| Camping is one of the recreational activities that help | | | | Mobile Camping |
| us get relief from our day-to-day stress and also | | | | Bicycle camping trips, motorcycle camping tours, |
| regain our physical and mental strength. Any camping | | | | canoe camping, recreational vehicles, etc. offer easier |
| is done in remote areas, away from the hustle and | | | | mobility, compared to backpacking. Backpacking |
| bustle of the cities. Camping could be done on high | | | | generally involves trekking and hiking, while the other |
| mountains, river valleys, forests, natural parks, or | | | | mobile camping arrangements help in moving around |
| other places closely related to Mother Nature. Even | | | | without any difficulty. On the other hand, the amount |
| though camping is usually done with tents or other | | | | of materials that could be carried in a bicycle or a |
| make-shift shelters, primitive structures like caves | | | | motorcycle is somewhat limited, compared to canoes |
| could also be used for camping. A few people prefer | | | | or recreational vehicles. Still, the technological |
| to spend their camping time in the open, without the | | | | advancements in camping materials do allow present |
| help of any kind of shelter. | | | | day campers to carry adequate stuff even on |
| Most of the time, camping is combined with another | | | | bicycles and motorcycles. |
| recreational activity like hill climbing, trekking, canoeing, | | | | Camping Equipment |
| swimming, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater | | | | The normal camping equipment consists of the |
| rafting, etc. Here are a few ideas to enjoy camping | | | | following items. |
| as a great hobby and also have terrific fun at the | | | | ? Tent material for making a proper tent or a lean-to |
| same time. | | | | shelter, according to taste and the area of camping |
| Camping Amenities | | | | ? Hammer and tent stakes, along with ropes for |
| Before setting out on a camping trip, decide on the | | | | securing the tent material and also for clothesline |
| level of the amenities that you wish to have. This | | | | ? Sleeping bags with air mattresses or pads, along |
| would normally depend on the people who participate | | | | with blankets |
| in the camp, if others are also involved. If the | | | | ? First aid kits |
| camping area is a rugged one, then all the participants | | | | ? Flashlights or lanterns or solar lamps |
| should be healthy enough to withstand the rigors of | | | | ? Axe or hatchet for cutting firewood, if you plan to |
| the camp. However, certain basic amenities are | | | | have campfire |
| available to all backpackers nowadays, like | | | | ? Hiking boots, insect repellants, sunscreens, sun tan |
| comfortable beds or mattresses, folding chairs, solar | | | | lotions, raincoats, etc., to protect from the vagaries |
| powered heater, lanterns, and satellite phones, etc. | | | | of nature |
| If you wish to have more amenities, then recreational | | | | ? Folding chairs, trash bags, towels, solar heaters, etc. |
| vehicles that are provided with bathrooms, showers, | | | | as per your personal preferences and tastes |
| kitchen, air conditioning, television and home theatre, | | | | ? Sustainable food items like dried fruits, nuts, etc. |
| etc. are also available. The camping gear also comes | | | | that last for a longer period |
| in several ranges that suit all kinds of budgets and | | | | Apart from the above ideas, there are several more |
| amenities. These could be ascertained from the | | | | that you could think of on your own and implement |
| various websites of camping gear suppliers on the | | | | easily with less cost. The fundamental rule is to enjoy |
| Internet. | | | | camping as a great hobby and terrific fun. |