2026 camping resolutions 

There’s something about the start of a new year that give me pause to think about what i want for the year. Not the loud, all-or-nothing kind of decisions but the gentle ones that make me asks myself, how do I want to feel this year?

For me, the answer almost always leads back to the outdoors. To campfires and rainy mornings, to unknown tracks and also known comforts. Instead of big, rigid goals, i'm setting a handful of camping resolutions for 2026 that focus on presence, learning, and experiencing Australia a little more deeply.

If you’re planning your own year of camping, see a camping resolutions list as an invitation, not a rigid checklist.

Go Camping in Every Season

Camping feels different depending on the time of year, and that’s part of its magic that keeps bringing me back. In 2026 with my camping resolutions i'm committing to camping in every season, not just when it’s warm and easy. Autumn’s golden light, winter’s crisp mornings, spring’s wild flowers, summer’s long evenings. Each season asks something different of us and gives something different in return. Learning to really enjoy camping year-round will help me slow down and appreciate Australia as it changes.

Explore a New Region

To put it lightly, Australia is big, but for some reason it’s easy to keep returning to the same few favourite spots. This year, I want to intentionally explore at least one region that’s new to us. Somewhere we haven’t camped, driven, or walked before. New areas will change my usual camping routine and remind me just how much there still is to see, even close to home.

Learn and Improve Outdoor Skills

Camping isn’t about having the newest gear or the biggest setup, it’s about enjoyment and confidence. In 2026, one of my biggest goals is to keep learning. Improving my navigation skills, trying out camp craft and deepening my self-reliance when outdoors. These skills don’t just make trips smoother; they make me a more capable custodians of the places we visit.

Go Camping on My Own

I want to make time for solo camping. Not to be alone for the sake of it, but to make myself slow down and build confidence. Camping on my own is about trusting my skills, moving at my own pace, and finding fulfilment in quiet moments. Morning tea in silence, evenings by the fire, and the understanding that I am capable to enjoy being out there on my own.

Go Hiking in Winter

Winter hiking has a reputation for being uncomfortably cold, but it can be one of the most rewarding times to be walking. There are less people on the track, I will find quieter landscapes with crisper air, and a sense of calm. This year, i'm leaning into winter hikes; layering up, moving to warm my body, and embracing the stillness that colder weather brings. There’s something delightful about earning warmth through movement and ending the day with tired legs and hot tea.

Go Camping With No Technology (Including GPS)

This one feels both exciting and confronting. In 2026, i'm planning trips with no technology; no phones, no GPS, no digital maps. Just paper maps, compasses, preparation, and trust in our skills. It’s not about being reckless; it’s about being present. About listening more closely, noticing more around me, and remembering that camping existed long before screens followed us into the bush!

A Gentle Year Outdoors for me this year. These camping resolutions aren’t about doing more, they’re about doing things with intention. Slower trips, deeper learning, fewer distractions. More connection to the bush, to each other, and to myself.

Here’s to a year of changing seasons, new adventures, growing skills, and nights spent by the fire

Happy camping!