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Most will affirm that part of the reason for going on a camping and caravanning holiday instead of one at a resort is the recession and the need to tighten belts. However, there is more at play in opting for these budget “staycations.” Devotees speak of a desire for shared experiences, a low carbon footprint, or freedom and flexibility as the reasons for their fervour. The growth in camping as a leisure pursuit is not simply a factor of a growing population. Improvements to equipment quality, availability, and heightened media attention are significant, but there is also a real desire to escape from the stresses of everyday life. A recent study examining the reasons people engage in outdoor activities suggested that, for the majority of campers, being involved in outdoor pursuits has a very positive impact on how they feel. Campers are twice as likely to actively engage in an outdoor pursuit as non-campers are. This could be as simple as walking and cycling, but it could also mean active pursuits such as rock-climbing or surfing. There is a growing consensus that it is highly beneficial to escape to the country to enjoy nature, exercise, experience local culture, and visit places of interest that are less well known. It is also considered important to just enjoy time together with family and friends. Clearly, the market for camping and caravanning is growing, the camping season is lengthening, and the outlook for this sector is extremely positive. Camping or caravanning includes a range of activities. Survivalist campers set off equipped with little more than their boots, whereas caravan travellers arrive with their own electricity, heat, and patio furniture at caravan parks. Camping is often enjoyed in conjunction with activities such as hiking, kayaking, hill walking, climbing, canoeing, mountain or dirt biking, swimming, and fishing. It can also be combined with hiking either as a backpacking trip or as a series of day hikes from a central location. While available at virtually all caravan parks, these activities are generally not offered by resorts. Hence, resort holidaymakers will not be a part of the enjoyment that comes with camping and caravanning in the great outdoors. More people are joining camping and caravan clubs for the benefits of being at one with nature, and come at a lower cost than that of holidaying at a resort.
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