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If you want to get outdoors and take off on an adventure, there’s no better way to do so than by camping with your Subaru Forester. This is an excellent option for solo travelers and couples looking for a place to crash once they reach the trailhead. Here’s an overview of the Forester’s features that make it a great vehicle to take on camping trips and some helpful tips to help you plan your excursion and pack your gear.

Take Advantage of the Spacious Interior

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If you have an upcoming camping trip and you’re planning on taking your Subaru Forester, you don’t have to worry about finding a place to pitch a tent. Instead, you can take advantage of your vehicle’s spacious interior, with up to 74.2 cubic feet of cargo space. Perfect for an overnight trip, you can put down the back seats and make a cozy sleeping area in your Forester.

There’s even enough room for you to add an air mattress, making for a comfortable camping experience, whether you’re traveling alone or with your partner or loved one. If you’re set on sleeping under the stars, the cabin room of the Forester will still be beneficial and provide you with enough space to accommodate all your camping essentials, such as your sleeping bag, tent, and other gear. In certain models, you can also enjoy a panoramic power moonroof, allowing you to sleep under the stars while staying snug and warm in your SUV.

Make Sure To Pack Everything You’ll Need

When you’re packing for your adventure, make sure not to forget your toiletries, including toothpaste, soap, towels, and sunscreen. If you plan to hike during your outing, you’ll probably want to pack extra clothes, including socks and shoes, to ensure you stay as clean and dry as possible. Luckily, your Subaru Forester has plenty of room for all your items with readily accessible internal compartments, like the cargo organizer and cargo net, where you can store your belongings if you don’t want to put everything in the trunk.

If you plan on participating in other outdoor activities while you’re camping, like kayaking, paddleboarding, or riding mountain bikes, take advantage of the Forester’s raised roof rails, where you can easily mount your sports cargo. You can also prepare by stocking up on Subaru accessories for your Forester, including easy-to-clean floor mats and cargo liners to make cleanup easier and help you spend less time worrying about your vehicle and more time enjoying the great outdoors.

You can also count on the Forester’s impressive towing capacity to haul your outdoor equipment. Some models come standard with a powerful 1,500-pound towing capacity, while the Wilderness trim level has an even more impressive towing capacity of 3,000 pounds. If you know you’ll be hauling equipment on your camping excursions frequently, you can also consider upgrading to the available Class II hitch receiver.

Get Ready To Go Off-Roading

When you’re getting ready for a camping trip, you want to have confidence in your vehicle’s off-roading capabilities. Rest assured, the Subaru Forester can conquer rough terrain and handle a variety of weather conditions with ease. This vehicle comes standard with symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD), which can help you maintain impressive traction and optimal balance in challenging conditions, ensuring you stay safe on and off the road. It helps create stability for your SUV by balancing power and weight distribution evenly, allowing all four wheels to remain stable.

This reliable balance means that your Forester will perform well in snow and rain as well as on challenging or uneven terrain, making it a great choice for off-roading and camping adventures. You can rely on it to keep a firm grip on the ground below, even if you encounter harsh conditions on your journey. This balance and traction will also give you a responsive drive, making it easier to handle your SUV on rough and unpredictable terrain. There is also a wide selection of tires designed for off-roading that can increase performance and grip when going into the wilderness.

Stay Comfortable on the Road

It’s important to stay comfortable while you’re driving to your campsite, and the 2022 Subaru Forester model comes with various interior features to help you enjoy the journey. Rest assured that you and your passengers will enjoy the ride with a spacious interior that makes it easy to stay comfortable during the long drive to your campsite. You can also listen to your favorite tunes using the Subaru STARLINK multimedia system, which comes equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

It also comes standard with hands-free smartphone operation to help you connect to your favorite apps while staying focused on the road. If you’re taking off on a new path, it’s essential to have access to navigation and news through cloud-based STARLINK apps. You can take advantage of all of these features through the Forester’s available 8-inch touch screen.

Stop by Bachman Subaru

If you’re looking for the perfect vehicle that’s ideal for your outdoor adventures and still gets great mileage on the highway and in the city, head to Bachman Subaru and learn all about the Forester. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable sales professionals will answer your questions and introduce you to the vehicle’s impressive exterior and stylish interior features so you can determine if it’s a good fit for your lifestyle. While you’re here, you can also check out your other options and browse our inventory of new vehicles to find the Subaru that suits your needs and budget.

At Bachman Subaru, we know your time is valuable and want to make the most out of your visit to the dealership. We want you to leave feeling confident in your lease or purchase, and the experts in our finance center are eager to help you navigate loans and payment plans to get you the car or SUV you really want. Stop by our dealership, call us at 877-202-9236, or contact us online to start the conversation and take the first step toward finding your next ride.