[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] On the first day of Go Caf, which is a camping, outdoor, and leisure-sports focused exhibition, it was crowded with campers. Go Caf is called a pilgrimage for both beginner and experienced campers, and there were 42677 visitors during Go Caf last year.

The exhibition this year, which is held at "Gyounggi Goyang Kintex 2nd exhibition 7th hall and 8th hall" between 7th and 9th, is considered as the largest camping scale along with participants from 180 domestic and overseas manufacturers and distribution businesses. Here you can find basic items, including tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, as well as camping items for various needs and purposes, including pet camping, home appliances, and food. This is the place where you can check out camping trends during the second half of the year.

The reporter visited the exhibition at 12 noon on the 7th. The front area of the hall was crowded with campers getting entrance tickets. The exhibition hall was so packed with family, single, and couple campers that I could hardly step on the ground.

As soon as I entered the hall, I was caught by a tent, one of the must-have camping items. Major brands, including Kazmi, Camvil, Paseco, Camvillage, Hanscamping, Faslow, Lugbox, Ggubus, presented new releases of tents, sleeping bags, and lantern products during the exhibition. Tents in various sizes, from a large tent, which reminds us of a hotel room, to a small tent, caught the hearts of campers. Children who came out with their parents had so much fun jumping and rolling on the bed in the tents.

The newest lanterns, which might bring a cozy camping mood, were displayed for sale next to the tent booth. Also, there were various sleeping bags and bed products that might attract campers. Campers checked out beds while lying and sitting in bed.

Camping chairs were popular amongst campers. Some campers who were exhausted from walking took a rest on the camping chairs presented by each brand.

Participating brands exhibited the newest camping cars and caravans, starting from luxury camping cars worth 100 million won to compact sized camping cars, which might have won over campers. The most expensive caravan, which contained a restroom and shower facility, cost over 50 million won, yet many lined up for consulting at the booth. There were caravans of various sizes, from compact to full sizes.

Many came to look over camping appliances. In particular, LG StandbymeGo, which is rarely found due to its popularity (often out of stock), got a lot of attention. Many campers were busy looking through camping appliances, including electric heaters and camping refrigerators, which are the essential winter camping items, to complete stylish and comfortable camping.

One of the joys that is found in the exhibition is the event. Some brand-boothes hosted giveaway events, which campers loved so much to line up for participation.

Mr.A (Seoul, salary man on his 30th), whom I met at the event hall, said, "I enjoy camping, so I came out to visit Go Caf on the first day. I purchased things I needed here. Time flies when I am in Go Caf."

Mr.B (Seoul, salary man in his 40s) said, "My children love camping so we often go camping. We came to visit Go Caf as we discovered that Go caf is a good place to get plenty of information about camping and camping products. My children enjoy this place so much. I feel like we are already camping."

Kim Myojeong, the manager of Messeesang, said regarding this, "Go Caf is a camping and outdoor exhibition which is favoured by many campers and beginner campers. The event this year was held on a historical max scale, including LG electronics, Kazmi, ZedKorea, Coody, D.O.G, Almacen, Urbanrush, Hellos, Allright Bro, Campingcarmaster, Campingfirst. During the event you can discover the second half camping trend along with F/W release products while looking over the MZ targeted camping style. You probably can get the best deal for the latest releases at the Go Caf."