If you've always wanted to take up camping as a hobby but have been dissuaded by the large purchase price of most campers, then a pop-up camper may be the perfect choice for you. Pop-up campers are towed by your car like other campers, but the exterior is pitched like a tent when you arrive at your campsite. When not in use, you remove the support rods holding the exterior in place in order to collapse it.

This design allows pop-up campers to maximize available interior space while keeping the overall weight of the camper low, and they feature all the same comfort features of larger campers. To learn three reasons why you should purchase a pop-up camper to break into the world of solo camping, read on.

1. They're Less Expensive Than Full-Size Campers

The biggest reason that pop-up campers are the perfect choice for people who want to get into solo camping is that they're less expensive and easier to maintain—pop-up campers have less moving parts compared to full-size campers or RVs, which means that there is a lesser chance that components will break and require repair.

In addition, pop-up campers can be towed by most vehicles. When you're buying a full-size camper, it's likely that you'll need to purchase a truck in order to tow it. They require a fairly large towing capacity due to their weight. You most likely won't have to purchase an additional vehicle in order to tow a pop-up camper, which further decreases the initial cost to start camping.

2. They're Easier to Drive to Remote Camping Spots

Due to their low weight, pop-up campers are much easier to maneuver while you're towing them. If you want to camp in a remote area, you may need to drive down narrow dirt roads. Full-size campers and RVs are often too large to fit on these roads, which means these campsites are only accessible to people with pop-up campers or who aren't bringing a camper at all. If you want to have the maximum range of potential campsites available to you, you'd be best served by purchasing a pop-up camper.

3. They Still Feature All the Amenities You Need for Comfort

Despite their small size, the space in a pop-up camper is used very efficiently. High-end models have bathrooms, air conditioning, and propane stoves. Some models also have a fiberglass shell instead of canvas for the exterior, which helps keep you protected from severe storms while you're inside the camper. A pop-up camper adds significant comfort to your camping experience compared to sleeping in a tent, which helps make your camping trip more enjoyable. They are also quite spacious for one person.

If you're thinking of picking up solo camping as a hobby, or you're looking for a new camper for sale, contact a local dealer.