Young people in love with romance of camping

Young couples are choosing camping as the new romantic getaway, according to a new survey.

More than two-thirds of people said their “perfect” camping trip would be one just with their partner or spouse.

The survey revealed that more than half of all young people aged 18 to 24 (52%) and more than two thirds of 25 to 34-year-olds (40%) chose camping specifically because it was romantic. Only those over 55 considered it a turn off.

The findings emerged in a poll of 2,000 people by outdoor equipment retailer Go Outdoors.

It found that camping remains as popular as ever with more than three quarters of those asked still regularly opting for a holiday under the canvas at least once a year.

Fresh air, a love of the wilderness and living close to nature were cited as the main reasons for its continuing popularity.

The poll also found that more than a quarter of men aged between 45 and 54 (27%) preferred to head off camping with their dog as their sole companion, opting to leave the children, friends and extended family at home.

The survey also showed that men were far more likely to pitch the tent (70%) than women but that women turned them into a home – with 80% arranging the inside and 65% doing the cooking.

Apart from its value for money, the survey revealed that most people thought the best thing about a camping holiday was getting out into the fresh air (60%) and exploring nature (55%).

Chris Matthews, CEO of Go Outdoors, said: “Our increasingly sanitized and convenient lives means that more and more people are enjoying going back to nature when it comes to their holidays.

“Getting back to basics with the person you love has never been so popular. What could be more romantic than eating in the glow of a wood fire, staring at the stars together or cosying up under canvas.”
 
 

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