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Camping

A tent, a campfire, a sky full of stars: camping brings people back to the essentials. A weekend outdoors binds any group together.

Back to the essentials

A tent, a campfire, a sky full of stars: camping brings people back to the essentials. Without the comforts of home, but in the middle of nature, your sense of what actually matters shifts – a warm fire, good food, good conversation. That slowing down does you good and creates a particular closeness that rarely arises in everyday life.

A weekend that binds people

Camping together means sharing everything: pitching the tent, cooking, sitting by the fire, coping with the weather. Those shared small challenges bring a group together quickly and lastingly. You see each other differently from everyday life, muck in together and laugh at the mishaps – a camping weekend often stays in the memory longer than many an elaborate holiday.

Well prepared, free of worry

With the right equipment, camping becomes a pleasure rather than a trial. A weatherproof tent, a good sleeping mat and a sleeping bag suited to the night-time temperatures are the basis for proper rest. Add a simple way to cook, a head torch and weather-appropriate clothing. Cover those basics and you can give your full attention to being outdoors.

A first time without an equipment battle

Starting out needs no full kit: tents, sleeping mats and bags can be borrowed – from outdoor shops, rental platforms or simply your circle of friends. The first attempt works best at a campsite nearby: sanitary facilities, a short way home, and if something is missing, a shop is not far. After two weekends you know whether camping suits you – then buy deliberately. In the reverse order, expensive kit piles up in the basement.

Tips for getting started

A good sleeping mat matters more for sleep than the most expensive tent.
Choose the sleeping bag by the expected night-time temperatures – nights get colder than you think.
Pack a head torch for each person and weatherproof clothing.
Put the tent up once at home as a trial, before you have to do it in the dark on site.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important camping kit for beginners?

A weatherproof tent, a good sleeping mat and a sleeping bag suited to the season. Those three decide more than anything else about rest and comfort.

Does camping work for a group?

Very well. Pitching, cooking and sitting by the fire together binds people. A camping weekend is one of the most intense things a group can do.

Is wild camping allowed in Germany?

Generally not – pitching a tent outside designated sites is prohibited in most federal states. Trekking sites and simple nature campsites are the legal alternative with almost the same feeling.

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