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Top 8 Family Camping Essentials You Can’t Forget
Essential Gear for Family Camping There’s something special about family camping trips. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows under the stars, waking up to mountain views, or spending the day exploring trails and lakes, camping creates the kind of memories kids remember for years. But I know so many people who are afraid to try it out. They say they don’t even know where to begin. So I went ahead and created a list of the family camping essentials that are most important for a successful camping trip. I know firsthand that packing for a family camping trip can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re bringing kids along. It feels like there’s so…
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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…
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Types of Tents for Camping: How to Choose a Family Tent
Call me a nerd, but I love walking campgrounds and checking out everybody’s camping gear. There are so many different tent types out there. And seeing them set up and arranged on a campsite is better than seeing them in pictures on Amazon or in a box at the store. Some people have the fanciest tent arrangements, and others are simply sleeping in a hammock in a tree. I love the variety and getting inspired by people’s camp setups. When it comes to buying a tent, there are many different types of tents you can choose from. Like most things, you’ll need to consider how you are going to use…
