Remember a few weeks ago camping was declared racist b/c it was dominated by white people

[Obiwan]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

 

[bigrebnc1775]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

 

[Obiwan]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

 

[bigrebnc1775]

primitive camping

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

www.fs.usda.gov

 

[bigrebnc1775]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

 

[Obiwan]

primitive camping

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

www.fs.usda.gov

I've done it quite a few times...

It's not only affordable, but you avoid the crowds that you see at the campgrounds.....

 

[Obiwan]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

 

[bigrebnc1775]

primitive camping

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

National Forests in North Carolina - Home

www.fs.usda.gov

I've done it quite a few times...

It's not only affordable, but you avoid the crowds that you see at the campgrounds.....

agreed
It's just leftists have got to have something to bitch about
and a need to control their surroundings.

 

[gipper]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

They are unfounded. You think all blacks are poor. They aren’t. Plus you can buy used camping equipment very cheaply.

This comment from the Brietbart columnist is very true....
I also know the camping community is made up of the nicest people in the world, that it’s a terrific subculture of Americans who define the very best qualities of “live and let live,” and campers are uniformly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. No one has ever made my wife and I feel anything but welcome — even after I make a public ass of myself trying to back that sucker up.

We full time in a motorhome and find our fellow campers to be almost universally friendly helpful people.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

and at least 20 feet away from where you sleep.

 

[harmonica]

never heard that....sounds made up.

because you don't WANT to hear

the space term blackhole is racist

Texas County Official Sees Race in Term 'Black Hole'

A county commissioners' meeting this week over traffic tickets turned into a tense discussion over race when one commissioner said the county's collections office was like 'a black hole.'

www.foxnews.com

EVERYTHING is racist to blacks--because they eat/shit/think/DREAM/etc RACE RACE RACE

 

[Hellokitty]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

Sounds like the case is being made that camping is a part of "white culture". Thing is liberals go into hysterics whenever a white person attempts to experience things associated with other cultures labeling it "cultural appropriation". Either way I read the last article and as a woman I can admire the outdoorsydiva for not letting her fears stop her from doing things she enjoys.

 

[harmonica]

never heard that....sounds made up.

That's because you're stupid.

..he/she/both is blinded by his hate and racism

 

[Hellokitty]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

this is why I'm not a fan of camping and would probably sleep in the SUV.

 

[gipper]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

this is why I'm not a fan of camping and would probably sleep in the SUV.

I sleep very well in this.

 

[Obiwan]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

this is why I'm not a fan of camping and would probably sleep in the SUV.

I sleep very well in this.
View attachment 388015

The bears should love that!!!

 

[Likkmee]

 

[Likkmee]

White men cant jump. Nigga can't camp

 

[Hellokitty]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

this is why I'm not a fan of camping and would probably sleep in the SUV.

I sleep very well in this.
View attachment 388015

Nice!!! My hubs wanted to get one of those for going to car shows, but he would have to pull his trailer behind and I'm already freaked out riding in a truck pulling trailer so it was a no go.

 

[gipper]

OK. So let's try and stick to the subject line here cause I'm not sure what forest fires in Oregon have to do with it. The premise is people of color experiencing racism in their enjoyment of the outdoors and the high entry cost of camping gear. I remember the same things being said about golf before Tiger Woods showed up almost 25 years ago. I still think that about golf. The high equipment and greens fees (and slow play) are some of the reasons I don't golf anymore. But back to camping. The cost of the gear necessary to camp is high. It has been for decades. And those fears of racism in the good old outdoors are not unfounded.

How can the National Park Services work to be anti-racist?

Efforts are underway to make the outdoors more inclusive. But many Black travelers are still cautious to embrace America’s ‘best idea.’

www.nationalgeographic.com

Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors

Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country

www.sierraclub.org

Camping While Black - Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva

I camp (and glamp). I hike. I kayak. I chase waterfalls. It's my thing and I love that I've been introduced to this wonderful world of outdoor recreation. I'm still learning and becoming more immersed into this world and loving every opportunity I get, but there is one glaring element that can't...

outdoorsydiva.com

So learn to camp on a budget...

Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet

Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.

www.nerdwallet.com

I've actually camped while backpacking...

After all, a blanket is pretty affordable!!!!

They also have shelters along the Appalachian Trail and the blue ridge parkway

I actually dated a girl one time that refused to sleep in a tent...

She just put a blanket beside the fire....

Since the National Forests here don't have fees for camping, all she had to worry about paying for was food (which I covered)!!!

the only thing that concerned me was the loss of food to the bear or wolf visit.

Carry some rope and hang it from a tree....

I recommend that anyway, since a bear will wreck your tent to get at any food that you have in it.....

this is why I'm not a fan of camping and would probably sleep in the SUV.

I sleep very well in this.
View attachment 388015

Nice!!! My hubs wanted to get one of those for going to car shows, but he would have to pull his trailer behind and I'm already freaked out riding in a truck pulling trailer so it was a no go.

No need to be freaked out. It’s a pleasure to drive a DP.