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Camping: Love it or Hate it? Enter to Win a Gift Card in our #CampingGiveaway!

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Jun 22, 2016

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Few vacations elicit such opposing reactions as camping. There are diehard campers who can’t wait to spend their weekends cooking meals over the fire and relaxing under the stars. And there are also people who are majorly turned off by the idea of bugs crawling around them and sleeping without a personal bathroom in their room.

Are you a camper? Read on and then enter below for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to either REI or Amazon - winner's choice!

Truth is, camping can be many things. Yes, it’s dirty and buggy but it’s also a peaceful escape from the daily grind, where you’re forced to turn off the electronics and explore the beauty of the natural world.

Whether you are camping in a tent, cabin, RV, or treehouse, the benefits of being out in nature are well-documented. It helps the body, mind and spirit, while also strengthening family bonds. Plus, it can be tons of fun, even for beginners.

We recently asked young campers what their favorite part of camping is and were told everything from “sleeping in the tent” to “playing outside all day.” And who could forget “roasting s’mores on the campfire?"

And now the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging everyone to have this experience when it sponsors the Great American Campout on June 25^th and all summer long. Check out their website for first-timer tips, and to take a pledge to try camping this summer.

What do you love (or hate!) about camping? Tell us and you could win a $25 gift certificate to either REI or Amazon - winner's choice!

There are two ways to enter:

Simply comment below and tell us your favorite (or least favorite) part of camping.

AND/OR

Tweet about the giveaway!

Click here to Tweet: "I entered the @SheSpeaksUp #CampingGiveaway to win a gift card! bit.ly/28JLYR8"

*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to either REI or Amazon (winner's choice). Giveaway is open through Junly 4th, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thank you to everyone for entering! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member smethvin!

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by Sohair | Alsip, IL

Jun 22, 2016

I hate the bugs because I'm very sensitive

by spvasq | ROCKVILLE, MD

Jun 22, 2016

Never been camping!

by camillawilson | CRANDALL, GA

Jun 22, 2016

Worked for the Boy Scouts for 12 years so I love camping!

by plong22 | BLAIRSVILLE, PA

Jun 22, 2016

I love getting away from everything and getting outdoors.

by bdiane34 | Haskell, OK

Jun 22, 2016

I love camping, we camp in a tent, on the lake it is so fun to have all the family together enjoying some swimming, fishing and cookouts.

by bdiane34 | Haskell, OK

Jun 22, 2016

I love camping, we camp in a tent, on the lake it is so fun to have all the family together enjoying some swimming, fishing and cookouts.

by tknerrer | GREENVILLE, IL

Jun 22, 2016

The family and I love to camp. We have covered several states in our little pop-up camper. Our favorite part of camping is cooking outside and coming up with new dutch oven and campfire recipes.

by bdiane34 | Haskell, OK

Jun 22, 2016

I love camping, we camp in a tent, on the lake it is so fun to have all the family together enjoying some swimming, fishing and cookouts.

by Bos_Bid12 | FORT WORTH, TX

Jun 22, 2016

I love camping as long as im in a trailer with electricity and hot water.

by Mellycons | SAN ANTONIO, TX

Jun 22, 2016

The mosquitoes are the worst part. It's hard to have a good time when you are constantly swatting or scratching. They seem to love biting me more than any of the rest of the family. But I generally end up having fun anyways. Just wish there were less skeeters!

by tknerrer | GREENVILLE, IL

Jun 22, 2016

The family and I love to camp. We have covered several states in our little pop-up camper. Our favorite part of camping is cooking outside and coming up with new dutch oven and campfire recipes.

by bdiane34 | Haskell, OK

Jun 22, 2016

I love camping, we camp in a tent, on the lake it is so fun to have all the family together enjoying some swimming, fishing and cookouts.

by mcclure08 | Selma, AL

Jun 22, 2016

What I love about camping is how you can become one with nature. It is so peaceful, no distractions of all the technology of today.

by davisjodie | Chatham, NJ

Jun 22, 2016

don't like it - too much gear to bring!

by Christine23 | CHICAGO, IL

Jun 22, 2016

My favorite part of camping is waking up early in the morning, making coffee and relaxing just listening to the sounds of nature. I live in a big city so I really appreciate these quiet moments.