Camping
Camping (kæmpɪŋ)
Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment.
Etymology
The term camping comes from the Latin campus, meaning "field". This refers to the practice of setting up temporary fields or encampments in the outdoors.
Types of Camping
There are several types of camping, including:
- Tent camping: This is the most common form of camping, where campers bring and set up their own tents.
- RV camping: This involves camping in a recreational vehicle that includes living quarters.
- Backpacking: This is a form of camping where all necessary items are carried in a backpack. This can include food, water, and shelter.
- Survivalist camping: This is for more experienced campers, where only minimal supplies are brought and campers rely on their skills to survive in the outdoors.
Related Terms
- Campsite: This is a place used for an overnight stay in the outdoors.
- Caravan (towed trailer): This is a trailer that is towed behind a vehicle, providing a place to sleep and live while camping.
- Hiking: This is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails in the countryside, often associated with camping.
- Outdoor cooking: This is cooking outdoors, often done while camping. It can involve the use of a barbecue or a campfire.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Camping
- Wikipedia's article - Camping
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski