History of camping: what you need to know!

Camping has existed for almost as long as humankind. Tents have served as shelter for Native Americans, armies on the move , and many other purposes. But it wasn’t until the late Victorian era that camping became considered a leisure activity in Britain.

In the beginning

By the late 1800s, it was attracting over 600 people a week. In 1904, it underwent a considerable expansion in view of its success.

Development of the campsite

During the 1920s and 1930s, a healthy lifestyle was particularly sought after. By the 1960s, camping had become the norm for family holidays. The quality of camping equipment was improving and its weight was decreasing. Suddenly,  camping holidays offered an alternative to guesthouses. Others opted for caravanning, even though these required a car. Camping has never been more popular. It gives freedom, it’s relatively cheap, and it’s a holiday that can be enjoyed as a family.

Over the decades, some enthusiasts have even pushed the limits by setting incredible challenges and extraordinary feats, giving rise to truly unusual records .

Equipment needed for camping

Want a change of scenery? A getaway with family, as a couple, or with friends in nature will do you a lot of good. But how can you prepare for this without stressing out? Find a list of things to bring, so you can have a fun time.

Preparing for a campsite isn’t always easy. It depends on your type of accommodation, your activities, your budget, and the size of your vehicle. We’ve put together the perfect camper’s kit for you .

Mandatory check-up of your belongings

Imagine you are camping , then an incident occurs. You have an injury that causes profuse bleeding and you don’t have the necessary first aid or your car breaks down and you don’t have any equipment at hand. The worst is that you don’t have enough cash to get to a hospital quickly or deal with your breakdown immediately. Stressful, isn’t it?

To manage this type of unforeseen event, it is essential to prepare your first aid kit, your health records, your old prescriptions, your identity documents, to carry out the technical inspection of your vehicle, to check the validity of your papers and have some cash, etc. Gather all of this in a document holder, on which you will put the note “important documents”.

Also plan a repair kit for your tent, a basic toolbox with essential items for troubleshooting (a Swiss army knife, a screwdriver, a hammer, pliers, a pair of scissors, a saw, a scraper, a shovel, etc.). Also plan for self-defense equipment in case you might be attacked by malicious individuals or critters.

The hygiene kit for a clean environment

Hygiene when camping is essential. It remains a priority, both on your body and at your campsite . Prepare your backpack (one bag per person preferably) and a well-stocked toiletry bag (toothbrushes, cream, toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, microfiber towels, shower gel, deodorant, toilet paper, etc.).

Cleaning your little corner is essential. Prepare a disinfection kit before using the toilet for the first time (bleach, disinfectant liquid, etc.). In addition, encounters and interactions with other unknown people will be intense during your adventures. In this time of health crisis, it is strongly recommended to have your hydroalcoholic gel on hand, for quick and permanent disinfection.