Hi, I’m Catherine. You’ve stumbled upon my little corner of the internet, ‘Camping Gen, is where I channel my two-decade-long adventure as a digital nomadess into crafting transparent reviews and guides about camping.
Every tent I’ve zipped up, every trail I’ve trekked, and every campfire I’ve kindled has been a chapter in my story. It’s a story that connects anyone who loves the mystery and the magic of the great outdoors. I would like to instil in you an eagerness to swap city scapes for starry skies and wake to the rustle of leaves rather than the rush of traffic.
Indeed, ‘Camping Gen’ is more than a blog; it’s a repository of my life on the move, tested by wear and tear, painted in sunrise hues,(and driving rain) and told with the candor you’d expect from a travel companion. Through these pages, you’ll get more than just gear reviews; you’ll gain a friend who’s as honest about a sleeping bag’s snugness as about the challenges of life on the road.
The Essence of ‘Camping Gen
My commitment goes beyond mere words; I live and breathe the camper’s lifestyle. What started as a personal quest to find the best camping gear has turned into ‘Camping Gen, a resource where honesty is the guiding principle.
Every product feature you read here stems from real-world testing. I trek through forests, search for the source of rivers, scale mountains, and sleep under countless skies to ensure I know each item inside and out. And I bring that knowledge to you, unfiltered.
My experiences have shaped ‘Camping Gen’ over the years. As I’ve journeyed from one sleeping bag to another I’ve refined the art of distinguishing the essential from the merely adequate. This evolution is mirrored in the reviews and advice you find here.
Connecting with nature isn’t just a hobby; it’s a vital part of who I am. At ‘Camping Gen’, I strive to help you find not just gear, but experiences that resonate with your adventurous spirit. Because it’s not just about the products – it’s about creating memories in the great outdoors.
More About Me: The Person Behind the Passion
I believe my personal experiences deeply enrich the content I create. Being a digital nomadess has taken me to remote corners of the earth, always with the promise of new landscapes and novel challenges. It’s not just a lifestyle; it’s a continuous source of inspiration for ‘Camping Gen’. I met my husband on a bus to Tibet in 1976. That journey may be mainstream now, but it certainly wasn’t then.
Over the years, I’ve pitched my tent on mountainsides, by tranquil lakes, and under starlit skies seldom seen by city dwellers. I’ve had to camp more than once in a graveyard(Stories For Another day). That wasn’t bad planning by the way, it was a bet. The bet was I would spend a year in Australia in 1988 without spending any money on accommodation. And ………..yes of course, I won the bet, but sometimes we had to creative. These experiences have honed my expertise in judging the integrity of camping equipment—not from a showroom, but from the rugged outposts of our world.
But my life isn’t solely defined by the trails I trek. The moments of quiet reflection by a crackling campfire, the books I devour nestled within my hammock, and the cultures I’ve immersed myself in are the textures that make up my existence. When I’m not evaluating the latest camping gear or plotting my next adventure, I’m probably capturing the vast beauty of the outdoors through my camera lens, or sharing stories with fellow travelers.
Be prepared to be inspired.