Whether backpacking, tent camping or setting up an RV, nothing compares to getting out in nature and camping for a day or two. There’s no such things as cell phone towers out in the middle of nowhere — and that’s honestly a beautiful thing. Ditching your screen can have a significant impact on your well-being. Research suggests too much tech may lead to increased feelings of anxiety and poor sleep.
Acadia offers a wide variety of camping gear and supplies for the backpacker who likes to get out in the middle of nowhere to camp.
The outdoors are crucial for your mental health, especially if you’re a city dweller. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that just a few minutes walking in nature can reduce depressive symptoms, which is common in people who live in urban spaces. In a corroborating study, research out of Stanford University found that spending time outdoors can help reduce rumination — the obsessive, negative thinking that could potentially lead to mental health issues.