| Camping is usually done at an official campsite, | | | | to make a camp fire but this must be done very |
| where the campers usually pay a small fee to use | | | | carefully and is prohibited at some sites. |
| grounds that are preserved especially. These sites | | | | A large van called an RV in employed by many |
| are preferable as they will have some security | | | | campers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan |
| and amenities, though some people prefer to be | | | | is attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic |
| more secluded. The only problem is that camping | | | | mobile homes, with beds, gas and sometimes |
| in areas that are not designated for camping can | | | | electricity. These make it feasible to camp in |
| cause problems with the law. Many land owners | | | | more remote places but many feel that they |
| do not wish campers to be on their property and | | | | detract from the feeling of being in nature. |
| some nature reserves prohibit camping due to | | | | Regardless of the way that campers travel and |
| damage it can cause to the environment. | | | | camp, a good knowledge of the great outdoors |
| Most campers sleep in tents which are usually | | | | such as map reading and first aid. With a good |
| made from a waterproof material like nylon. They | | | | site and the right equipment camping can be really |
| can be erected almost anywhere and can be | | | | good fun for the whole family and a great way to |
| carried in a small bag so that campers do not | | | | escape the rat race without going abroad. |
| have to use a vehicle. Campers will also bring a | | | | Camping is relatively inexpensive, often nostalgic, |
| sleeping bag and various accessories like torches, | | | | and gives campers a chance to really appreciate |
| portable stoves, knives, food, etc. Some prefer | | | | their natural world. |