For millennia, humanity has slept outdoors. Yet, today's it's not unreasonable to spend $5000 on supplies to help you and your family survive a week-long car-camping trip. Some campers work to replicate the creature comforts of home in the woods, ultra-light backpackers cut grams left and right, while bushcrafters say, "I have my hatchet and fixed blade. I'll build it out there."

So, what's the deal with camping?