camoing Flashcards

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an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave the urban areas and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors.

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Camping is

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The proponent of recreational camping is

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Thomas Holding.

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He started camping with his family at the age of nine in

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1853.

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he visited the highlands of Scotland while on the cruise.

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In 1887,

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He also designed some portable camping equipment

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in late 1800.

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Since recreational camping continually grows, in 1932, they established

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their international federation named Federation Internationale de Campin et de Caravaning (FICC)

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Since recreational camping continually grows, in , they established their international federation named Federation Internationale de Campin et de Caravaning (FICC)

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1932

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What are the types of Camping

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Front Country Camping
Backcountry Camping

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also known as car camping. Camping on planned campgrounds where it is close to vehicles with certain amenities.

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front country camping

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10
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is the opposite, where no amenities are available and motorized vehicle cannot reach the campsite.

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Backcountry Camping -

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WHAT ARE THE FORMS OF CAMPING?

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adventure camping
backpacking
bicycle camping
canoe camping
car off road and rv
dry camping
glamping
reenactment camping
urban camping
pitchplace camping
social camping
survivalist camping
winter camping
work camping

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12
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is a form of camping by people who race (possibly adventure racing or mountain biking) during the day, and camp in a minimalist way at night. They might use the basic items of camping equipment such as a micro-camping stove, sleeping bag, and bivouac bag.

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Adventure camping

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13
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is camping at a site without a reliable pre existing water source; such locations are known as dry camps. Campers must carry their own water in and out of camp, which requires much more preparation than would otherwise be required. Dry camping is very common in deserts, and is often preferred due to the risk of flash floods.

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Dry camping

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affords a maximum wilderness experience. Specialized gear allows enthusiasts to both enjoy popular local recreational spots and access the most remote locations.

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Backpacking

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15
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is similar to backpacking, and often affords much more weight and bulk to be carried when extended portaging is not involved. Electric motors or small gas ones may be attached on some canoes, where allowed, for a faster journey on the water. Waterproof bags and fishing gear are common gear.

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Canoe Camping

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16
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combines camping with cycling, both in develop become popular in some parts of the world involves cycling organisations offering organised multi-day rides and providing riders with facilities and luggage transport. The Great Victorian Bike Ride in Australia is one of the oldest and most successful examples of this, operating since 1984 and involving thousands of riders on a nine-day journey of around 550 kilometres (340 mi) each year.

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icycle Camping

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These forms of camping involve using a powered vehicle as an essential element of the camping experience.

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Car, Off-Road, and RV

18
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) is a growing global phenomenon that combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Its roots are in the early 1900s European and American safaris in Africa. Wealthy travellers accustomed to comfort and luxury did not want to sacrifice either, and their campsites and pampered wilderness lifestyles reflected it.

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Glamping (glamorous camping

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) is a growing global phenomenon that combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Its roots are in the early 1900s European and American safaris in Africa. Wealthy travellers accustomed to comfort and luxury did not want to sacrifice either, and their campsites and pampered wilderness lifestyles reflected it.

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Glamping (glamorous camping

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) is a growing global phenomenon that combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Its roots are in the early 1900s European and American safaris in Africa. Wealthy travellers accustomed to comfort and luxury did not want to sacrifice either, and their campsites and pampered wilderness lifestyles reflected it.

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Glamping (glamorous camping

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) is a growing global phenomenon that combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Its roots are in the early 1900s European and American safaris in Africa. Wealthy travellers accustomed to comfort and luxury did not want to sacrifice either, and their campsites and pampered wilderness lifestyles reflected it.

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Glamping (glamorous camping

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) is a growing global phenomenon that combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Its roots are in the early 1900s European and American safaris in Africa. Wealthy travellers accustomed to comfort and luxury did not want to sacrifice either, and their campsites and pampered wilderness lifestyles reflected it.

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Glamping (glamorous camping

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employs the methods and equipment appropriate to a specific historic era for personal enjoyment and other purposes such as instruction and entertainment. Historical reenactors seek to replicate the conditions and technologies of such periods as the Wild West, American Civil War, and Medieval times,

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Reenactment camping

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Many campers enjoy socializing with small groups of fellow campers. Such groups will arrange events throughout the year to allow members with similar interests or from similar geographical areas in order to collaborate. This allows families to form small close-knit societies, and children to form lasting friendships. Some who participate in this sort of camping feel that it brings a closer form of bonding, as members become more mutually dependent than they would otherwise be in modern society.can also build more of a bond between members of the same family and between different families.

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Social camping

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is the sharing of yards as free tent pitches, facilitated by a free hospitality exchange and social network at PitchPlace.org. Following a similar track to CouchSurfing, users send requests to pitch in members yards around the world.

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PitchPlace camping, or more commonly known simply as PitchPlacing,

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earn the skills needed to survive in any outdoor situation. This activity may require skills in obtaining food from the wild, emergency medical treatments, orienteering, and pioneering.

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Survivalist campers l

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is camping in an urban location, be it a rooftop, a derelict building, a doorway or other urban space.

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Urban Camping

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haracteristically refers to wilderness camping in cold seasons in temperate climates, which typically include snow, rather than in areas where snow is present year-round (such as in arctic regions or mountains high enough to maintain permanent snow cover). It puts a premium on high quality and lightness of gear, experience, and nerve ā€“ as risks may include frostbite and becoming snowbound.

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Winter camping c

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allows campers to trade their labor variously for discounts on campsite fees, campground utilities, and even some degree of pay. Work camping is usually seasonal, from May to October, although in warm weather areas such as Florida and Arizona, it can be year round. Work camping is prevalent among retired travelers, who often own their own recreational vehicles. They will trade labor at campground tasks, such as maintenance, against fees. Camp host programs favor trades of participation in hospitality roles, such as introducing new visitors to campground facilities and organizing group activities.

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Work camping

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What are the essential things to bring in Camping?

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tents or sleeping bags
lantern or flashlight
hat
axe
water
first aid kit
pack of matches or lighter
pocket knife
maps and compass
foods and clotes
whistle
cooking and eating utensils

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What are the safety tips for camping?

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Pack a first-aid kit
Bring emergency supplies
Before leaving, check the weather report
Learn the ABCs of treating emergencies
Arrive early
Check for potential hazards
Build fire in safe area and make sure that it is always attended to
Pitch your tent on a safe spot
Watch out for bugs and be aware of encountering wildlife.

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Four Sā€™s of Campsite

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SLOPE -of the land for natural drainage
SAFETY - from dead trees and rain swollen stream
SPACE - for all tents, eating and cooking areas
SUPPLY - of water and wood.