more of a girly camping question...
I got my hair cut into a lovely little pixie cut a few months ago. But when I wake up in the morning, it's sticking up in every direction and will not be tamed without a shower. The camp does have showers, but only a couple for a lot of people, so I might not have access to them when I want to. While I'm not planning on blow drying it and styling my hair, I'd prefer not to have my hair sticking up like a badly styled faux-hawk all them time. Anyone have any suggestions on how to easily tame the craziness until I can get it washed?
Also, suggestions on how not to drive my outdoors loving husband to crazy while sleeping in a tent for the first time in several decades would be appreciated.
I got my hair cut into a lovely little pixie cut a few months ago. But when I wake up in the morning, it's sticking up in every direction and will not be tamed without a shower. The camp does have showers, but only a couple for a lot of people, so I might not have access to them when I want to. While I'm not planning on blow drying it and styling my hair, I'd prefer not to have my hair sticking up like a badly styled faux-hawk all them time. Anyone have any suggestions on how to easily tame the craziness until I can get it washed?
Also, suggestions on how not to drive my outdoors loving husband to crazy while sleeping in a tent for the first time in several decades would be appreciated.
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Re: Camping advice?
Is there a water fountain you can run to? I have a short hair cut and I have the same issue when I wake up in the morning. I just put some water on it and that seems to work. Though my hair is very straight. Also, what helps to avoid the badly styled faux-hawk is wearing a hat. Since it is still spring, I'll toss on my beanie from the winter. After maybe an hour I'll take it off and viola! Wonderful short hair styled by my hat. You could wear a baseball cap.
So what do you mean by driving your husband crazy? Are you saying you can't sleep on the hard ground? Concerned about it being too cold and not being able to sleep that way? Scared of the bugs? For me - because I love camping but have such a hard time sleeping in a tent on the hard ground I have a blow up mattress. (You can hook up the pump to the car). I also bring tons of blankets along with my sleeping bag and that helps keep me warm at night. Bring hoodies and tons of socks - actually extra clothes in general is a good idea as well. If your husband is against blow up mattresses (some people believe it's not real camping) see if you can use something similar to a yoga mat. That will really help to ease the aches and sores in the morning though it may not be as comfortable as an air mattress.
Happy camping!
We go camping every July and the first few times I planned to wear cute (albeit outdoorsy) outfits and intended to look my best. This mentality goes out the window after you've been in the woods for about 12 hours. I'm sure other people have already mentioned this, but you really shouldn't be thinking about your hair. You're going to have an awesome, RELAXING time and not be thinking about the stuff that's normally on your mind. That is the point. No phone, no driving, no stress. Your biggest decision every day will be what to eat and when to eat
You may want to bring a baseball hat to wear if you really feel like your hair is out of control.
Bring some games and books. Make sure you have a good tarp in case it rains. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time - good luck!
I agree with PPs - just throw on a hat!
I love camping, SO and I try to go as much as we can every summer. I've never gone somewhere with a shower and my hair gets all sorts of crazy and honestly I don't give a shit about it. Nobody will care what your hair is doing.
1. Get a thick (like 2+ inches) inflatable sleeping pad. They are way better than foam.
2. Agree with the PPs who suggest bringing your own pillow.
3. Bring extra warm layers of clothes even if you think you won't need them.
4. Forget about your hair. Cover it with a hat or bandana.
5. Wipes are your best friend when it comes to personal hygiene.
6. Bring ear plugs. People are noisy and annoying in shared campgrounds. And also things like crickets and birds wake me up.
Have fun!
Get a hotel.
hahahah this is my style! I've been reading this thread thinking "Why would anyone voluntarily do these things?"
Us too! We go to a music festival out west of Grand Junction every year. It's "dry" camping... ie no hookups or anything, and after a few days the porta potties get pretty disgusting, so thank god for our camper. Plus, we can walk to the concerts rather than having to drive in or take a shuttle. The first two years we shared a camper with FI's parents, but now we have our own and it's AMAZING. We now head out early and camp a few days ahead of time. Last year we were just in a park in Fruita, this year we're doing Glenwood Springs, and I'm so stoked. I love meeting the people in campsites/RV parks while not having to sacrifice the comforts of home, and we will sometimes drive into town anyway to eat lunch or dinner at a restaurant.
To the OP, I grew up going camping in places where there weren't showers. My mom's solution was heating up water in a kettle over the fire, and giving her hair a quick rinse with that so it would settle down (she has short wavy hair). If we were out there for a long time, she'd wash it with some shampoo after a couple days.