Digging a hole to defacate in doesnt seem too fun.
To me camping rocks! There is nothing I'd rather doHowever, I have been camping and backpacking since I was a babyI know what to expect, what equipment to bring, and I don't mind getting dirty or roughing itMost people who have not camped from early childhood hate it when they first try it as an adultBy then, I find it's too late for them to make the necessary mental adjustmentsBut, I suppose that is not always true Plus I have found that some people have very different ideas about what camping is all aboutSome people see camping as a chance to sit around a fire, get really drunk or otherwise goofy, stay up late, sleep in, and then go homeNow, I can do that sometimes, if the situation calls for itBut usually, when I go camping it is for escapism and adventureI like to include hiking, canoeing, swimming or other in my camping tripsThis means I can't get goofy and I need my sleep when at camp Using the restroom in the woods doesn't bother meIn fact, the position is more naturalFind a tree to hold onto for balance and relax:)
You will get many different viewsAnything above 6061 will work for your needs.
There really isn't a best gradeThey all have different riding characteristics and different strengths and weaknessesRide a couple of bikes and discover it for yourself!
That's like of like asking which is the best coffeeThere is going to be a lot of disagreement because The material matters just as much as how it is built, so what do you like on your pizza? Keep it in the big ring.
6000 or 7000 series Al alloy BUT, note that aluminum has a reputation as being very stiff and unforgiving: undesirable characteristics for a touring or long distance racing bikeWhile this obviously relates to frame design as well as material, you may want to consider - depending on price range and your intended use -whether aluminum is the best material for your next bikeYou will find as many opinions as cyclists, I would suggest carbon fiber, titanium or steel are all preferable to aluminumThat said, aluminum is probably the best choice for the $500- $1000 price range though.
