camp out
Tent under stars
Camp out means to sleep outdoors, typically in a tent or under the stars: We camped out by the lake.
The phrase extends to any temporary, makeshift accommodation: I'll camp out on your couch tonight.
To camp out somewhere can also mean to settle in and wait persistently: Reporters camped out in front of the courthouse.
Portable fabric shelter
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- firewoodCut logs for burning
s'mores · marshmallows · campground · picnic · hammock · cooler · lantern · flashlight
Observing celestial bodies
- night skyDarkness above after sunset
- constellationsRecognized celestial groupings
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- firefliesBioluminescent nocturnal beetles
crickets · owl hoots · nocturnal · nightfall · ghost stories · dawn · dew · quietude
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- remoteDistant or controller
- pristinePure and untouched
- forestsDensely treed land areas
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
rivers · valleys · wildlife · scenic · nature · untouched · national park · trailhead
Protected place or structure
- preparednessState of being equipped
- forageSeek food actively
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- navigationDetermining position and course
water purification · emergency · ration · resourcefulness · knife · rope · signal · bear bag
Goodwill among companions
- togethernessState of close connection
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
companionship · family trip · scout troop · storytelling · singalong · trust fall · icebreakers · reunion
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- hikingRecreational trail walking
firewood · s'mores · marshmallows · campground · picnic · hammock · cooler · lantern · flashlight · trail
stargazing
Observing celestial bodies
- night skyDarkness above after sunset
- constellationsRecognized celestial groupings
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
fireflies · crickets · owl hoots · nocturnal · nightfall · ghost stories · dawn · dew · quietude · midnight snacks
backcountry
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
mountains · rivers · valleys · wildlife · scenic · nature · untouched · national park · trailhead · off-grid
shelter
Protected place or structure
- preparednessState of being equipped
- forageSeek food actively
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
navigation · water purification · emergency · ration · resourcefulness · knife · rope · signal · bear bag · weather
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- togethernessState of close connection
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
fellowship · companionship · family trip · scout troop · storytelling · singalong · trust fall · icebreakers · reunion · quality time
- fan frenzycheering, screaming, chanting, foam finger, jersey
camp outhotel stay
Paid temporary accommodation
glamping · Airbnb · stay indoors · bed and breakfast · five-star hotel
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