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Author: Darrin Hitchington

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So, you have gotten a little older and your body tends to complain more than it did before. The idea of gathering up your outdoor gear and finding an out of the way, remote location to camp in just doesn't seem to be as important as it was when you were younger, much younger. If you are hoping for a little less "roughing it," then consider staying at an RV park for your next excursion.

When was the last time you went camping? Most people haven't camped since they were very young, when they went with scouting troops. Most of us would never exercise on our own, so it was good to take part in hiking and survival activities. Sleeping bags and tents were once referred to as camping equipment. But now, that doesn't even get close to what is considered modern day camping equipment.

Do you have a kid that goes camping with a scout troop or something similar? If you don't, then you may not realize just how much everything has changed. These days, camping means going to a campground in an RV park. No longer does camping entail having to pitch the tent, unroll the sleeping bags, and get a campfire going. These days, you just have to hook up for power and water and let the fun begin.

The word camper now usually refers to the sleeping accommodations you have at the campground, instead of the person going camping. Increased technology has even found its way into basic camping gear. If you camp with an RV, you may have some restrictions in where you can go. It is common for RV parks to require reservations instead of admitting those who just show up.

Campsites no longer honor the first come, first serve rule. These days, if you want to stay at an RV park, then you must make campground reservations. For the modern camper, no longer do you have to try to locate a campsite on your own, then pitch the tent, find the kerosene lamp, and get a fire going so you could boil water and cook dinner. All of the modern conveniences are incorporated into the RVs. Some may say that camping just isn't camping anymore; many say it's better.

Darrin Hitchington, a camping enthusiast has discovered just how excited about camping his small family of four can be. So he stopped dragging them into the wilderness for tent camping and rented lightweight travel trailers from fiberglass travel trailers. They are perfect for going up to the lake, and they take a lot of the stress out of camping with the family.