CAMPING

Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from

home in a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically
participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more
natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be
regarded as "camping" a minimum of one night is spent outdoors,
distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-
term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four
seasons.
SUPPLIES SHOULD I BRING CAMPING
Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag or camping blanket will keep you warm while you’re
sleeping out in the elements, and they’ll cushion your body a little bit too.
Most campers elect to bring a sleeping pad too, but this is not absolutely
necessary, particularly if you are the type that can sleep anywhere.

Water Bottle
Decades ago, camping books would list a canteen among the items every
camper must bring, but in the 21st century, campers have a number of
better options. Canteens make water taste kind of funky and they have
narrow mouths, which limits their flexibility. You can’t, for example, cook
soup in them very easily.

Flashlight
Every camper should have a flashlight on his or her person. Flashlights
are not only imperative for safety reasons, but they’re also good for your
sanity – sharing a flashlight is no fun at all. Try to select a small,
lightweight flashlight that has an easy-to-activate switch, fits comfortably
in your hand and pumps out plenty of lumens.

Multitool
A good multitool is one of the most important things in any camper’s
pack. They are the Swiss army knives of modern outdoor enthusiasts.
Multitools give you a way to carry several different tools in one
convenient and relatively light package.

Survival Kit
A small survival kit should be one of the first things every camper packs
before a trip. It should contain the essential items you’d need to survive,
should a worst-case scenario unfold during your trip. Some campers
prefer to purchase commercially assembled survival kits while others
prefer to create their own custom survival kit themselves. Either
approach is fine, as long as you are sure to include everything you need.

Tent
Tents are shared by two campers, but large tents can accommodate up to
5 or 6 people. This means that you’ll have to adjust the number of tents
in your group to match your space needs.

Water Purifier
You should never drink untreated water while camping, as even the
purest of mountain streams can carry a variety of nasty pathogens. Just a
sip from the wrong creek could ruin your trip and have you heading to
the emergency room. There are a variety of ways to treat water, but most
campers will find that a water purifier is the most convenient and
effective solution.
Camp Stove
You can cook on an open fire, but this is usually a lot more trouble than
it’s worth. Additionally, campfires are prohibited in many locations,
particularly west of the Rockies, where wildfires are a perpetual threat.
This means that you’ll want to bring along a camp stove whenever you
go camping.

First Aid Kit

While some campers will choose to include a few basic first-aid supplies
in their survival kit, every camping party should have a well-stocked
first-aid kit.

Mess Kit
Every camping party needs a mess kit so that you can prepare, cook and
serve food. A typical kit would be comprised of two sets of minimal
flatware, a couple of pots or pans, two cups and two plates. However,
there are plenty of variations on the theme and plenty of options in the
marketplace. Mess kits aren’t really life-or-death equipment, so you can
pack like a minimalist or a gourmet chef, depending on your desires.

Map
If your camping party is to have any chance of reaching its intended
destination, you’ll need a good map to help you get there. A good map is
even useful when you are hiking along well-marked trails, as it will allow
you to determine how far you’ve traveled (and more importantly, how
much farther you’ll have to travel to reach the campsite).

Use of Camping
Camping is a highly personal experience, and every outdoor adventurer
brings to it his or her own strengths, weaknesses, needs and desires. This
means that you will probably want to bring along a different set of items
than your buddy when heading out on your next trip. For example, you
may want to bring along your camera, while your companion would
prefer to bring a book. But your equipment list won’t differ entirely from
that of your partners — there are a half-dozen or so things that every
camper will need to bring. There are also a few items that are necessary
for the group but needn’t be carried by every individual member of the
party.
History
The history of recreational camping is often traced back to Thomas
Hiram Holding, a British travelling tailor, but it was actually first
popularised in the UK on the river Thames. By the 1880s large numbers
of visitors took part in the pastime, which was connected to the late
Victorian craze for pleasure boating. The early camping equipment was
very heavy, so it was convenient to transport it by boat or to use craft
that converted into tents. Although Thomas Hiram Holding is often seen
as the father of modern camping in the UK, he was responsible for
popularising a different type of camping in the early twentieth century.
He experienced the activity in the wild from his youth, when he had
spent much time with his parents traveling across the American prairies.
Later he embarked on a cycling and camping tour with some friends
across Ireland. His book on his Ireland experience, Cycle and Camp in
Connemara led to the formation of the first camping group in 1901, the
Association of Cycle Campers, later to become the Camping and
Caravanning Club. He wrote The Campers Handbook in 1908, so that he
could share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors with the world.

Possibly the first commercial camping ground in the world was

Cunningham’s camp, near Douglas, Isle of Man, which opened in 1894. In
1906 the Association of Cycle Campers opened its first own camping site,
in Weybridge. By that time the organization had several hundred
members. In 1910 the Association was merged into the National
Camping Club. Although WW1 was responsible for a certain hiatus in
camping activity, the association received a new lease of life after the
war when Sir Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the Boy Scouts
movement) became its president.

In the US, camping may be traced to William Henry Harrison Murray

1869 publication of Camp-Life in the Adirondacks resulting in a flood of
visitors to the Adirondacks that summer.

The International Federation of Camping Clubs (Federation

Internationale de Camping et de Caravanning) was founded in 1932 with
national clubs from all over the world affiliating with it. By the 1960s
camping had become an established family holiday standard and today
camp sites are ubiquitous across Europe and North America.
 Group V
JEREMI CABALBAG
STEPHEN TABUYO
JETHRO BONGGA
YEAN ESCOBAR
JHON MICHAEL LAZARTE
CHRISTIAN JAY BARBOSA
REGOR FRANCISCO
GABRIEL CAHIGAS