What exactly is camping, (numero kolme ;)

I am a Boy Scout, and I LOVE to camp! It is fun, exciting and adventurous. But what is it exactly? At what point are you being "too much of a city slick" I know of a few people who would argue that unless you reached your campsite by foot or horse, you are not truly camping, whereas some people argue that driving a motorcoach and parking it in a rustic locale constitutes perfectly acceptable camping. Some even believe that staying in a summer-cottage, providing certain conditions are met, is also camping. So no I give my say on the subject, in a three-part series. Two days ago were the rules of camping, today are the camping DQ's, and the third day will deal with Trailers, RV's and Summer-cottage.


One must first note two things about these disciplines. They are not in themselves, "Camping" per se, however they do endorse and often times resemble a camping or at least a rustic experience. However, there are some things that must be avoided at all costs when using a trailer.

This first instance looks reasonably acceptable:

However, upon closer inspection:



Satellite TV!!!! ARE YOU FOR REAL????

















Though  the attempt was noble, a TV that gets more channels in the woods than I get at home is simply absurd. COME ON PEOPLE!

As far as a summer-cottage is concerned it does not count as camping, however they are totally cool and if you or someone you know owns one please do not hesitate to invite me along!