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July 24, 2026

What Is Cowboy Camping? A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Under the Stars
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What Is Cowboy Camping? A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Under the Stars

Cowboy camping means sleeping outdoors without setting up a tent or another full overhead shelter. Most people use a groundsheet, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag or quilt while leaving the sky completely open above them. It can reduce setup time, provide an unobstructed view of the stars, and create a