Imagine going to a far away place for a camping trip with your family. No electricity, no supermarket, no technology, no cell phone signal. There are no advantages to having a subway or car, it’s just you and nature. Backpacking is the only option, so carry only the most basic things you would need. You have to live in tents for a few days. Instead of a heater, you have to light your own fire, get your own water supply, and catch wild animals for food. Do you think you can handle it?
Camping is a way of bonding with your family members. Because there is no television, internet, or street life to interrupt, your source of entertainment is with you. Finally, they can talk to their parents, play simple games, or help each other. You would also see where your strength resides when you need them most. You discover who is the most resourceful, creative, tolerant and strong. Possess leadership skills and be a great team player. You also learn to develop basic skills instead of relying on machines or devices. Remember how we used to cook rice on a stove before? Today, you can’t even live without a rice cooker.
Because he needs to survive on the food found in the forest, he learns how to save it for the next day. Learn the value of being thrifty because supplies ran out quickly. Nature is your source of everything and therefore you appreciate it more and thus become more environmentally conscious. It’s hard to imagine how life would survive without nature.
All children would love to camp because it is something very new to them or very few ever experience it. Set up your tents for the first time. Collecting water, hearing crickets at night, getting up early in the morning to fetch water. These are the things that we can no longer do so much because our lifestyle is so busy and so different. Sunrise and sunset are something to look forward to in lieu of the latest TV shows or going to the mall.
As in all situations, camping also has its downsides. As some people it can be difficult to adapt. There are also those who are not prepared to hunt, cook by a home-made fireplace, bathe in the river, etc. There may be some activities that require special tools and forgetting one or two can be frustrating. Accidents can also be expected, especially when walking long distances or climbing uneven terrain.
Backpacking requires preparation and knowledge of the skills necessary to survive in the wild. The first aid kit should also be prepared for any emergency. Each member of the family should be instructed about CPR, snake bites, etc. If there are wild animals around, you should also know what to do if you come across one.
Camping is fun and exciting. There are so many opportunities to discover your own strength and develop your skills. They say that after camping, you come home a totally better and different person.
