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