While some live for camping, it’s just not for everyone. From unpredictable weather conditions to various bugs and critters, some people simply prefer the comforts of home versus the great outdoors. Well, I love a good adventure, so I jumped at the chance to cover Camp Kammok, making the trek to Burnet, Texas in search of Reveille Peak Ranch.

Boasting thousands of trails, Camp Kammok promised a 2-night elevated experience; complete with activities including mountain biking, paddle boarding, yoga at sunrise and more. Roughly a four hour drive from Houston, after carefully driving through a lot of small towns I was finally there, arriving just as campers were retiring to their hammocks and tents for the night.

To be honest I was slightly skeptical - I’ve camped in a cabin, tent and even a sleeping bag under the stars, but I’d never slept outside in a hammock before. Wondering whether mosquitoes or a serial killer would reach me first, instead, I was greeted by a large, well-lit pavilion right on the water; surrounded by acres of land that included ample camping space, obstacle courses, and well-kept showers.

I was also greeted by a crew of friendly staff members, who after realizing that I didn’t actually know how to set-up a hammock or a tent (don’t judge me), graciously secured a place for me right on the water as I got ready to call it a night. Unsure of what to expect, I carefully climbed into my hammock and was immediately surprised to discover just how comfortable it was.

To be clear, this isn’t your traditional backyard hammock, oh no. Lightweight yet durable, I was soon comfortable and snug inside of the hammock provided by Kammok. Comprised of climbers, cyclists, designers, journalists and business leaders, as a company Kammok prides itself on providing quality gear and camping experiences off the ground, and they didn’t disappoint. While I’m unfamiliar with the ins and outs of camping gear, all I know is that their Dragonfly insect net kept me free from mosquitoes all weekend long; a major accomplishment for someone that usually gets bit while sitting in the living room.

On my first morning, I woke up to the sun rising over the water, as fellow campers began making their way to the pavilion for morning yoga and breakfast. After securing my coffee, my number one goal each morning, I was eager to kick the day off with activities; signing up for rappelling, paddle boarding, and rock climbing.

Telling myself that rappelling couldn’t be too different from zip lining, which I love, I was soon climbing a four-story tower with a group of strangers as I talked myself into literally jumping out the window and rappelling down. Each activity comes with a crew of professionals, and they did an amazing job of making sure that we were safe and secured in our climbing gear.

Next, it was time to paddleboard, which was also something I’d never done before. I’ll be honest, I’m not the greatest swimmer, but I was armed with a life jacket and a desire not to get my hair wet. Following the lead of my guide - who was also the founder of the popular Austin based brand, Jarvis Boards - once I was able to center myself on the board I was happily floating down the river. Trying not to fall and Milly Rock (a popular dance) at the same time. That takes skill.

After a brief lunch back at camp, it was time for my final activity of the day, rock climbing. A group of us climbed into two vans as we - slowly, very slowly - made our way through a series of hills, eventually ditching the van to hike up to a waiting mount where we were given instructions on how to properly climb and more.

Now I’ve done indoor rock climbing before, but nothing prepared me for scaling mountain walls. Still, I said I wanted an adventure and there I was. The first climb was easy, the second forced me to try a harder path, and when I reached the top of a boulder I was happy that I had.

That evening we were treated to a great mix of live art and music, as Dallas based artist B.R. Lively charmed the crowd with an early performance before dinner. In addition to a special outdoor screening of The Goonies, we also ended the night with s’mores - which I somehow missed both nights - and a great event called the “Silent Disco” that put a creative twist on the silent party concept, allowing campers to party to a number of playlists through headphones provided by the camp.

The evening also included a moment of gratitude in which campers were asked to come together to describe something that they were thankful for that weekend. For me, it was easy: new experiences.

By last day it was finally time to wind down, but first I scratched yet another experience off my bucket list, as I finally got the chance to fish. Unfortunately, I also discovered that I am terrible at it - but like everything else that weekend, I was determined to at least try.

Those looking for a well-planned camping experience will fall in love with Camp Kammok, thanks in part to its beautiful scenery, incredible staff, and excellent activities led by a great group of instructors.

As my guest, Angela Marbley explained, “I loved the staff because you could tell that they really believed in what they were doing, everyone’s passion was clearly on display.”

“It was definitely something that I would think about asking my family to do. I felt comfortable to have those new experiences in a safe environment with experts. Everything they offered, they had an expert, which immediately put me at ease. So I can definitely see myself going again,” she added.