Camping in Style
For many, the whole point about camping is getting back to basic living, taking on nature with none of modern life’s security shields to protect you. But let’s face it – hardly any of us really want to go without absolutely everything, which is why there is a booming market in camping and caravan accessories. If you want to make your camping trip luxurious, there is virtually no limit to how much money you can spend. Let’s have a look at a few areas in which the camping experience can be made that bit more comfortable.
Cuisine
Some of the camping cookery accessories would blow your mind – high-tech stoves with multiple burners that wouldn’t look out of place in a bricks-and-mortar kitchen. They’re certainly a world away from the arsonist’s friend of yore that used to pass for a “camp stove.”
Though very efficient at cooking, they can use up a lot of gas. Portable refrigerators are not uncommon among campers these days, especially in hot countries.
Creature Comforts
Electrical appliances like TVs, laptops, hairdryers and stereos are perfectly possible to operate on a camping trip. You basically have two choices. You can use batteries (just remember to take a few spares), or you can use a gas-powered generator. On the whole, generators tend to be quite weighty, and are obviously power-hungry, so not very energy efficient. Generators usually come with a standard socket allowing you to plug in virtually any AC-powered item. For bathroom facilities, shelter tents, portable showers and chemical toilets are all readily available.
Just Get a Caravan!
Often, the difference between a cold, wet, uncomfortable – and therefore unhappy – holiday and an enjoyable one is nothing more than a solid wall. You may be set on the idea of pitching a tent – but have you considered a caravan instead? You get all the benefits of camping – mobility, cheapness – but a relatively sturdy, secure, warm, dry place to lay your head at night. If you’re interested in investing in a caravan, visit some online communities to get a feel of what holidaying in a caravan or motor home is like. Park Resorts is a good resource – as well as camping tips they offer a wide range of caravan sales.
