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Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 18/6/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by girlwomble on 18/6/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 18/6/2010

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As I have said before, each to their own.

Most of us will continue to go camping the way we see fit, regardless what other people think.

When I look at some people's tent set up, I thought I was roughing it compared to theirs.

I do not believe there is a right or wrong way to go about camping, as each person is different and has different needs and baseline comfort level.

Providing we enjoy ourselves whatever our set up, that's what matters!

So, chill, people!

DK

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Exactly. Each to their own. Everyone has a different style of camping and many people have several different set ups. What's to be gained from bickering over the best way to do it? Do what feels right for you.

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Maybe because a huge glamping set-up can intrude on the small basic camper next door?  It could also be argued that someone who NEEDS to take a TV, laptop or hair straighteners isn't that well suited to life in a field?

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I've followed this thread with great interest, but from reading all the posts it is glaringly obvious that none of the 'real campers' have been disrespected for their choice, yet some (and it is only some) of them have a problem with those of us who choose to use EHU, for whatever reason. 

This is MY holiday, if I choose to take my hair straighteners and laptop to make it more comfortable and enjoyable for me and my family, then surely that is my perrogative, it does not encroach on the enjoyment of my neighbours, who to be honest are usually also using EHU because of the set up of most campsites.

If camping for you is being in the middle of a field with a standpipe and nothing else then that's fine, I don't have a problem with that, if you want to take a 42" TV (although a bit extreme!!) then that too is your choice along as you use headphones at night I don't have a problem, because it's your holiday.  The thing I do have a problem with is kids that aren't occupied and are left to run riot on a campsite finding things to do or people to annoy, especially at night - I would find this far more annoying than a TV on low volume in the next tent.

I just don't understand why we can't agree to disagree.

Wow. I can't believe the responeses to the question I posted. 

We usually have EHU mainly for the fridge (my daughter is diabetic and needs her insulin keeping cold and I hate warm milk) and dare I say kettle, and mini dvd player for my two young daughters to watch if the weather is bad and sometimes in an evening, may I say not with the volume on  high!

So I was thinking what the alternatives were........

We enjoy the family time we have when camping, playing card games, board games etc with the kids, chatting and so on, which you just don't seem to do at home!

Last year we camped in August when it rained heavily, got extremely muddy and bogged down but instead of packing up and going home like a lot of other campers did, we stuck it out and had a lot of fun, a real memorable holiday! Even though we had to throw the tent away afterwards!

As I said in my first posting, we have only been camping three times, and wondered what it would be like to go without electric hook up.

Many thanks to all replies, it makes for interesting reading.

I started camping in a £20 2 man tent from aldi. Me, hubby,and the dog, an air bed , a torch and a coleman dual fuel stove. I am pretty sure that was about it. Oh and we drove around in our 2CV stopping where we pleased!

 My camping has changed a lot over the years for a variety of reasons and I am staggered at the judgemental tone of several posters on this topic. There is an assumption that those who use EHU want a 'home from home' experience, how facile, there could be a million reasons. One poster even asserted that those of us who choose EHU are lazy which seems incredibly ignorant to me.

 I had even started to type a paragraph justifying my choice of EHU then. None of us has to justify ourselves to any of the others. On site we have to have respect and consideration for others, whatever their camping choice. I watch my dvds and play on my playstation (yes, i take that as well as laptop, fridge, heater, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, mobile phone, nintendo DS and an ipod/dock!) with headphones so i do not disturb anyone else. My 'gear' never expands beyond the confines of the pitch. So surely it's my business? My choice? I am very glad that other people make different choices about all manner of things. I like diversity and surely camping is a broad enough church for us all to do it how we please and be pleasant to one another about it?

 As we 2cv-ers say 'see you in a field somewhere'!

Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 19/6/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 18/6/2010

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Likewise it is equally irritating for those who do not use EHU to put out blanket statements to say camping with EHU is not camping!

DK

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I agree, I haven't been back over the thread but I think it's highly unlikely that either Merry, Val or I have said this.

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I think it's deeply unlikely I've ever said this considering I do take EHU at least half of my camping time. And said this up front. Gawdsakes I even bought a SIG tent and a fan heater last year. Not actually used them yet but still......

yayayayaayayayay! i luuurve a good barney!!

but i think that most people are actually saying that as long as it doesnt effect them, then...it doesnt effect them, wether you do or dont use EHU!!!!