Camping - a Whole New World Outside your Door

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 usecarefully and is prohibited at some sites.
grounds that are preserved especially. These sitesA large van called an RV in employed by many
are preferable as they will have some securitycampers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan
and amenities, though some people prefer to beis attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic
more secluded. The only problem is that campingmobile homes, with beds, gas and sometimes
in areas that are not designated for camping canelectricity. These make it feasible to camp in
cause problems with the law. Many land ownersmore remote places but many feel that they
do not wish campers to be on their property anddetract from the feeling of being in nature.
some nature reserves prohibit camping due toRegardless 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 usuallysuch as map reading and first aid. With a good
made from a waterproof material like nylon. Theysite and the right equipment camping can be really
can be erected almost anywhere and can begood fun for the whole family and a great way to
carried in a small bag so that campers do notescape the rat race without going abroad.
have to use a vehicle. Campers will also bring aCamping 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 prefertheir natural world.