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The camping industry had a good 2020. The spread of COVID-19 and resulting lockdown measures heavily disrupted international travel, while people sought to spend more time in the great outdoors. In a survey conducted last May, the North American Camping Report revealed that 46% of people in America thought camping was the safest way to travel during the pandemic, while a “staycation boom” in the UK saw camping sites record their busiest ever days over the course of the summer.
While vaccine rollout is proving successful and restrictions are being eased, international travel is unlikely to return to its pre-pandemic levels by Summer 2021 and, so far, camping’s popularity is set to continue. According to one report, campsites across the UK have reported a 500% increase year on year. To get ahead of the curve, here are 10 essentials to elevate your campground set up.