Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's Body or Mind.
The participants, known as campers, get away from urban areas, their home region or civilization in general and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights, usually at a campsite. Description The term "camp" comes from the Latin word campus, meaning field Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope
Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century. Campers frequent national parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds. A national park is a reserve of land usually declared and owned by a national Government, protected from most Human development and pollution
Camping is also used as a cheap form of accommodation for people attending large open air events such as sporting meetings and music festivals. A music festival is a Festival oriented towards Music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as Musical genre, Nationality or locality Organisers will provide a field and some basic amenities.
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Camping describes a wide range of activities. Survivalist campers set off with little more than their boots, whereas recreational vehicle travelers arrive equipped with their own electricity, heat, and patio furniture. In North American English the term recreational vehicle, and its acronym RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both Camping may be an end unto itself, but often it is done in conjunction with other activities, such as hiking, hill walking, climbing, canoeing, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing. The word 'hiking' is understood in all English-speaking countries but there are differences in usage In Britain, the term hillwalking or fellwalking is normally used to describe the recreational practice of walking in hilly or Mountainous terrain generally UserStan Shebs for a timetable --> Climbing is the activity of using one's hands and feet (or Canoeing is the activity of paddling a Canoe for the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip Sport, or transportation. Mountain biking entails the Sport of riding Bicycles off-road often over rough terrain whether riding specially equipped Mountain bikes or hybrid road bikes Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. It may be combined with hiking either as backpacking or as a series of day hikes from a central location. Backpacking (in US tramping, trekking, or bushwalking in other countries combines Hiking and camping in a single
Some people vacation in permanent camps with cabins and other facilities (such as hunting camps or children's summer camps), but a stay at such a camp is usually not considered 'camping'. Summer camp is a supervised Program for Children and/or Teenagers conducted (usually during the Summer Months in some countries The term camping (or camping out) may also be applied to those who live outdoors out of necessity (as in the case of the homeless) or for people waiting overnight in very long lines (queues). Homelessness is the condition and social category of people who lack housing because they cannot afford or are otherwise unable to maintain regular safe and adequate shelter Queue areas are places in which people in line ( First-come first-served) wait for goods or services It does not, however, apply to cultures whose technology does not include sophisticated dwellings. Camping may be referred to colloquially as roughing it.
Range of amenities
Campers span a broad range of ability and ruggedness, and campsites are designed accordingly. Many campgrounds have sites with special facilities such as fire rings, barbecue grills, bathrooms and utilities, but not all campsites have similar levels of development. barbeque block party Kansas cityjpg|thumb|right|275px|A barbecue on a trailer at a Block party in Kansas City. Campsites can range from a patch of dirt with a sign marking it to a level, paved pad with sewer and electricity. For more on facilities, see the campsite article. Description The term "camp" comes from the Latin word campus, meaning field Rugged campers believe that provisions for comfort detract from the experience of being out-of-doors, but such amenities do avoid some hazards of outdoor activities. Any Outdoor activity entails many Risks even if participants do not recklessly place themselves in harm's way
On the side of high amenities is camping in recreational vehicles (RVs), essentially wheeled houses. In North American English the term recreational vehicle, and its acronym RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both Many RVs are quite luxurious, featuring air conditioning, bathrooms, kitchens, showers, satellite TV and even Internet connections. The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for Thermal comfort. A bathroom is a room that may have different functions depending on the cultural context For the Banana Yashimoto novel see Kitchen (novel A kitchen, is a room or part of a room (sometimes called "kitchen A shower (also called shower bath is a booth for washing usually in a Bathroom, having an overhead nozzle that sprays water down on the body Satellite television is Television delivered by the means of Communications satellites as compared to conventional Terrestrial television and Cable The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks RV campers may choose these devices because they consider tent camping uncomfortable and inconvenient. In the United States and Europe, some campgrounds offer hookups where motorhomes are supplied with electricity, water and sewer services. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Some retirees and self-employed people sell their homes and live nomadically in their RVs, often moving with the seasons. Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely
Those who seek a rugged experience in the outdoors prefer to camp with only tents, or no shelter at all ("under the stars"). Tent camping commonly employs an automobile to transport equipment to an established campground (this practice is called "car camping"). Other vehicles used for camping include touring bicycles, boats, and even bush planes, although backpacking and using pack animals are popular alternatives. A touring bicycle is a bicycle either specially designed for or modified to handle Bicycle touring. A boat is a Watercraft of modest size designed to float or plane on water and provide transport over it A bush plane is a General aviation Aircraft serving remote undeveloped areas of a country usually the African bush Alaskan and Canadian Backpacking (in US tramping, trekking, or bushwalking in other countries combines Hiking and camping in a single A pack animal is a Beast of burden used by Humans as means of Transporting materials by attaching them so their weight bears on the Animal Tent camping attracts young families because the children tend to enjoy it, and because gear is inexpensive and rugged. Tent camping sites often cost less than campsites with full amenities, and most allow direct access by car. Some "walk-in" sites lie a short walk away from the nearest road but do not require full backpacking equipment.
Mobile camping
Backpacking is a very mobile variety of tent camping. Backpacking (in US tramping, trekking, or bushwalking in other countries combines Hiking and camping in a single Backpackers use lightweight equipment that can be carried long distances on foot. They hike across the land, camping at remote spots, often selecting campsites at will if resource protection rules allow. Backpacking equipment typically costs more than that for car camping, but still far less than a trailer or motorhome, and backpacking campsites are generally cheap.
Canoe camping is similar to backpacking, but uses canoes for transportation; much more weight and bulk can be carried in a canoe or kayak than in a backpack. Canoe camping (also known as canoe touring or canoe tripping) is a combination of Canoeing and Camping. A canoe is a small narrow Boat, typically human-powered though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors Canoe camping is common in North America.
One form of bicycle touring combines camping with cycling. Bicycle touring is a Leisure Travel activity which involves touring exploring or Sightseeing by Bicycle. The bicycle is used to carry the gear and as the primary means of transportation, allowing greater distances to be covered than backpacking although less capacity for storage.
Motorcycle camping is more comparable to bicycle camping than car camping, due to the limited storage capacity of the motorbike. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. Motorcycle camping riders, as well as bicycle touring riders, often use some of the same equipment as backpackers, due to the lighter weights and compact dimensions associated with backpacking equipment.
Specialized camping
Survivalist campers learn the skills needed to survive out-of-doors in any situation. Survivalism is a commonly used term for the Preparedness strategy and subculture of individuals or groups anticipating and making preparations for future possible disruptions This activity may require skills in obtaining food from the wild, emergency medical treatments, orienteering, and pioneering. Orienteering is a family of Sports that require Navigational skills using a Map and Compass, usually in combination with Point to point racing Pioneering is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by lashings and Knots to create a structure Wild Camping too, is a growing choice by people seeking the challenge of camping in the wilderness, without campsite amenities. It is a great way of enjoying the solitude and beauty of the wilderness in its most pure form.
"Winter camping" refers to the experience of camping outside during the winter - often when there is snow on the ground. "Snowfall" redirects here For other uses see Snow (disambiguation or Snowfall (disambiguation. Some campers enjoy the challenge this form of recreation brings. Campers and outdoorspeople have adapted their forms of camping and survival to suit extremely cold nights and limited mobility or evacuation. Methods of survival when winter camping include building snow shelters (quinzhees), dressing in "layers," staying dry, using low-temperature sleeping bags, and fueling the body with appropriate food. A quinzhee or quinzee ( is a shelter made by hollowing out a pile of settled Snow. A sleeping bag is a protective "bag" for a person to Sleep in essentially a Blanket that can be closed with a zipper or similar means and functions as
Workamping allows campers to trade their labor for a free campsite, and sometimes for utilities and additional pay. Workamping, a contraction of "work camping" and also known as camp hosting is a form of Camping in the United States involving campers both working
Adventure Camping is a common form of camping by people who race (possibly adventure racing or mountain biking) during the day, and camp in a minimalist way at night. Mountain biking entails the Sport of riding Bicycles off-road often over rough terrain whether riding specially equipped Mountain bikes or hybrid road bikes They might simply use basic items of camping equipment like a micro-camping stove, sleeping bag and Bivouac bag. A sleeping bag is a protective "bag" for a person to Sleep in essentially a Blanket that can be closed with a zipper or similar means and functions as A bivouac sack (also known as a bivy sack, bivi bag or just bivy) is an extremely lightweight waterproof alternative to traditional Tent
Camping is a key part of the program of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide Youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical mental and spiritual It is used to teach self-reliance and team work.
Camping equipment
Common tent camping equipment includes:
- A tent, lean-to or other shelter device
- A sleeping bag for warmth
- A sleeping pad or air mattress is often placed underneath the sleeping bag for cushioning from stones and twigs as well as for insulation from the ground
- A portable stove to prepare hot meals and/or drinks where campfires are forbidden or impractical
- A lantern or flashlight
- A hatchet, axe or saw for cutting firewood (where allowed; see campfire) or constructing camp gadgets
- Various types and sizes of ropes and tarps for stringing clotheslines, sheltering dining areas, and other purposes. A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope A lean-to is term used for two similar yet different types of building A sleeping bag is a protective "bag" for a person to Sleep in essentially a Blanket that can be closed with a zipper or similar means and functions as In camping, a ground pad, sleeping pad, sleeping mat or roll mat is a simple device often used in conjunction with a Sleeping bag. An air mattress is an inflatable Mattress / Sleeping pad. Due to its buoyancy it is also often used as a toy flotation device The term thermal insulation can refer to materials used to reduce the rate of Heat transfer, or the methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer A Portable stove is a stove specially designed to be portable and lightweight as for camping. For the coarsely ground flour see Flour. A meal is an instance of Eating, specifically one that takes place at a specific time and includes A drink, or beverage, is a Liquid specifically prepared for Human consumption A lantern is a Portable Lighting device used to illuminate broad areas A flashlight (also called an electric torch or torch) is a portable electric spotlight which emits light from a small incandescent Lightbulb See Hatchet (novel for the Young adult novel. See Hatchet (film for the Horror film. The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape split and cut Wood, Harvest timber, as a Weapon A saw is a Tool that uses a hard blade or wire with an abrasive edge to cut through softer materials A campfire is a Fire lit at a Campsite, usually in a Fire ring. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. A tarpaulin or tarp is a large sheet of strong flexible Water resistant or Waterproof material often Cloth such as Canvas or polyester
- A chuck box to hold the many varied camp kitchen items for food preparation, consumption and cleanup. A chuck box is a device used by campers for storing the many items associated with a camp Kitchen.
Some campers may prepare food by cooking on a campfire, sometimes using such equipment as a Dutch oven. Outdoor cooking differs substantially from kitchen-based cooking the most obvious difference being lack of an easily defined kitchen area This article is about the cooking pot A Dutch oven is a thick-walled If utilizing a campground with electricity an electric frying pan is highly recommended.
Another good recommendation is to bring a bag to place your trash in, one with handles can be tied to a tree limb, or clothesline off the ground.
Much of the remaining needed camping equipment is commonly available in the home, like dishes, pots and pans. Lists of what to take are available in many camping books and websites. Many people opt not to use their home items but equipment better tailored to camping, such as heavy plastic tableware and salt and pepper shakers with tops that close to keep out rain. Backpackers use special lightweight and highly portable equipment. [1]
Social camping
Many campers enjoy socializing with a small group of fellow campers. Such groups will arrange events throughout the year to allow members with similar interests or from similar geographical areas to get together. This allows families to form small close knit societies, and children form lasting friendships. Family denotes a group of People affiliated by consanguinity affinity or co-residence A society is a Population of Humans characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals that share a distinctive Culture and Institutions Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more beings Some who participate in this sort of camping feel that it brings a closer form of bonding, as members become more mutually dependent than they would otherwise be in modern society. BOND (Building Object Network Databases started development in late 2000 as a Rapid application development tool for the GNOME Desktop by Treshna There are 2 large organisations in the UK who facilitate this sort of camping: the Caravan Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club. The Caravan Club is an organisation representing caravanners in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The Camping and Caravanning Club is a United Kingdom Not-for-profit organisation involved with all aspects of Camping. It is also possible to find online special interest groups, who cater for those with a love of a particular pastime or sport. An interest group (also advocacy group, lobby group, pressure group or special interest group) is an organized collection of people who seek Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively
In more recent years, those who camp alone have been able to share their experiences more easily with a large group of fellow campers, through the use of blogs & online social networking. A blog (a contraction of the term " Web log " is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary descriptions of
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References
Camping coaches were offered by many railway companies in the United Kingdom as accommodation for holiday makers in rural or coastal areas A campfire is a Fire lit at a Campsite, usually in a Fire ring. A recreational vehicle park (RV park or caravan park is a place where people with Recreational vehicles can stay overnight or longer in alloted spaces known as pitches Survival skills are techniques a person may utilize for an indefinite duration in order to survive a dangerous situation (also see Bushcraft) The North American Family Campers Association (NAFCA is a non-profit family Camping associationDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic