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10 Reasons To Go Camping This Year

Reset your body clock

Have trouble sleeping? With our busy and hectic modern lives, it can be difficult not to not only get the right amount of sleep, but to maintain a healthy sleep schedule too. You may be surprised however, of the positive benefits a few nights under the stars can offer. This is because natural light plays a big part in the way our body clock works. We recommend ditching the electronics for one waking up with the sunrise and winding down to the sunset for just one weekend this year, and seeing if your quality of sleep improves. Take a look at this article to find out more about the effects of artificial light on sleep.

Reconnect With Nature

Ah, the great outdoors. Nature is a beautiful and wonderful thing but we often don’t take the time to appreciate even just a little of what it has to offer us. Studies show that those who spend more time outdoors are less likely to develop certain mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Time outdoors is also shown to improve concentration and mental sharpness, as well as a boat load of other mental and physical benefits.

Enjoy an Inexpensive Break

Camping is an ideal holiday for those who may be short on cash or time. A simple weekend away could recharge your batteries and give you just the boost you need for your return to work. There’s no need to travel far to enjoy a camping trip, nor is there the need to fork out a lot of cash.

Teach Children Something New

If you have children or grandchildren, why not introduce them to the wonders of the great outdoors? There’s certainly a lot to see and do on a typical nature trail in the UK. Help your young one to identify plant life and insects. Let them collect some of their own ‘treasures’ such as pinecones, sticks and rocks. You may find you learn something yourself too.

Enjoy a Social Gathering

If you seem to constantly find your schedule conflicting with that of friends and family, pencil in just a few nights to enjoy some quality time together. Whether you’re due a romantic date with a partner, a good catch up with friends or some good quality family time let camping be the way to rekindle those relationships, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Enjoy Solitude

Yes, catching up with friends and family is great, but perhaps you fancy some me time? Camping is ideal for basking in some quality alone time too. If you enjoy your alone time but just don’t get enough of it, take a camping trip just once this year, and recharge.

Enjoy a Holiday With Pets

Most campsites will allow pet owners to bring along their beloved furry friends. Dogs make excellent camping companions and will certainly appreciate an abundance of extra walks and outdoor time. If you aren’t able to take as many holidays or trips away as you’d like because you find it hard finding someone to take care of your pet during, bringing your pet camping with you may be the ideal solution for getting that break you so deserve.

Explore New Places

If you want to see more of your country but can’t seem to find the time, or simply don’t have the budget, camping is the way to go! Once you have your equipment sorted, camping can be virtually free, and the best thing about it is you don’t need to book a whole week off work to see some fantastic new places: some of the best camping trips can be enjoyed during one weekend.

Time Away From Technology

We all rely on modern electronics in one way or another, some of us more than others, but the effects of our beloved handheld devices, our laptops and computers can be equally as negative as they are helpful and entertaining once they become overused. Social media has recently sparked concern amongst psychologists who consider it’s effects to be particularly harmful on mental wellbeing. Do yourself a favour, take a camping trip and leave your Smartphone at home.

Get Active

While a camping trip can be the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, it can also be a great way to get some exercise too. If you can’t find the time to exercise day to day, there’s no reason you can’t fit a little in on holiday.

Have we inspired you to take a trip? Visit the pages below to find a selection of towbars, roof bars, roof boxes and camping trailers, to make your trip even easier.

Towbars

Camping Trailers

Roof Bars

Roof Boxes