Ever since G and I started dating back in 1995 (25 years ago—yikes!!), we’ve been big on games. Scrabble was always our go-to, and over the years, we’ve expanded our repertoire a bit. I’ve found that it’s hard finding games that are great for just two and sometimes even more challenging to find games that are super portable for camping. This post includes our favorites while camping—and a few “bonus” options as well!

So far, I’ve found loom knitting to be just what I need at this point: it’s fast, thus fulfilling my need for instant gratification; it’s easy, thus making me feel successful right from the start; it’s calming, thus allowing me a way to relax and de-stress after long days at work. However, I’ve learned two hard lessons right away: I totally understand how folks can spend a lot of money on yarn and knitting notions (ah, one more hobby with “gear” to buy!), and knitting each night for a few hours at a time definitely cuts into my reading/sleep time. Compromise? Knit while listening to audiobooks and podcasts—a win-win!