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Camping for Newbies: Camping Basics
If you are new to camping, it might feel super overwhelming (and expensive!) to start thinking about everything you need for a successful camping trip. You might have no idea where to start. Fret not. I’ve compiled a list of must-haves and a few nice-to-haves for newbies to camping so that you can get started. Please note, technically you don’t NEED anything to camp–just pull up, sleep in the vehicle and rough it. But these items will make for a more family-friendly camping experience. And, if you need ideas for some easy camping meals, I have you covered. Check out these easy dishes for camping and these fun camping desserts…
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Rainy Day Camping Hacks for Families: How to Stay Dry, Happy & Sane
Let’s be real—rain and camping don’t exactly sound like a dream combo, especially when you’ve got little ones in tow. But here’s the good news: with a little prep and the right gear, camping in the rain can still be a fun, cozy, and even memorable family adventure. We’ve done some summertime mountain camping where it’s clear and sunny one minute, and the next minute the clouds are coming in for a torrential downpour. While it’s not usually ideal, it does always add a bit of excitement to the day. Last time we were camping in June Lake, we had about two hours of solid rain that came out of…
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Family Camping Gear Recommendations
If you are just starting off to camping, the list of what you need to get started can be really pricey and overwhelming at first. I always recommend to start off with the basics (check out my blog post Getting Started: Camping Basics), and then you can upgrade your family camping gear over time. Christmas and birthdays are great times to ask for nice camping equipment as gifts. Or you can shop Black Friday deals and Amazon Prime Day deals as well, and just upgrade a little at a time. These recommendations are not for new campers–meaning, don’t feel like you need to start off with cream of the crop…
