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Packing Part Two…

28 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Camping Trips, Fashion in the Wild, Tips

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accessories, bathing suit, beanie, Boots, bugs, camping, camping trips, clothing, cold weather, fashion in the wild, feminine products, girlie, girly, girly camping, gloves, hand warmers, hat, make-up, makeup, mosquitos, packing, packing part two, part two, patagonia, scarf, shorts, socks, southern california, sunburn, sunscreen, tampons, tank top, tips, toiletries, UGG, warm weather, weather


Ok, now that we’ve covered the big stuff in “Packing Part One…” we can move on to the fun part: clothing, accessories, toiletries, and other stuff! Clothing is mainly divided into two categories: warm weather and cold weather. Now remember- I live in Southern California! I am not experienced with extreme cold weather and I will be the first to admit it BUT I am a wimp and I have been FREEZING on camping trips so let me tell you how I avoid it. Always check the weather on where you’re going ahead of time. Being prepared is the number one thing you can do! I ALWAYS bring a big chunky scarf in my pack no matter what. If you are going into super cold climate invest in a down jacket- they are pricey but totally worth it! Look into Patagonia for a down jacket. They roll up into a pouch and zip up for easy packing. You Continue reading →

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So what do you think?!

24 Tuesday Jul 2012

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bugs, camping, camping trips, Fashion, girlie, girly, girly camping, opinion


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The Cowgirl Camper…

24 Tuesday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Fashion in the Wild

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Alps, backpack, Billabong, boot, Boyfriend short, Calder, Calf Hi, camping, clothes, cowboy, cowgirl camper, Element, Fashion, fashion in the wild, Flannel, fringe, girlie, girly, girly camping, hat, Hurley, layering, Minnetonka, O'Neill, Raffia, RVCA, San Diego Hat Co, Sandoval, solid tee


BIllabong Sandoval flannel top is a great for layering!

These RVCA Boyfriend shorts are slouchy and comfy- perfect for any weekned getaway!

Raffia cowboy hat from San Diego Hat Co. makes any girl an instant cowgirl!

Hurley’s Solid Pocket tee is a must for hot summer days!

Don’t draw away from the fun prints on Element’s Alps short! Pair with a plain white tee for an effortless look!

These Minnetonka Calf Hi fringe boots add the right amount of “outdoors” to any outfit!

O’Neill’s Calder backpack is fashionable yet very practical!

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July 6th-7th Trip

23 Monday Jul 2012

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Angeles National Forrest, campground, camping, camping trips, dehydrated, girlie, girly, girly camping, gold rush, heat, heat stroke, Heaton Flats, july, mountains, prospecting, prospector, river, San Gabriel, sluice


We left San Diego on Friday at 7:30 PM right after work to avoid the traffic. My brother lives in LA so off we went to make a pit-stop at his Tujunga house then off to the Angeles National Forrest. We arrived at 12:30 AM and got a prime parking spot. After loading up our gear on our backs we hiked about 0.5 miles to Heaton Flats campground. We noticed a ridiculous amount of people and hadn’t taken into consideration the holiday earlier that week. After setting up our camp, we situated a table out of a bucket and sluice (pronounced like “juice” with a sl- instead of j-) and got our game on with Phase 10- one of the greatest card games EVER! It was about mid-low 60’s and it felt great! After a few rounds of card and a couple shots of Jack Daniels it was off to bed where a busy day was ahead of us! Continue reading →

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Packing Part One…

22 Sunday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Camping Trips, Tips

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backpack, backpacking, BBQ, camping, camping trips, chair, Colman, cooler, fire, gear, girlie, girly, girly camping, Half Dome, Half Dome 2, Micro Rocket, Microrocket, MiniWorks, MSR, mummy bag, one-man, packing, packing part one, pillow, rain-fly, rainfly, REI, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove, table, tent, tips, two-person, water, water filter, woods


Once you figure out where going you have to determine what to bring. I’m breaking this down in two parts: 1.) the BIG stuff 2.) clothing, accessories, and toiletries. Ok, let’s talk about the big stuff! If you are backpacking in the woods then you pretty much need everything! Let’s start with a tent. If its just you and no one else sleeping in your tent bring a one-man tent. Its small and easy to set up. If you like a little of wiggle room bring a two-person tent. Bringing the whole family? Get a family size tent or 2 two-person tents. Think about your gear- do you want it outside under the rain-fly (rain-flys goes over the tent and come out a foot or so to protect you from rain) or are you bringing your gear inside? Before you leave on your trip, set up your tent with sleeping bag and and situate your gear so you know what to expect. This will also give you an oppertunity to set up your tent in a comfortable environment. My boyfriend and I bought this awesome tent from REI (REI Half Dome 2). We wanted to practice setting it up and taking it down before we left on our trip. It took us about 30 minutes to figure out the dang thing! We are so happy we tried it out before leaving because REI’s Half DOme 2 is the EASIEST tent set up. We timed how long it takes to set up and it was easily under 2 minutes. Just sayin!

Next is the sleeping bag or blanket. Take into consideration how hot or cold it is. Sleeping bags have temperature ratings but I personally get REALLY cold. I use a mummy bag (a bag that covers the top of your head) until summer- most people would think I’m crazy but I like to be as comfortable as possible! If its hot a light blanket will do just fine! Now let’s a take a second to take about pillows- if you are backpacking in, don’t bring one. Its just ONE more thing to bring. I keep an empty pillow case in my backpack and stuff if with a sweatshirt. It works just fine! If you have room in you car to bring a pillow I would. The more comfortably you sleep, the better time you will have! If you are sleeping on the ground, you may want a sleeping pad. Colman sleeping pads are self-inflatable and easy to pack. If you don’t bring a pad and have rocky terrain, throw some clothes under your bag for extra padding.

How are you going to eat? Are you bringing a large stove? Or you cooking over an open fire (if regulations are in your favor)? Are you living on protein bars the whole trip? We have a MSR microrocket to cook with. It weighs 2.6 oz, is extremely small, fits perfectly in your backpack, and lets you cook gourmet meals. There are also portable stoves with several burner options. If you are cooking over an open fire, make sure you bring matches or lighter to start the fire. If you have trouble getting a flame to catch, feminine products work great! Some campsites have BBQ set up or you can bring a portable one. Make sure to check out the campsite before oyu go to know what you’re working with! Keep in mind- the more you bring, the more you carry!

Some other extras you may want to bring are camping chairs, tables, and coolers. AGAIN- the more you bring, the more you carry! I like find objects in the woods that act as furniture like a rock for chairs or tables and the river as your own cooler- throw sodas or beverages in a bag and set them in a cold river. One important item we have purchased recently is a water filter. Lugging around gallons of water into the wild can be exhausting so look into a water filter. The MSR MiniWorks EX Water filter allows you to pump water from the river while eliminating bacteria, tastes, and odors. I was weary at first- as I am to anything new in the wild- but once I realized how refreshing and SAFE the water is, this filter is one necessity!

If you are buying big ticket items try signing up for programs to get a cheaper rate. If you sign up with REI, they offer up to a 10% dividend each year and have special sales for REI members. Always shop around before making your purchase and check warrenty and refunds.

Happy packing!!

This is what my backpack looks like- clothes, toiletries, and food inside. Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, boots, and lantern on the outside

REI Half Dome 2 tent- the easiest tent set up in the world!

MSR Microrocket- cooks everything and small enough to pack anywhere!

MSR MiniWorks Water Filter

Pumping water directly from stream- how easy is that?!!

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The Pink Camper…

20 Friday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Fashion in the Wild

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Billabong, Boots, camping, clothing, Dover, Echo Beats, Fashion, girlie, girly, girly camping, highlight, nature, outdoors, pink, pink camper, Quiksilver, Roxy, shorts, skinny jeans, Style, tribal love, valley low


This morning I woke feeling pink! I don’t know why but I did! Here are some fun options to wear while incorporating pink into the wild 🙂

This really bright crew neck fleece is Billabong’s Tribal Love ❤

I love this Billabong Highlight tee! The dolman sleeves make is breathable with a relaxing fit.

The Billabong Valley Low shorts are perfect to spice up any outfit!

Billabong’s Show Down poncho goes with just about everything! From leggings and skinny jeans to denim or linen shorts!

Quiksilver Girl’s Echo Beat skinny flood pants are so vibrant and fun!

I love these Roxy Dover boots! With a distressed look and removable front tassel if you’re not into it, these boots are perfect for the outdoors!

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Camping in Style…

19 Thursday Jul 2012

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Billabong, Boots, camping, clothing, Fashion, fashion in the wild, girlie, girly, girly camping, Nature Study, Oregon, Quiksilver, Roxy, Style, Sweater, Tank, Wolves


Looking for a fashionable camping trip? Try any of these pieces from Quiksilver, Billabong, or Roxy and you will be trendy in the wild!

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Preparing for the trip…

15 Sunday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Camping Trips, Tips

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backpack, backpacking, camp fires, camping, camping trips, campsite, girlie, girly, girly camping, outdoors, parking, planning, preparing, preparing for the trip, tips


So you’ve decided you want to go camping but you don’t know where to begin?!! The most important part about your trip is where you are going and who you are going with! First, take into consideration the weather. If you are going somewhere hot is there shade or a river? If its cold can you build a camp fire? I also like to look at the pattern of weather one week ahead of time. In Southern California you can have it be 90 degrees one day and tomorrow its 60 degrees- I know 60 degrees isn’t cold for any one else in the United States but for Southern California it is! Continue reading →

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Well Hello There!

14 Saturday Jul 2012

Posted by girlycamping in Camping Trips, Fashion in the Wild, Tips

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camping, girlie, girly, girly camping


Hi Everyone!

I decided to do a blog for two reasons: 1.) I have this new-found love for camping outdoors! 2.) Girls (generally) don’t really like camping! I wanted to show everyone how fabulous it is and hopefully girls can see that there are THOUSANDS of fun things to do while camping- and of course looking fabulous at the same time!

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