Do you love or hate camping?

[Mumtothreegirlies]

I just read another thread where a women was saying how she didn’t like camping.
I get why some people don’t like camping but I was surprised about how many others also hate it and they way they talked about their hate for the outdoors.
My question is, am I weird for loving being outdoors amongst the dirt and leaves?
Sometimes I go out in my car and park up in the countryside just to get away on my own and for my birthday I’m actually going away for the weekend on my own camping.
am I weird or is there anyone else out there that gets me?

Love it. We go every year, but three nights is our max. We have a huge carpeted tent though, electric hook up, take duvets etc.
Some fantastic memories.

Love it. But we camp part of LARP and have an emperor bell tent as part of the setup. The only thing I dislike is drying canvas tents.

Thank you @Netcam yes it was.

ah so that’s why I didn’t recognise the logo. Sounds perfect for a coupe and easy storage .

Love it, we go camping most years our family and a friends family and have a blast. However I also like a nice all inclusive abroad. Ideally I like to do both once a year if funds permit. If they don't then we just go camping 😂

People are very different, aren’t they! I actually disagree with him. Our house is comfortable and nice, so part of the fun of something like camping or backpacking is being jolted out of a cushy coma. Getting a hotel or Airbnb to top home would cost loads. I don’t mind going somewhere more simple, especially if it gives a real sense of place in your holiday location. Not only is the holiday a real change of pace, but it also makes coming home nice!

I hate it!

I would honestly rather never go on holiday again than go camping.

I used to live camping but with kids it's hard bloody work. We camped every year when they were little. Them one year we went to Florida and stayed in a villa, so still self catering but oh my what a difference! Never camped again. Never will.

^^Agree completely. I don't want to be a lump of dough being served. I want to feel the elements and also feel slightly uncomfortable at times but also know I could rough it if I needed to. I like a challenge and I like to keep fit physically and mentally.

Sorry I was agreeing with @Wobblybobble so many posters!

Totally agree, it's utterly miserable.
BTW I love the outdoors, not sure why Op thinks it's the only way to experience it.

Absolutely love camping and was brought up doing so. No fancy sites for us, we just need water and and elsan point, although we do use EHU for the cool box. I do not like caravans though, we have a bell tent which has far more space than a caravan. We have 4 grown up children, 2 of them love camping and the other two hate it.

I like it and sleep well in a tent. However since moving to the countryside I don't get such a kick out of the whole being in a field thing. That felt more rewarding when I was a city dweller. Kids love it though and it is a good way to spend quality time with friends sitting in a field drinking

I used to love camping. We have a big expensive air tent, all the gear. Then I realised about 5 years ago that I like the idea of camping but find the reality stressful, uncomfortable and hard work. We're going next weekend for the first time in 3 years, but I'd never camp for a week again.

I once dumped a guy I was dating because he said his ideal holiday is camping. And I love nature and love outdoors, but then I want to have a shower and comfortable bed. Why would I go somewhere less comfortable than my own house for holidays?

And yes I've seen all the threads how you just need the right equipment - you know, very expensive tent, beds, chairs, fridge, dishwasher ...why not just stay in a lovely hotel if you have to bring your entire house with you anyway to be comfortable?

However we do have a high inflatable bed with a mattress topper, duvet and pillows so very comfy. We also take our pizza oven, event shelter, mini fridge and about a gazillion other home comforts

see. that. so you drag the house somewhere else.

I often go on holiday to places less comfortable than home though - India, Thailand, Russia (a long time ago!) Etc.

I love camping, I wild camp a lot of weekends in summer on hikes, just love being amongst nature, I sleep so good in a tent.

Had great times camping for the kids, we went from tent to camper, now they’re older, we’ve sold the camper and I’m quite relieved never to have to use Campsite loo or shower ever again.

I love camping, we have a brilliant setup that's not too OTT but comfortable. You can go to such lovely places and get away from being cooped up.
Someone else can have my unused hotel room.

Hate camping and all the faffing but love the outdoors. Also love touring caravans but the no toilet thing in a tent, air bed etc does my head in

I often go on holiday to places less comfortable than home though - India, Thailand, Russia (a long time ago!) Etc.

Ok fair point but I do make sure I have a decent bed and shower also in those countries.

Camping can eff off, clean bedding, comfy bed, shower, cooked breakfast, etc all to be enjoyed in a building not a nylon cover n hard ground or a multi number bits of kit to make outside rough comfy. Camping can fuck right off. 😁

Do not enjoy the outdoors much. Campsites are just a cheap place to sleep, shower and pack a picnic. We visit places around about and rarely hang around the site. If I could afford a hotel, I'd def do that instead!

There's also camping in a hot, grassy field and waking up to find your hay fever is so bad your eyelids are stuck together!

Love it. Been going to our caravan in Dorset for last 16 years.