August 2nd, 2010 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum

Camping is tricky because it’s the weekend trip that makes it easiest to say, “You’re supposed to look kind of bad.”  But stop that right now.  That is never the case.  I usually find that any combination of camping and hiking make for a miserable time, especially when the camping includes setting up one’s own tent or the hiking includes even a slight incline.  So that’s why I refuse to camp or hike at all costs.  I have done it before though, and though I find it to the absolute worst, I think the outfits can be quite adorable in that sporty kind of way.  So grab that food-crusted mess kit, stuff it in your too-heavy backpack next to the biodegradable toilet paper and the quick-dry towel, and have fun!  I wouldn’t, but you’re choosing to go, so you must be into it.

Style Disclaimer: Usually I’m all about the accessories, but even I know there’s a time and a place.  So leave your flashy necklaces at home, lest they attract a bear…or make other people roll their eyes at you.