A long time ago we all went camping. When there was no house or apartment, our ancestors slept under the stars or in a cave, hunting for food and drinking water from rivers. These are things we humans have done to survive for millions of years. But today, many of us consider sleeping outside the four walls something hard and uncomfortable without taking into account our origins. Yet, gathering around a fire and telling each other stories is part of us and our culture. And look, I'm not suggesting you might like fighting bears and wolves, but I can assure you, going camping with your family or friends can be deeply satisfying. It is a unique way to spend time and have fun with the people closest to us. And luckily for us all, it's no longer a matter of adaptability. Thanks to technology and easy-to-use equipment, camping can be a luxurious and comfortable experience, simple as anyone chooses to make it.

 When it comes to camping, sleeping is one of the most sensitive points. We all know that a good night's sleep can easily change your mood. Not only that, It can give you the right amount of strength and energy to be ready for a full day in nature, hiking, exploring, and playing outside. On top of that, once the sun goes down, the best sensation you can ask for is relaxing while watching the stars in your nice comfy inflatable camping pad. This is why finding the right mattress sleeping pad is fundamental. It should keep you warm, dry and have enough space, so you don't feel claustrophobic. In addition, it should fit your size, be easy to pack, and suit the climate. In other words, it should be the best!

How to get the best out of your sleep night?

1. Prepare the sleeping items you need outdoors

Tent

Your tent is your most important piece of camping equipment. First, it must protect you from water, wind, and insects. Failing to do any of these is not only uncomfortable, but it's also potentially dangerous. A tent should also give you privacy and security once you're zipped inside for the night.

Sleeping Bags

Sleeping bags are rated by season and by temperature. If you're a camping enthusiast or plan to be one, you will need at least two bags, one for warm weather and another for cold weather.

2. Eat well

Everything tastes better in the forest—no matter how bad it's cooked. The great thing about camp cooking is you can experiment and make mistakes! The point is you don't have to take it too seriously. Never lose sight of your number-one priority on an outdoor trip should be to have a good time and enjoy nature. Your meals don't have to be complex, extravagant, elaborate, or expensive. With a good cooler, and a few items like a small camp stove, a grill, and a few utensils, you can cook almost anything you would cook at home. All it takes to become an outdoor chef is a little planning and craziness!

3. Replenish water in time

Since we grow up believing that we can only drink water from a tap or a bottle, it's easy for many to imagine drinking water from a stream is dangerous. But in most situations, simply purifying it should reassure you that your water is safe. To do that, keep in mind the following rules:

• When collecting water from a stream, choose one where no human or animal impact is apparent;
• If you're getting water from a lake, avoid areas trampled by animals.

Then, to purify it, you can choose one of the following methods: boiling, using water filters, or chemicals.

4. Play hard

Both adults and kids need good game time! And the outdoor can be the best playground! Cards, books, horror stories, and fantasy role-playing games are my best picks for the night, but there are even more you can play during the day, like treasure hunts and hide-and-seek. The absolute joy of camping is not just about putting up tents and cooking on a fire. Living outside is a transformative and healthy experience. You'll sleep better and most of all, you will have the chance to do many new exciting things you may never have tried before. Saving money by camping also means saving funds to try outdoor sports you've always liked, from rock climbing to hiking

5. Choose a good sleeping pad

You will need something between your sleeping bag and the bottom of your tent for insulation and padding. When you use your sleeping bag, the insulation beneath you compresses. Unfortunately, the compression brings a loss of insulating power, and your body will feel all rocks, twigs, and roots beneath you. A comfortable sleeping pad can make a huge difference between a successful trip and a bummer. The protective layer cushions and keeps you warm by insulating you from the ground.

6. Flat sleep

The ground needs to be flat. Don't worry too much about the grass. That grass can often conceal lumps anyway. Your sleeping pad or bag will give you the necessary comfort. Sleeping on a flat floor can make it easier to keep your spine straight during sleep since you don't have to worry about sinking too deeply into the pad. However, you may need a pillow to decrease pressure on your spine. Sleeping on a hard surface can also reshape the back and realign the body. A firm sleep surface helps the body's relationship with gravity and the earth. For many studies, it is considered a therapeutic practice available to all of us.

7. Value warmth retention

If you plan on doing anything more than summer car or RV camping, then a good sleeping bag is essential.

Synthetic bags are improving yearly and are the best in wet conditions. Even if they get wet, they'll keep you warm (not exactly comfortable, but far warmer than a wet down bag). Synthetics are also a good choice for kids and newcomers to camping because they are less expensive and they require minimum care.

On the other side, we have down insulation. Down is the fluffy undercoating found beneath the outer feathers of geese and ducks. They are 35 percent lighter than their synthetic counterparts, and a down bag is also more compressible so that it will take up less space in your pack. In addition, down is built for the long haul: it doesn't break as fast as synthetics. The natural material provides more insulation per ounce than any other material, but not all down bags are equal. Different bags contain different amounts of down.

8. Don't over-inflate

Though it can seem more comfortable, an over-inflated air mattress sleeping pad can actually cause back problems for back and stomach sleepers and those of a heavier weight. Luckily some of them can be adjusted, like our AKSOUL Self Inflating Sleeping Pad for Camping with a built-in pump. You will have your pad ready within a minute, saving your breath. Deflation is also quick and easy, so you can avoid wasting time and enjoy your journey to the fullest!

9. Bedtime

You are at the end of the day, and finally, you can fully relax, enjoying the sounds of nature. I personally love dozing while listening to the rain pattering on the rainfly can be a blissful scene. It is some kind of meditation process, and you will enjoy it even more by sharing it with somebody you love.

10. Adjust the brightness

Sleeping with lights on is detrimental to getting a good night's rest. And not getting good quality sleep can lead to numerous health consequences. So if you're considering leaving an artificial light on at bedtime, consider this. Exposure to artificial light during sleep makes it difficult for your brain to achieve deeper sleep. The more shallow or light sleep you get at night, the more your brain activity that allows you to get to deeper stages of sleep is negatively affected.

There is so much more!

A paradox of modern life is that the more we know the universe, the less we can see it because of light pollution. So camping can be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with the night sky. But, of course, what you see in the night sky will depend on where you are looking. But some stars and planets, such as Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter, will be visible from north and south of the equator.

Conclution

Camping it's not just about sticking up a tent and sleeping in it. It's about waking up near a beach with a cup of coffee and then going for a swim, or being in the woods looking up into the night sky and seeing stars rather than streetlights. Today tents are easier to put up, sleeping mats are very comfortable, and there's a whole range of stuff to do out there to make camping exciting and fun.

But perhaps the most significant recent change is that we're all now so much more mobile. This gives camping a wonderful spontaneity, and the fact that it's also cheap means you can take your vacation whenever you want to escape from the city's speed and stress. Even if the weather's bad, it doesn't matter. You can snuggle down in a sleeping bag and just listen to the rain on the tent.