Camping is becoming increasingly popular with Australians, who see enjoying the great outdoors as an escape from the pressures of modern life.
My personal choice would be a massage and 24-hour room service, but new research commissioned by ArcMate reveals two in five (44%) Australians go camping to feel calmer and more balanced, while over a third (36%) use it to switch off from screens, notifications, and the constant demands of work and family life.
Over half of those surveyed (55%) camp to spend meaningful time with loved ones, and two thirds (65%) head outdoors simply to reconnect with nature.
In today’s fast-paced world, where long work hours, school runs, endless digital alerts, and jam-packed schedules leave little room for genuine connection - camping trips are seen as more than recreation; they’re regarded by some as a lifeline.
I tend to think more about the potential for cold, wet and windy weather, forgotten gear, or complicated tent setups and cooking without a modern oven.
Married couple Cassandra and Michael Kirkland, co-founders of ArcMate, believe camping is the ultimate mental reset for Aussie families.
“After weeks of school runs, screens, and to-do lists, our family feels lighter when we get out under the sky and around a campfire,” says Cassandra. “When we stop chasing signals and emails, conversations happen, and we all show up in a different, more present way.”
Yet despite the mental health and family benefits, camping isn’t as always smooth sailing. The new data also unveils that bad weather has put off over two thirds (38%) of Aussies from camping again, with over a quarter (28%) recalling being too cold to leave the tent, and over one in 10 (13%) reporting gear failure.
These friction points can make the difference between a restorative trip and a frustrating one.
“After countless family camping trips across Australia, there was just one thing that made the experience more stressful than it needed to be - the packing and unpacking of all our camping gear!" says Cassandra.
"In our early camping days, a single snagged zip or a stove that wouldn’t light could steal our joy. Over time, we realised that the gear we use must be simplified so nothing steals the focus from family time.
“One night we got to camp late after sitting in traffic leaving the city for the peace of the countryside. It wasn’t until we’d finished setting up that we realised we’d left the gas bottle at home! We had our fire pit, but no cooking plate, so we had to improvise. Let’s just say our good cooking pans didn’t survive!
“When you’ve got so much gear to remember, it’s easy to forget something. We’ve designed our ArcMate gear with this in mind, taking the pressure off those moments. Having a 2-in-1 firepit and BBQ that’s safe, portable, and easy to use, means families can connect around the fire without the stress."
So keeping things simple can improve a camping experience.
“Our goal is for the gear to fade into the background, so families aren’t wrestling with setups or spare parts. You should be able to arrive, spark a fire, cook a meal, and feel ready for stillness," says Michael.
“The ArcPit is not only easy to use but also convenient and practical to store. As the lightest portable fire pit on the market and one of the few that requires no assembly, the fire pit was born to make camping simpler and more enjoyable.”
See https://arcmate.com.au/
“Our goal is for the gear to fade into the background, so families aren’t wrestling with setups or spare parts. You should be able to arrive, spark a fire, cook a meal, and feel ready for stillness," says Michael.
“The ArcPit is not only easy to use but also convenient and practical to store. As the lightest portable fire pit on the market and one of the few that requires no assembly, the fire pit was born to make camping simpler and more enjoyable.”
See https://arcmate.com.au/
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