Over the years, we have seen several changes in camping accommodations. All it used to take was a truck and a bedroll and you were ready to camp. RVs now allow you to camp with all the conveniences of home. But there are still numerous areas for camping that require you to have extensive gear for the more courageous campers.

When was the last time you went camping? Most people haven't camped since they were very young, when they went with scouting troops. Most of us would never exercise on our own, so it was good to take part in hiking and survival activities. Sleeping bags and tents were once referred to as camping equipment. But that doesn't even get close to what is considered modern day camping equipment now.

Do you have a kid that goes camping with a scout troop or something similar? If you don't, then you may not realize just how much everything has changed. These days, camping means going to a campground in an RV. No longer does camping entail having to pitch the tent, unroll the sleeping bags, and get a campfire going. These days, you just have to hook up for power and water and let the fun begin.

The word camper now usually refers to the sleeping accommodations you have at the campground, instead of the person going camping. Increased technology has even found its way into basic camping gear. If you camp with an RV, you may have some restrictions in where you can go. It is common for RV parks to require reservations instead of admitting those who just show up.

It may be the case that the elderly do not know why it could even be considered camping. Camping used to mean dealing with mosquitoes while huddling up inside a tent. It meant getting into your sleeping bag for a good night's rest, knowing that there will be an early sunrise. Of course, don't forget those rainy days spent with only the damp tent as protection. There were always wild animals to see up close and personal, but now it is possible that the modern RV ?parking-lots? do not have any wildlife at all.