CAN CAMPING SOLVE YOUR INSOMNIA? TIPS FOR THE 2017 SEASON By: John P Schwan

If you suffer from insomnia, you've probably at

least tried a handful of pills and home remedies

to rid yourself of the long, sleepless night and the

terrible drudgery of the morning. But have you

tried camping?

Just a single weekend of summer camping (or a

week of winter camping) can reset your internal

clock and lead to a better nights' sleep.

If you're wanting to try out camping for the first

time (or maybe it's just been a while since you've

gone), there are some tips you should adhere to

ensure you have a great trip.

Perhaps no trip is complete

without a checklist. When you're

going camping, especially for a

couple of days, chances are you

don't want to have to either run

right back home for or suffer

without an item that you really

needed. Starting out with a

checklist is a great way to make

going on a trip less stressful.

1 - HAVE A CHECK LIST.

While the thought of just

picking a place and watching

the night sky might sound

appealing, if you end up

squatting on someone's land

unannounced, you may find

yourself in some hot water. You

also don't want to pick a place

that is so far away you might get

lost. Find a place that appeals to

your sense of adventure, but

also one that is a) legal to camp

on, and b) easy for you to get to

and leave. 

2 - KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING.

Part of the reason that camping

helps with insomnia so much is

that you aren't surrounded by

technology. Sure, you'll want to

bring your phone along so that

you can call for help if your car

breaks down, but don't turn

your camping trip into a tech

festival. Also, enjoy nature. Don't

spend most of your trip on your

phone. Take in the sights and

sounds. Go fishing. Try hunting.

Just do a little yoga in the clean,

fresh air. 

3 - DITCH THE TECH!

While you may be able to skip

the shower for a day or two, you

should bring biodegradable

toilet paper along with you on

your trip. Whether you want to

take a more back-to-nature

route and use Mother Nature's

facilities or bring a camping

toilet is up to you. Bringing

along baby wipes to clean your

hands and a small first aid kit for

insect bites are also great ideas!

4 - TOILETRIES MATTER.

IF YOU GO CAMPING OFTWHAT ARE YOUR MUST-HA

THANK YOU!By: John P Schwan