Camping Vocabulary Quiz
12 questions on camping terms: tent, campfire, sleeping bag, backpack and the outdoors. B1–B2 level.
Camping Vocabulary — FAQ
A tent is a portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles and held down with pegs and ropes. Campers use tents to sleep in and to protect themselves from rain, wind and insects while staying outdoors.
A campfire is a small, controlled fire built outdoors, usually within a ring of stones. Campers use it for warmth, light, cooking and as a place to gather. It should always be put out completely before leaving.
A sleeping bag is a warm, padded bag that you climb inside to sleep when camping. It traps body heat to keep you warm at night and rolls up small so it is easy to carry. Bags are rated for different temperatures.
A backpack is a large bag worn on the back to carry camping gear such as clothes, food, a tent and a sleeping bag. A good backpack spreads the weight across the shoulders and hips so it is comfortable on long walks.
Tent pegs, also called stakes, are short metal or plastic pins pushed into the ground to hold a tent and its guy ropes in place. They stop the tent from blowing away and keep its shape taut in wind.
A camping stove is a small, portable cooker, often fuelled by gas or liquid fuel, used to heat food and boil water outdoors. It is safer and more controllable than cooking directly over a campfire.
A sleeping mat is a thin, padded layer placed under a sleeping bag. It cushions the body against hard or uneven ground and, just as importantly, insulates you from the cold ground so you stay warmer at night.
To pitch a tent means to set it up: laying it out, raising the poles, securing the pegs and tightening the ropes. Choosing flat, dry ground and pitching the tent correctly help it stay stable in bad weather.
A campsite is an area set aside for camping, often with marked pitches and facilities such as toilets, water taps and washing areas. Staying at an organised campsite is usually safer and more comfortable than camping in the wild.
Hiking is the activity of taking long walks, especially in the countryside, hills or mountains, often as part of a camping trip. Hikers usually wear sturdy boots and carry water, a map and supplies for the route.