Camping has always been one of the most popular outdoor activities for people. It’s perfect for those who want to get away from busy city life and just relax and enjoy nature. While the common picture that comes to mind when you hear camping involves huge backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags, RV camping has brought an entirely different experience to the activity.
While backpacking across the country remains a viable option for camping, more and more people are leaning towards the new trend of RV camping. RV camping has brought forward a more comfortable and easier outdoor experience referred to by many as glamping, which is a play on the words glamorous and camping. What exactly is glamping, and how does the RV make outdoor overnights much easier for interested folks?
The Origins of Glamping
The term glamping was first added to the Oxford dictionary in 2016, defined as “a type of camping, using tents and other kinds of accommodation, facilities, etc. that are more comfortable and expensive than those usually used for camping.” The keyword in that definition is comfort. People usually balk at the idea of camping because it brings ideas of having to assemble a tent yourself, learning how to build a campfire, and eating nothing but canned food and barbecued meat.
With glamping, those worries are removed because campers can now enjoy the outdoors without learning any survivalist methods. This is made possible by using better facilities such as an RV, which provides you with another sleeping place if you’re not comfortable staying in a tent, and also allows you to bring and cook more food options to make your camping experience more enjoyable.
According to the 2019 North American Camping Report, the number of camping households in the United States is currently at around 78.8 million. The 2020 report states that among these households, almost four out of ten campers have expressed an interest in glamping, showing a growing intrigue in the newest camping trend.
The RV Experience
People are starting to purchase or rent RVs in record numbers ever since the coronavirus pandemic started in early 2020. The outbreak made social distancing necessary for health and safety concerns, prompting people to secure private transportation. RVs were among the top choices because it gave people both a vehicle and a place to stay while on the road. According to an RV Industry Association survey, RV shipments reached a four-decade high in July 2020, with over 43,000 vehicles cleared in sales.
The RV experience is easy to fall in love with. Depending on the model, you can get one with a multi-burner kitchen, a spacious bedroom, and cozy theater chairs for watching your favorite movies. Instead of waking up to heat water using a campfire, you can make coffee in the comfort of your RV kitchen and still enjoy nature’s view while staying inside your vehicle. The homey environment allows people to enjoy the outdoors more because it makes them feel more safe and comfortable, especially during the pandemic.
A Final Word on RVs and Outdoor Overnights
The growing demand for RVs shows that more and more people are learning about its benefits, either for camping or long road trips. By adding simple comforts such as a small kitchen, soft mattresses, electric outlets for devices, a bathroom and toilet, and even air-conditioning and Wi-Fi access, RVs have significantly improved the experience of staying outdoors. With an RV, you can get to anywhere you want and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while still staying safe and comfortable inside your vehicle.
If you need assistance with an RV rental and setup, don’t hesitate to contact Adventure in Camping. Adventure in Camping has been the top trailer rental and delivery service in the Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierras since 1959, and their years of involvement in the industry will assure you a fun and relaxing outdoor experience.
(Source: rismedia.com .)
