Camping has once again become a great American pastime for a great deal of individuals. It is a cheap activity that almost anyone can afford, even in the midst of this recession. There are a variety of ways in which one can camp. A person can choose a popup camper shell, motor home, trailer, or tent. A popup camper shell is the easiest and most affordable option for the thrifty camper.



A popup camper shell is a good option for a camper if a regular popup camper or motor home is too big for them. A popup camper shell sits nicely on top of a truck bed. These are ideal for the person who is on a tight budget but owns a pickup truck. Plans to build a popup camper shell are available online, or can be purchased.



A popup camper shell is much more affordable than a regular popup camper. It does not trail behind a truck, and simply sits on the truck bed. There are expandable versions of popup camper shells available, or campers can purchases freestanding versions. If you remove the window in the cab of your truck, you can crawl directly from your truck into the popup camper shell. The blueprints for the popup camper shell can be found on many websites.

A tent can take a great deal of time to set up, which is one reason a popup camper shell is better than a tent. A tent poses a very large chance of blowing down in strong winds, or leaking in heavy rains. Protection from the weather is something that is a must when camping, and a popup camper shell can give you protection that a tent cannot.

A popup camper shell can be very inexpensive and you can even build one on your own. The option of a motor home can be very expensive, often costing more money than an actual house. Motor homes are very convenient. A camper can live and drive all in the same vehicle. Aside from the initial cost of purchasing a motor home, the owner must find storage for the vehicle when camping is not in season. The cost of gas for such a large vehicle can also be demanding on the pocket. There is also the great amount of upkeep that a motor home demands. Unless you have a great deal of extra money, a popup camper shell is a better option than a motor home for you.