| Retired people around the country use camping as | | | | pack heavy for travel, but light for hiking. It is |
| a popular form of entertainment in the twilight of | | | | important to pack a light load, because carrying |
| their lives. After a lifetime spent slaving away at a | | | | too much heavy equipment can be detrimental to |
| job, it is important to enjoy one's golden years | | | | their health. |
| and see all the sights someone has probably only | | | | For many retired people, traveling to and camping |
| read about in magazines or seen on TV. | | | | should be done in a RV. Think of it this way, a |
| However, due to their age, retired people must | | | | retired couple can travel to all the spots they |
| take extra precautions on trips. | | | | want to see in the comfort of their own mobile |
| Older people who are beginning campers should | | | | home. They can keep all necessary foods for |
| always try to camp in well populated camp sites. | | | | their diets and can have any special needs items |
| This is so that in case of emergencies, people are | | | | close by. The RV can help shield the elderly from |
| close by to help out and solve problems. Camping | | | | the harshness of the elements while still providing |
| can be a dangerous undertaking. The elderly are | | | | a pleasurable camping experience. |
| not as capable to deal with fending off wildlife as | | | | People, who are retired have as much a right |
| younger people. For this reason, retired people | | | | enjoy camping as anyone else and maybe even |
| should try to stay with the pack. | | | | more so. Seeing the beauty that is America in the |
| An elderly person who wants to go camping must | | | | twilight of one's life is the goal of many citizens |
| also make sure that they are well supplied with all | | | | after they retire. However, older campers should |
| items needed for survival. Besides the obvious | | | | not overly exert themselves, always stay with |
| medicines and foods they eat, they should always | | | | the group, and if at all possible, camp in an RV. |