The Great Camp Out

I have a constant craving to camp these days. Perhaps it's due to my hectic schedule or living in a fast-paced, Starbucks- and iPhone-ridden society. I've had this fetish ever since my boyfriend Daniel and I began a camping spree last summer-- traveling to the desert, local mountains and of course the beach nearly every weekend  to camp out, hike and surf. I have become fond of headlamps and have acquired a taste for instant coffee.
Our travel/camping vehicle at the moment is Daniel's van, which suffices for now. We are saving for a used,  old school RV, however -- with a van front. Every time I see an RV  -- which seems daily now -- I get an urge to sell my house and opt for permanent RV living. RVs are a fond reminder of traveling with my parents in the 1970s in our El Dorado motorhome. John Denver was a popular music selections as we traveled to and stayed in places like Yellowstone National Park, the Redwoods and Jackson Hole, Wyo. My parents and I even lived on the beach in a tent trailer for two weeks while waiting for base housing at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside Calif. by the popular  SoCal beach the locals call San O.   As a kid that was pure heaven (and still is). Through these experiences, my parents taught me the pure joy of simple outdoor living. It's something I plan to pass on to my son.
I came across this video clip recently of a documentary called 23 Feet, which depicts the simple, carefree and sustainable lifestyle of people who live in their RVs, campers, etc. It's inspiring. Check it out below:

23 Feet Trailer from Allie Bombach on Vimeo.

I have also included some random shots from Dan & Dre's camping adventures the past year. Enjoy.