The Association Of Lightweight Campers

The Section:

• for campers who like the quiet life.
• for those who camp in small tents.
• for campers of all ages, singles, couples or families.
• open to all club members.
• for "green" campers.

The section offers:

• Camping meets throughout the year for lightweight campers on both local and national level.
• No restriction on your method of travel. Walkers, cyclists, motor cyclists and car drivers are all equally welcome. Come on a horse or in a canoe if you please.
• Lightweight area set aside at national and other events arranged by other groups within the parent club.
• "Special Permission" sites whose owners allow camping by groupsof the ALC by special prior arrangement.
• Up to date information and advice on all aspects of lightweight equipment, it's choice, care and use, and information on future developments.
• Advice and contacts for membersplanning tours abroad, with possible exclusive use of sites, based on members' experience.
• "Watch-dog" action on possible restrictionsto the freedom to camp the way members prefer, and making the views of lightweight campers known to and through the parent club.
• Regular contact with and through the quarterly BULLETIN which is posted to all members.

Lightweight camps organised by the Association have toilet facilities for those unable to carry their own. Campers comply with the general rules of the parent Club and members come and go as they wish, providing and using their own tents, equipment food, etc. Some special events include a "supper" or some other special feature and although some activities may be planned, members are free to do as they wish. Advanced booking is not normally necessary.
The Association encourages special areas at major Club events so that campers in small tents may pitch together and enjoy participation in comfort and safety without feeling overwealmed by larger units.