How forest camping differs from other kinds of camping

Source:  Helium.com

One of the largest ways forest camping differs from other kinds of camping is that many of the amenities offered with other types of camping are unavailable in the forest. Forest camping is a far cry from the campground on the edge of town, or even your favorite campground nestled away in one of the many provincial or national parks that can be found in North America. Other differences that must also be taken into consideration before heading into the woods should include the safety and comfort for yourself and the group and how you plan to eat throughout your trip.

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Amenities

Most likely, your forest camping site will not offer electricity for your laptop, your hair dryer, or your coffee maker, as some more civilized campgrounds might have. You will, most likely, not find a tap with running water, or fresh drinking water, or a sink to do dishes in, or a washroom with a hot shower, sink, or running toilet, all which most of North America is used to having at the simple flick of a switch. You may happen across an outhouse close to your forest campsite which, most likely, does not have toilet paper and if it does you probably do not want to use it!

Safety and comfort

Another way forest camping differs from other camping is safety. Camping in the forest is not like a trip to your favorite serviced campground with security, maybe some fencing, and enough of a general presence to keep away the likes of night critters from your campsite and food stocks. Preparations need to be taking to ensure your camping group in safe throughout their trip, whether it be from the animals that call the forest home, to many environmental factors that can come into play during a forest camping trip.

Environmental factors such as the weather are also another way this type of camping differs from others. In the occurrence of severe weather, the forest offers protection in only the trees and rocks, whereas other camping spots usually offer some type of building or protection from the weather. It is important that all campers go into the forest with proper camping gear, protective clothing, warm layers, and enough clean drinking water, food, and supplies to last them at least a few extra days, just in case...

Source: Helium.com