Sleeping without a Tent , everything there is to know

Sleeping outside without a tent can really be a great experience that will never be forgotten. Looking at the starts hearing the ambient noises and breathing the fresh air helps you get to sleep fast. Of course, sleeping outside without a tent can also be a terrible experience for various reasons: lack of preparation, insects, vulnerability and also the weather.

I will show you everything needed for a successful and enjoyable outdoor sleep!

People enjoy sleeping in the open air for the following reasons:

• Saves the weight of a tent

• Save money for the hotel, hostel and such

• Can get further from civilization

• Becoming more independent

• Unique experience

• Back to the origins

• Gazing at the stars

• Feeling nocturnal life

Material needed:

Most people who do this bring a Sleeping Bag and sometimes a sleeping pad.

Sleeping directly on the ground having only clothes as protection is not recommended no matter how good the conditions are. (Animal safety, weather and keeping the heat when the metabolism drops and also because of the morning dew)

Be careful of the fallowing :

Humidity – morning dew

Wind

Bad weather

Ants and insects

Snakes, scorpions, and spiders

Apply the fallowing tricks for safety:

Do not get up to fast in the morning : Snakes, scorpions, and spiders will all be attracted to you and the warmth you`ll provide them in the middle of the night. So don’t make any aggressive movements and don’t scare the animal, that is when they attack.

Protect your shoes if you take them off : Remember to shake out your shoes before you put them on- most spider and scorpion bites are due to p putting their foot into their shoe or boot without turning it upside down and shaking it out.
Also, never sleep in dry river beds that are prone to flash floods- with or without a tent.

Do not sleep in a dry river bed : Sometimes water starts coming for no apparent reason- flash floods -, and this can be dangerous, or in the very best case you will be all wet.

Check the weather forecast : You DO NOT want to sleep without a tent when it rains.

Do not paranoid : There are a lot of sounds during the night, there are many nocturnal active animals and they do not care about you, do the same you will avoid many problems.

In bear region: Keep all your food far from where you sleep, or you might get disturbed by an hungry bear have a very bad time.

How to get started :

You should start in a fenced backyard to get used to it.
Do not start in the woods
You should do it in a group if you are in the wilderness.

Apply these tricks and you shouldn’t have any problems sleeping outside without a tent. It is an experience every one should get to enjoy!

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