RVs – The Better Way to Camp

Over the years, we have seen several changes in camping accommodations. All it used to take was a truck and a bedroll, and you were ready to camp. RVs now allow you to camp with all the conveniences of home. But there are still numerous areas for camping that require you to have extensive gear for the more courageous campers.

When was the last time you went camping? Most people haven't camped since they were very young, when they went with scouting troops. Most of us would never exercise on our own, so it was good to take part in hiking and survival activities. Sleeping bags and tents were once referred to as camping equipment. It was then that camping equipment was a sleeping bag and a tent. That doesn't even get close to what is considered modern day camping equipment.

Does your child regularly go camping with a group such as a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop? Camping has changed from the days when you were scouting or away at summer camp and, unless you have a child who camps, you may not know this. Today, camping entails going to a campground in an RV park. Rarely does camping mean tent pitching, fire starting, or unrolling sleeping bags. For the fun to begin, all you need to do is hook up for power!

The word camper now usually refers to the sleeping accommodations you have at the campground, instead of the person going camping. Increased technology has even found its way into basic camping gear. If you camp with an RV, you may have some restrictions in where you can go. It is common for RV parks to require reservations instead of admitting those who just show up.

Campsites no longer honor the first come, first serve rule. These days, if you want to stay at an RV park, then you must make campground reservations. For the modern camper, no longer do you have to try to locate a campsite on your own, then pitch the tent, find the kerosene lamp, and get a fire going so you could boil water and cook dinner. All of the modern conveniences are incorporated into the RVs. Some may say that camping just isn't camping anymore; many say it's better.

Darrin Hitchington has camped all over the state of California. After getting married and having kids, Darrin discovered the joys of small campers. No longer does his wife complain about sleeping on dirt with bugs. Now, they all have fun, bringing the comforts of home to the beautiful outdoors with one of Scamp's travel trailer manufacturers.