Everyone has thought about how they are going to propose at some point during their life. Usually the romantic dinner reservations at some fancy restaurant comes to mind. Well, that can be romantic but that does not mean it was very creative. Not very creative at all actually. A marriage proposal happens once so you want to make sure it is the best it can be.

Here is something that many people do not really think about. Outdoor proposals can be some great experiences. You can go to your favorite campgrounds and stay for the weekend. You want to make sure it is just you and your girl who are on the trip. A nice and quiet trip where you can lay under the stars at night.

There are so many different techniques at your disposal while camping! For starters, you can hide the ring inside your sleeping bag. While laying down at night, before you turn off the small light inside the tent (but this would have an excellent dramatic effect if done under the stars on a clear night), complain to her that there is a small rock digging into your back. Reach inside the sleeping bag and pull out the ring. She will never have seen it coming.

Another camping proposal is to take apart a lantern. What you want to do is hang the ring inside the glass part where the flame usually burns. Wait until it begins to get dark out and tell her you are going to light some lanterns. If you are lighting more than one lantern, save the one with the ring in it for last. Now, as you get to the special lantern, tell her you are having trouble getting it lit and could use a hand. When she comes over, tell her there is something inside preventing it from being lit. Hand her the lantern (in a preferably dark area so she cannot see the ring just yet). Then take a flashlight and shine it right on the engagement ring. This is going to be one of the last places she would ever have guessed an engagement ring was hiding.