"Laid-Back Camp△" features a variety of ways to enjoy camping, including solo camping, group camping, camp meals, and touring. Each of these is useful for camping enthusiasts. This time, we will introduce some camping fun ways that you'll want to try out, featured in Laid-Back Camp△.
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Learn about camping by watching Yurucamp△
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"Yuru Camp △" features various elements related to camping, such as how to enjoy camping, camping common things, and things that beginners do. It can even be said to be a good textbook for people who have become interested in camping. If you have become interested in camping after watching Yuru Camp △, it would be a good idea to watch Yuru Camp △ to learn the basics of camping.
1. Cup noodles at a campsite
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Eating cup noodles in nature feels different from usual and is delicious. In the first episode of "Yurucamp△", "Fuji-san and Curry Noodles", Nadeshiko and Rin-chan were eating cup noodles, and they looked delicious. In the story, it is said that eating out makes food three times more delicious, and if that is true, then ordinary instant noodles will seem like a delicacy.
The curry noodles that saved Nadeshiko's life?
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In the first episode, Nadeshiko, who had cycled to Lake Motosu but overslept on a bench and was unable to return home, was saved by Rin-chan's curry noodles.
2. Camping at the foot of Mt. Fuji
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In "Yurucamp△," a high school in Yamanashi Prefecture is the setting, and campsites where you can worship Mt. Fuji often appear. In episode 1, "Mr. Fuji and Curry Noodles," Rin-chan was able to see the large and beautiful Mt. Fuji from the lakeside at the campsite by Lake Motosu where she was solo camping. It's something to aspire to, isn't it, to camp close to Mt. Fuji, whose appearance changes depending on the time of day and season?
Lakeside campsite with a view of Mt. Fuji
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There are five lakes around Mt. Fuji, and many of them have campsites on the lakeside. The view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu, which appeared in the work, is also the view depicted on the back of the 1000 yen bill, so you can see the majestic Mt. Fuji.
3. Relaxed solo camping
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Solo camping is what Rin-chan likes to do. Camping alone and freely is something every camper dreams of. You can spend your time however you like without being disturbed by anyone, and you don't have to worry about others. Group camping is attractive, but once you get used to it, you'll want to try solo camping too.
Rin-chan has been a solo camper since she was in the first year of junior high school
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Rin-chan likes solo camping, but it all started with her grandfather, who loves camping. That's why she's been solo camping since she was in the first year of junior high school, and out of all the members of Outdoor Activities Club, she has the most camping experience. Rin-chan seems to like relaxing at the campsite and reading books.
4. Hotpot at the campsite
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In episode 3, "A Relaxed Hotpot Camp with Fuji-san," Nadeshiko cooked hotpot dishes using the pot and portable stove she brought with her. Eating hotpot at a campsite isn't something you often imagine, but hotpot dishes that warm you up during the cold winter months are definitely something you'd want to try. If you have the space to carry your luggage, it's definitely something you should try.
Hot pot dishes made by Nadeshiko
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In the story, Nadeshiko made hot pot dishes such as "Dandan gyoza hot pot" in episode 3, "Stewed curry" in episode 5, and "Cod hot pot" in episode 6. Nadeshiko is a good cook, so she always brings a pot and shows off her cooking skills to her friends.
5. Camping in the winter off-season
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Rin-chan likes to go solo camping mainly in the winter off-season. Winter is cold, the campsites are quiet, and there are fewer people, making it a comfortable time. If you want to spend some quiet time alone, this is the recommended season.
Why Rin-chan likes winter camping
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In the story, Rin-chan explains why she likes winter camping. The main reasons are that there are no bugs, there are few people and it's quiet, and the air is clear.
6. Curry, a classic camping dish
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In episode 5, "Two Camps, Two Scenes," the No-Kuru members went on their first camping trip. There, Nadeshiko treats the members to stewed curry. Curry is a classic camping dish. Cooking rice over a bonfire and making curry in an original way will add flavor to your usual camping trip.
The secret ingredient is powdered soup
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The stew curry made by Nadeshiko is a little different from ordinary curry. The secret ingredient is powdered soup from tonkotsu ramen, giving the curry a tonkotsu flavor. Give it a try.
7. Camping freely on a motorcycle
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Like Rin-chan who goes to the campsite on a moped, or Rin-chan's Grandfather who goes to various places in Japan on a motorcycle, camping freely on a motorcycle is something that everyone dreams of. With a motorcycle, you can carry a reasonable amount of luggage and the range of things you can do at the campsite is expanded.
Rin-chan and Grandpa's Camping Style
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Rin-chan started camping because of her grandfather, but her appearance at the campsite is similar to both of them. You can see the difference by comparing them.
8. Grilling meat at camp
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Many people probably think of grilling meat when they think of camping. In Yurucamp△, in episode 6, "Meat, Benefits, and the Mysterious Lake," Rin-chan enjoyed grilling meat using a bonfire grill she had purchased. In addition to yakiniku, the meat grilled in a skillet made by Rin-chan's grandfather, which appeared in episode 8, "Test, Caribou, and Delicious Buns," also looked delicious. Grilling meat in a big way at a campsite and eating it to your heart's content is what camping is all about, isn't it?
If you want to buy meat, we recommend a butcher
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When Rin-chan and Nadeshiko, who had been imagining grilling meat over a bonfire, go camping, they try to buy meat at a supermarket they stop at along the way, but supermarkets often only sell a limited variety of meat. Also, since it was winter, the selection of meat for barbecues was poor. If you want to buy meat for camping, it's better to buy it from a butcher that handles a wide variety of meats.
9. Take a bath in a hot spring at a campsite
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The appeal of campsites is that you can enjoy nature to the fullest, but you'll also want to take a bath. Campsites that have hot springs near or within the campsite are highly recommended. In episode 5, "Two Camps, Two Views," there is a scene where the members of the Outdoor Club stop at a hot spring on the way, and it feels good to go into a hot spring when you're tired from camping.
We recommend places with hot springs for winter camping
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I think many people think about camping in the winter like Yurucamp△. If you are going to camp during that time, we recommend a campsite with a hot spring. It warms your body to the core.
10. Make a slightly elaborate dish
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In episode 7, "A Night by the Lake and the Camping People," a veteran camper appears who is making an elaborate dish near where Rin-chan and Nadeshiko are camping. In the story, they made jambalaya, but surprisingly there is a wide range of dishes you can make while camping, and once you get hooked, you'll be thinking about what to make next. Nadeshiko was also particular about cooking, but campers who like to cook should try making a variety of different things.
Make your camping trip more luxurious with a little ingenuity
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As the word glamping has become popular recently, there are many ways to make your time at the campsite more elegant and luxurious. By making some ingenuity in your tableware, utensils, and cooking, you can make your time at the campsite more fulfilling.
11. Auto camping in a camper van
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People enjoying camping in a camper van, which was briefly shown in the story. For camping enthusiasts, a camper van is one of the things they dream of. Many people probably imagine living in a camper van while moving from one campsite to another. There are many ways to enjoy camping, and buying a camper van is one way to do it.
Can you use a camper van at a reasonable price?
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If you want to buy a camper van, it will cost about 10 million yen per unit, so it is difficult to buy one, but if you rent one, you can use it for about 20,000 yen a day. If you want a camper van but think it is expensive, these services are recommended.
12. Camping with a spectacular view
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Camping with a view of Mt. Fuji is nice, but camping at a campsite at a high altitude while watching the night view is also attractive, as in episode 10, "Camping Meeting with the Traveling Bad Person." There are many types of campsites, and while lakeside campsites around Mt. Fuji are nice, campsites on the mountaintop are also nice.
Beware of road closures in mountainous areas
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As mentioned in the story, roads to campsites in mountainous areas are closed in winter, and there are places where car traffic is restricted to protect the environment. It is difficult to judge from maps on the internet, so you will need to do thorough research.
13. Christmas Camp
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In episode 11, "Christmas Camp!", the members of the Outdoor Club, Rin-chan, and Saito-san went camping on Christmas. When it comes to Christmas, it's common to go out to town or relax at home, but spending the time at a campsite is also fun. Spending Christmas at a campsite with good friends feels more premium than usual camping.
Christmas-like camping at Christmas
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In Yurucamp△, we spent the Christmas camp in a different way than usual, changing into Santa costumes and eating luxurious sukiyaki. After all, it's Christmas, so we want to have a luxurious camp that's different from usual.
14. Playing with a dog at the campsite
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In episode 11, "Creamp!", Saito's dog appears during the camping trip and runs around in nature. If you have a pet, you'll want to go camping with it. It should be fun to play with your pet running around energetically in nature.
Saito's dog is named "Chikuwa"
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Saito's dog's name is "Chikuwa". There is no explanation as to why, but he appears in messages exchanged between Rin-chan and Saito-san, and at the campsite.
15. Eat meals at facilities along the way
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When camping, the food you make at the campsite is appealing, but the food you eat at facilities along the way is also appealing. You can eat local specialties and dishes that you don't usually eat.
Food that appeared in Yurucamp△
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In Yurucamp△, in episode 4, "Outdoor Club and Solo Camping," Rin-chan ate borsch, and the Outdoor Club members ate fried egg. Also, the farm sweets that appeared in episode 11, "Christmas Camp!", were appealing. Eating food like this near the campsite is very appealing.
16. Watching videos on a tablet
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In episode 12, "Fujisan and Yurucamp Girls," everyone was watching videos on their tablets at night. Watching movies in nature is a whole different kind of fun. Having a device like this makes camping even more fun.
Outdoor movie festivals
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Recently, outdoor movie festivals held outdoors have been attracting attention. They are popular, with movies being shown on screens set up at lakeside campsites and the like.
Summary
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"Yurucamp△" introduces various ways to enjoy campsites along with stories, so it's very helpful. If you've become interested in camping because of "Yurucamp△", why not try imitating the ways of enjoying it that appear in the work?
