Gramping remember to pack the grandparents for your camping trip!

Camping doesn’t just require a sleeping bag, a tent and a portable stove these days.

The latest must-have accessory for the great outdoors is a grandparent!

Just as campsite breaks were reinvigorated by “Glamping” glamorous camping a new craze is seeing three generations go on holiday together.

The practice has even garnered its own nickname, “Gramping”.

The Gramping Association, which originated in Australia, encourages mum and dad to take their parents with them on camping holidays, along with children.

The movement aims to bring generations closer together, helps older people get out more and saves costs on holidays.

Australian travel chief Stuart Lamont says Gramping brings many benefits to families.

“Gramping is a fantastic trend, bringing together three generations of family in the great outdoors,” he said.

“Multi-generational camping is a great way for kids and grandparents to spend quality time together and is a very cost-effective holiday too,” he said.

The practice started with “Grampouts” in 2010, where the younger generation were encouraged to go camping with their older relatives.

Kay Wright is a grandparent from Australia.

“It’s so hard to keep kids amused these days, but gramping really gave us the chance to be active together and connect one-on-one with our grandchildren,” she said.

Surveys show the trend is taking off in the UK, with a third of grandparents taking their children away on holiday, which helps save on expensive childcare costs.

It’s especially handy for parents during the school holidays.

A survey by the Camping and Caravanning Club reveal 59% of people believe children should spend more time outdoors.

Grandparents taking part in a gramping trip are encouraged to use their experience in order to entertain the younger generation.

Singing campfire songs, roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories are all essentials, as are sausages on a stick and potatoes baked in the fire.