We often link the idea of camping with being lost in nature and feeling disconnected from the everyday world, which seems like a perfect summer plan. However, camping is not necessarily sustainable just because it’s an outdoor activity. We indeed need to be mindful when choosing places and what to bring with us.

Before you go camping, it is better to priorly research where to camp and choose eco-friendly campsites. Therefore, you need to inform about facilities, the organizations that run these activities and the resources involved. More information you have, the higher is the chance to choose responsibly. 

When going camping it is important to save as much space and weight as possible. Bringing single-use items can be tempting, but you will certainly contribute to polluting the environment. Therefore, a great way to optimize your impact this summer is to use products that cover many uses, such as reusable thermal water bottles or portable solar devices to use clean energy when charging your phone. 

Since it is highly advisable to not use disposable cutlery, it is very important to wash your durable one with natural detergents that do not harm the environment. This does not mean that you can throw these liquids into natural sources of water, always use the specific sites! The same goes for your personal care products. If you shower or brush your teeth with not natural products in the campsite’s toilets, you may also be polluting the area you are in, therefore you always need to inform yourself about rules of conduct! Anyway, natural products are often safe and they will also be saving space and unnecessary plastic used in the packaging of traditional products.