Camp Out Of Your Kia

With the advent of May, we’re getting dangerously close to summer, which for… well, I’d say about 99.9% of us means that it’s practically vacation time, and we’re here to tell you about a GREAT way to use your PTO and save money – camp out of your Kia! Here’s how to do it and have a fantastic experience while saving money by not having to buy a tent and saving time by not having to assemble said tent.

First of all, make sure that your vehicle is large enough to camp in comfortably (may we suggest the compact-yet-spacious Soul?). A great idea is to put the back seats down and assemble a sleeping spot where you can stretch out comfortably across both the back seat area and the trunk. How do you stay comfortable? Sleep one layer up from the floor of the car. Use an air mattress, make yourself a little platform, lay down some yoga mats… whatever you do, that layer is instrumental in making sure you’re comfortable and warm throughout the night. But no matter how snug you’re going to be, always crack a window or two to let some air out! If you have a sunroof, vent that bad boy and hunker down. The open windows will let enough of a breeze through and let your moist breath out of the car, preventing condensation and gross breath-related humidity. And hey, it’s healthier for you to sleep in cooler temperatures!

Need darkness? If you’re crafty, make yourself some curtains for the windows that you can hang up and use to block out the light, weird neighbors, wildlife… you get the idea. All you need to do is get some fabric, or some pre-made kitchen curtains, and attach them to your windows. We suggest Velcro, bungee cords, or whatever else works best for you.

Make sure you’ve got an easy and effective way to organize your stuff, bring toilet paper, and voilà! You’re done! Now all you’ve got to do is make sure you’ve got a place to go… and luckily, our beautiful country is full of amazing places to explore. Get going!