the long way south - chapter 2
Car camping on a beach with your best friends is a dreamy way to spend the summer. Here’s what you need to plan your own oceanside (or lakeside, or riverside, or mountainside) trip.
the long way south - chapter 2
Car camping on a beach with your best friends is a dreamy way to spend the summer. Here’s what you need to plan your own oceanside (or lakeside, or riverside, or mountainside) trip.
the long way south - chapter 2
the long way south - chapter 2
Car camping on a beach with your best friends is a dreamy way to spend the summer. Here’s what you need to plan your own oceanside (or lakeside, or riverside, or mountainside) trip.
Car camping on a beach with your best friends is a dreamy way to spend the summer. Here’s what you need to plan your own oceanside (or lakeside, or riverside, or mountainside) trip.
This summer, throw your tent, cooler and friends in the car and head for the coast. Landlocked? No worries; lakes and swimming holes count, too. The four friends— Cassie, Luz, Adriana, and Karen —maximized their Baja beach bliss by swimming with seals, kayaking at sunset, chasing a full moon and getting lulled to sleep by the sea.
Follow their car-camping journey, then start packing for your own.
Checklist: summer car camping essentials
Make sure you're bringing the essentials on your next camping trip
and head to REI.com for a full packing checklist.
and head to REI.com for a full packing checklist.
It's not every day you get to
swim with sea lions
Adriana, Luz, Karen and Cassie got up close and personal with sea lions during their REI Adventures trip.
After a day of swimming with seals followed by a gourmet beachside dinner (hello, REI Adventures) there was only one thing left to do: a snorkel mask photoshoot. Photo by Ali Vagnini.
No prompting was needed to get the women in the waterfall. After hiking through the Rancho Ecologico Sol de Mayo reserve, they couldn't wait to jump in. Photo by Ali Vagnini.
The world is calling, don't let it go to voicemail.
Not sure where to start with planning your next trip? Let REI Adventures do the heavy lifting.
Whether you re-create the Baja bliss of the four friends, or want to explore another locale
you've always dreamed of visiting, REI is here to make it happen.
Explore all REI Adventures tripsWhether you re-create the Baja bliss of the four friends, or want to explore another locale
you've always dreamed of visiting, REI is here to make it happen.
“When else in my life will I get the
opportunity to swim with whale sharks?”
opportunity to swim with whale sharks?”
– Cassie
Baja beach goals
Bonfire, fish tacos and a cute kitty.
What more do you need?
What more do you need?
Three ways to use your REI Grand Hut Tent
Big tent, bigger adventures. If you're thinking about upgrading,
here are some times when a bigger tent comes in handy.
here are some times when a bigger tent comes in handy.
Weekends at your beach "house" - Build yourself
a temporary oceanside home.
a temporary oceanside home.
Festival camping - The more the merrier.
Festival camping - The more the merrier.
Backyard sleepovers - No child (or adult) left
inside when it’s summer time.
inside when it’s summer time.
The palm-lined oasis town of Mulegé was the first stop along the Gulf of California. An outdoor mecca, it is known for its abundant opportunities for beach camping.
Travel to Mulegé
Travel to Mulegé
Their car (aka: Baja Bertha) became their home away from home for the two weeks they were on the road. Photo by Carina Skrobecki.
The women wound down after their day of sand and sun with a homecooked meal and cold drinks. Photo by Carina Skrobecki.