Experts Tips For Family Camping
Family camping trips are a great way to leave behind the monotonous life and spend some quality time with the kids. But an unprepared camping trip can make you frustrated and ruin the whole holiday; therefore, we have a short guideline for you to make the journey memorable.
Choosing the right campground
A right camping ground can solve half of the problems, but many campers make the mistake of planning a family camping trip to harsh areas. Be wary of post-covid car sickness as it may spoil your trip before it even begins. A suitable camping ground for family trips is the one with basic amenities. As you can find everything online, and most campgrounds are located inside the state parks, so it is better to visit their website and go through the details, it will help you to plan your meals and activities accordingly.
Buy the Right tent
A tent is the most crucial part of a camping trip, choose the wrong tent and see everyone disappointed with you, so take your time on deciding the right tent. Choose a tent which is according to the size of your family, weatherproof, easy to pitch and fully loaded. A suitable tent for a family of 4 or 6 is a Core 9 person Instant Cabin Tent.
Practice at home
Tents can be complicated to assemble and waste your precious time which will lead to frustration and a dull camping trip. To avoid that, get to know your tent at home, assemble and pitch the tent. If you find it cumbersome to pitch a tent, then buy a pop-tent for the trip.
Plus, check the waterproof capability of the tent by showering water on it.
Check the Weather
As you are camping with family, your responsibility increases as you have to take care of the kids, and if it rains, then it will only add more misery to your trip. Therefore, check the weather forecast to avoid storms and rains.
Pack Everything in Waterproof Bins
Camping trips are full of uncertainties, and that’s what we like about them, but that doesn’t mean you go unprepared. Make a checklist for the trip, and pack everything in waterproof bins as the rainwater may seep in and ruin the items. Take waterproof bags or containers with you to store food; this practice can save you from attracting wild animals and food-borne illness. Also, keep raw food and cooked meals separate as it can cause the food to contaminate.
Plan Camping Activities
Plan camping activities beforehand, as it will allow you to prepare yourself accordingly. It will save you time. Also, it is difficult to make the right decision at 11th hour.
Take extra layers and dry socks for the kids
Nights can get cold unexpectedly, and the children may soak their socks, so it is better to take extra layers and socks. Your tent also needs a tarp beneath it; the tarp will save the tent from wear and tear and insulate it by acting as a barrier between the ground and tent.
First Aid Kit
Take the following items in the First Aid Box:
Band-Aids/ Plasters
Sterilizes
Safety pins
Medicine of Motion Sickness
Antihistamines
Anti-diarrhoea medicines
Scissors
Thermometer
Skin Rash cream
Spray to relieve insects’ bites and stings
Eye Wash and Eye Bath
Conclusion
Plan ahead of the trip and double-check the checklist. Moreover, involve every member of the family in the preparation phase to make the family camping trip memorable and successful