Let’s be honest: if you clicked on this story (and you’re reading these words, so you clearly did), odds are good that you’ve whittled away quite a few hours of your life thinking about camping ...

There are plenty of different ways to travel and experience the outdoors, from wild tent camping in the middle of nowhere to fancy caravans, camper vans, and motorhomes with all the comforts of home.

My spouse and I, and numerous friends, have spent a lifetime perfecting the art of camping. That means anything from hiking and backpacking overnights to car and tent camping to small to midsize SUVs ...