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what about the freedom of getting up when you want without worrying about missing a hotel breakfast?  the freedom of eating outdoors? ... at a time you choose.....the freedom of letting the kids run around and play?.......

I could go on (I usually do) but I would be late for work....basically camping gives you the freedom of doing what you want, when you want to.

.....and yes, it is adviseable to book even if it is only on the morning of your departure.

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Brainhertz (clique of 1)

If you want to be able to go off at short notice on friday night, keep it nice and simple equipment-wise, and keep all your stuff permanently in boxes/bags (eg one for cooking stuff, one for sleeping stuff etc).  that way you can quickly chuck it in your car and you won't waste an hour hunting stuff down.

And if you want REAL freedom (and you don't mind roughing it) - wild camping's the only way!

Quote: Originally posted by mdskids on 22/5/2007

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And if you want REAL freedom (and you don't mind roughing it) - wild camping's the only way!

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That's when you upset the wife, right? 

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Brainhertz (clique of 1)
there's someone in my head but it's not me

The only time I booked when camping in a tent was during bank holiday periods. I usually decided which campsite I wanted to go to the day before, then just went. If you get there early (about midday) then you can normally rely on there being a space. I am able to go Friday morning though...might be more difficult on a Friday night.

I only once found that there were no pitches at my chosen site so I just drove around until I found another site which had one...and that was during a holiday weekend, hence the reason I started booking.

Quote: Originally posted by Brainhertz on 22/5/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by mdskids on 22/5/2007

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And if you want REAL freedom (and you don't mind roughing it) - wild camping's the only way!

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That's when you upset the wife, right? 

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Booking is the easiest part of camping. You also have to be very organised. But once you become organised, it's straightforward.

Camping is extremely relaxing and, once you have the equipment, very cheap.  I started camping last year and have so far been 4 times with my gf.  We love it because it gives us the benefits of a holiday at a cheap cost.  And, because camping means we're sleeping in a field we have the fresh air.

Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 23/5/2007

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Hi Bob.
We just phone the night before and ask how busy they are,
Then if you really want that site you can then book.
Regards.
Rex

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I do that now I have a caravan, Rex. Only because it would be a nuisance searching round for a site with a caravan in tow. I've also stopped going on Bank Holidays...just too busy even if you can get a pitch.

Some sites won't take bookings just for a weekend, even if you phone up the evening before...it's first come first served...which means getting there early if you can. 

we dont quite rough it but i do like sitting outside the tent about 7.30 am kettle whistling on the stove reading the paper usually have about 5 cups of coffee before the wife and kids stir,then the rashers and bread come out

fresh air fresh coffee and bacon butties  can't beat it

Before children arrived we only ever booked (or tried to) for a bank holiday weekend.  We used to just turn up any other time.  However we tended to go to the same sites so got to know what time of day to arrive etc.

As for freedom, its wonderful!  To do whatever you want whenever you want to.  Then the children come along

Lucy