Why do humans go camping?

Why people go camping varies, but I think the fundamental reason campers go is to regain the important senses and emotions humans naturally have.

For several years, I struggled with distrust of people, failed at work, lost connections with others, and felt life was not enjoyable. During that time, camping I started on a whim gave my heart a thorough cleaning.

Regaining Important Senses and Emotions

Even eating involves picking up firewood yourself, starting a fire, and finally being able to eat after some time. Setting up a tent takes time and is tiring... But by carefully repeating these troublesome tasks, I somehow gradually regained the important senses and emotions I originally had.

Waking up to the chirping of birds in the morning, making coffee, drinking it quietly in the mountains, and just zoning out without thinking about anything.

Repeating such times, somehow my senses became more delicate, and my emotions gained color. It feels like a life that had turned gray has become full of color.

Precious Time Given by the Great Outdoors

The beautiful scenery, delicious food, and connections with people that I hadn’t noticed before—time spent in the great outdoors has added color to my life.

In this world that seems convenient and where everyone could be happy thanks to digitalization and technological advances, people lose connections with others and even take their own lives; sad incidents born from lack of compassion occur. Despite material wealth, it seems we are becoming poor in spirit.

As I experienced myself, the great outdoors helps us regain the important senses and emotions that humans naturally have. I think many people unconsciously go camping to regain those.

It may sound a bit exaggerated, but the reason I started making camping gear was because I wanted to take people whose hearts were troubled like mine out into the great outdoors and have them live a life full of colors like a rainbow.

If you are truly struggling with life and find it hard to live, please contact me. Let’s go camping together first.

Of course, as humans, we want money and fame too. Before starting camping and ZENCamps, I might have been able to satisfy those desires.

But now, I love the nature around me and live a life full of color, so I like who I am now better.

I want more people to experience the feelings and experiences I gained through camping, so I believe all the staff must work together to create camping gear that makes as many people as possible want to pick up ZENCamps gear and go camping!

Everyone, please enjoy the camping life you think is good without worrying about form!