On our drive home last night (from a spontaneous road trip to Santa Barbara) the boy and I spotted a group of campers along a stretch of beach and decided that a night under the stars along California’s Gold Coast should be added to our list of Summer adventures…
While camping equipment can get pretty expensive, and I am the first to admit that I will never be a middle of the wilderness for days on end type of girl, you don’t need much for one night spent on a small stretch of beach. The thing I used to hate most about camping is sleeping in a thin, cold sleeping bag. We recently bought some new mattresses in a range of mattress sizes and I’m so much comfier! Here, my night under the stars essentials for under $50 each.
Nest: There’s nothing like a big wool blanket to wrap around you while sitting by the fire. This vintage one with a pretty navajo print is a steal for the size and the amount of warmth it will offer after the sun goes down.
Dressed: Comfort rules when camping, and light layers are perfect for a hot beach day that turns into a chilly night. I can’t help but want to pick up this celestial t-shirt that looks so cozy it would be alright if I say, slept in it and wore it home the next day. Totally acceptable when camping, right?
The Rest: A new book, The End of Night, which reminds us of the timeless pleasure of a starry night’s sky, and argues why we shouldn’t – in the age of so much light, especially in a city like LA – forget to escape and point our gaze upwards once in awhile. I’d pull my sleeping bag out of the tent and read this one by moonlight.
