Going Camping in 1950s America
Camping in 1950s America was a popular recreational activity, especially among families. Here are some interesting facts about it:
- The 1950s saw a boom in camping equipment sales, as families started to embrace the great outdoors as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
- Tent camping was the most popular form of camping in the 1950s, with canvas tents and sleeping bags being the most common equipment.
- RV camping was also starting to become popular in the 1950s, with the advent of the first motorized RVs.
- Many of the popular camping spots in the 1950s were national parks, such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon.
- Campers in the 1950s often cooked their meals over an open fire or on a camp stove, using cast iron skillets and pots.
- Flashlights and lanterns were essential equipment for camping in the 1950s, as many campsites did not have electricity.
- Campers in the 1950s often played board games, read books, or engaged in other activities around the campfire in the evenings.
- Mosquito nets were commonly used by campers in the 1950s to keep bugs away while they slept.
- The Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA were popular organizations for children who wanted to learn camping and other outdoor skills.
- In the 1950s, many families took extended camping trips, sometimes lasting several weeks or even months, as a way to explore the country and spend time together in nature.
July 16, 2022 @ 5:33 pm
If you had a Coleman stove and lantern you were well equipped. If you had a tent and or a station wagon you were above average on equipment. If you were really lucky you were able to book a shelter. It had 4′ tall sides, screens to to ceiling and running water-maybe out side, with a b-b-que pit!!!
July 16, 2022 @ 3:47 pm
Please notice there are no over weight people back then. I think we need to blame the snack food industry for our problem today. Back then the beverage of choice was water, coffee, tea, juice, milk and on a special occasion a soda. Maybe we should learn from our past. Loved the video. Thank you.
July 16, 2022 @ 7:54 pm
100% agreement,