"I have toured all over Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and never once thought about using a tent. You have so many accommodation options at all price points, why deal with the hassle of carrying and pitching camping equipment?"


I never camped in Colombia, Ecuador or Peru either. But I did in Agentina, Chile, and Venezuela.

Peter Bodtke's post reminded me that I also camped in my tent *indoors* due to clouds of mosquitos in Awala Yalimapo (French Guiana). Not only did that allow me to sleep relatively undisturbed, but I found out later that the folks I met there who weren't so well-prepared got dengue fever. We all had a fun time watching turtles hatching by the hundreds, along with a Volkswagen-sized leatherback digging a nest for her eggs.

Mark

Depends, as others mentioned too - you can get pretty lightweigt stuff. If that is against driving fun on a bike, i cant say as 4wheeler.

I did mostly wildcamp on my 6 month SA Journey. Same on my transafrica or travelling in europe.

Not to save bucks. I just love the outdoor live. To stay in quiet remote places, to light a fire, to grill my steaks, my corn, my vegetables. Love the adventure touch with comes with travelling this way.

I loves it to sit on a campfire at night, to see the stars, to watch the animals arround at the early morning.

I visit hostals from time to time to get in touch with others, for socialicing, for partying, meet a girl (if I`m currently solo).

Depending per area (not country) - it can be harder to wildcamp - but compared to europe - it was super easy to wildcamp in south america.

Probably you may find my guidance for howto get a wildcamping spot helpful: https://vanlife.4x4tripping.com/2021...amping-in.html

@Mugsey:
You did write that you can do camping, but not really loves to do it. I guess you will not using your camping gear. Because you are always able to find a hotel/hostel in a 100km radius.
I suggest to carry one of those tiny "emergency sleeping bags" for those rare cases, where are not able to check-in in a hostal nearby.
Apps like Hostelword are pretty good - to show you hostels nearby.


Surfy

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