Camping

Camping is an outdoor activity in which people stay temporarily away from permanent accommodation, often in tents, vehicles, or simple shelters.

Tent: A portable shelter made from fabric or other flexible material stretched over a frame or secured to the ground. Tents provide portable sleeping shelter at many campsites.
Backpacking: A form of hiking in which travelers carry their equipment and supplies in backpacks, often staying overnight outdoors. Backpacking combines camping with travel on foot and carried supplies.
Weather forecasting: The use of observations and models to estimate future atmospheric conditions. Forecasts help campers prepare for rain, wind, heat, or cold.
Outdoor education: Learning activities that use outdoor environments as settings or resources for education. Camping can support skills and learning through direct experience outdoors.
Sleeping bag: An insulated covering designed to keep a person warm while sleeping outdoors or in unheated spaces. Its insulation helps campers retain body heat through the night.
Car camping: Camping at a site accessible by car, with equipment transported in or on the vehicle. Vehicle access allows campers to bring heavier gear and supplies.
Hypothermia: A dangerous condition in which the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, lowering core temperature. Wet clothing, wind, and cold can make overnight exposure hazardous.
National park: A protected area established to conserve natural or cultural features and often provide public access. Park rules and conservation goals shape where and how camping occurs.
Sleeping pad: A portable layer of foam or inflatable material placed beneath a sleeper for insulation and cushioning. It reduces heat loss to the ground beneath a sleeping bag.
RV camping: Camping in a recreational vehicle equipped for travel and temporary living. An RV provides built-in shelter and amenities at a campsite.

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