Exactly, it's not about judging people, it's about appreciating that people are different and tend to go to certain places and like certain things. Some people seem to have taken offence to this assertion but we do as humans, there is nothing at all wrong with that, denying it is silly. We do tend to fall into broad catagories - be it glamping, or traditional family, adventure sports, young party groups, or many others or something in between. And different people have different needs, tastes and tents. Thats not judgemental, its just reality. For example, the real 'hidden gem' type sites that don't advertise by much other than word of mouth and have very few facilities are going to see more adventurous and experienced types. People with teenagers will often (not always) like sites with entertainment and social activities, and take all the mod cons for them, rather than go some expensive Eco site miles from anywhere where you will more likely see all the tipis, and bell tents and yurts etc (not always, I'm generalising) Nothing wrong with either, again I'm just saying that in response to the original question at the start of the thread - it depends where you go. Some places you get a real mix and they are often great fun. I like quiet remote sites without a 'clubhouse' in site, but I have close friends that hate the idea if being more than a stones throw from a Spar and night club. We are all different thank god :)
What about those that have teenagers and like to take all the mod cons to a nice secluded hidden gem? There'll always be a challenge to any stereotype!
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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 29/5/2013
What about those that have teenagers and like to take all the mod cons to a nice secluded hidden gem? There'll always be a challenge to any stereotype!
Absolutely, I agree completely! As I said, I was just generalising and everyone is different. I have a young family but we never go to 'family' sites. I hope people see what I'm clumsily trying to say in the sprit its meant. We all have different values.
I must confess that although I have started one or two threads I have completely forgotten how you start one. Having said this I wonder if you will allow me to explore an idea about normal camping. I think of the time when as an eight year old cub I spent a very wet week on a Welsh hillside, we cooked our food over fires and the only way of leaving the camp site was on foot. We must have been transported there but how different from arriving in an air conditioned car full of gadgetry, pitching a very comfortable tent and then cooking food with gas appliances. When we started camping two years ago I wondered how far we would venture into a really alternative experience and leave normal life behind us. As has been suggested there are many different types of camp sites and one of the joys of camping is searching for the ones that really excite. However, there is still this niggling idea of going further away from every day living and still enjoying a great holiday. At seventy six am I prepared to explore the back packing threads and indulge in a bit of wild camping and would my wife come with me? The alternative is staying clioser to a normal existence but enjoying the fresh air and some wonderful views.
Quote: Originally posted by Nedra1 on 30/5/2013
'Normal camper' is probably an oxymoron. However, of you are not a 'normal camper' does that make you abnormal?
speaking personally --- Of Course I'm quite happy to be abnormal - or to put it another way, unique
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Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 27/5/2013
They were nearly all tunnel tents and apart from from ours all polyester, and not an inflatable in sight !!
Since we bought our airbeam inflatable in 2011 we have never been on a campsite with another inflatable tent - we get the onlookers staring at us whilst we put the tent up, then they come and want to see it, and then when we leave they all want to see it go down again!
This BH weekend we spent at our favourite site - family site with EHU on all 75 pitches, and the tents were totally random, a complete mix of tunnel and quite alot of the pod style tents as well, mostly polyester, and pretty much all 6+ person in size. Lots of gazebos - which by the way I like on a site like this - that encourages groups of familes, its nice to see a good social going on.
I've never camped with another bell tent in this country - there was a tipi once, but I mostly camp in France cos I'm a big wuss about being cold at night.
Once when I was pitching next to an older french couple the man starting hummming a big top" circus song!
However, if you want to go to bell tent city, stay at Huttopia in Rille - there were five of us there one week. And we all had the same tarp. And we all seemd to have some sort of furry rug... And cushions... And yup, we were all British.
I love Huttopia for tent porn - lots of lovely Dutch tents. We had a karsten next to us one year, I was very impressed. I'd love one of them.
------------- June: Waxham Sands, Horsey
School camp out, Whitwell
July: Pinewoods, Wells Next The Sea
August: Waxham Sands, Horsey
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Are we normal campers??
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I'm quite happy to be abnormal - or to put it another way, unique 
