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5 Mistakes That Could Ruin Your First Family Camping Trip

If you get it right, a family camping trip could be the highlight of your year. But if you fail to prepare properly, it could quickly become nothing short of a nightmare.

Organizing your perfect camping adventure relies on various elements. In truth, avoiding the biggest and most common errors is the key to maintaining enjoyment. Take heed of the five tricks below, and you should be just fine.

Cooking while Camping

 

The Journey

The journey is an important part of any vacation, and can set the tone of your entire adventure. However, it seems to take on an even greater relevance when camping. Nothing is as frustrating as getting lost en route to your destination. Investing in a decent Sat Nav system should be considered a must.

 

You’ll also want to ensure that you’ve packed jump leads and other essentials for the car. Meanwhile, keeping the kids entertained with an in-vehicle DVD player could be one of the smartest decisions you’ll make. Otherwise, you could be opening yourself up to hours of “are we there yet?”.

Camping in a TentSleeping Arrangements

A peaceful night’s sleep is crucial at all times. However, camping against the elements can be hard enough at the best of times. If you feel tired and groggy, those challenges are going to become too much to handle. In turn, it could ruin your adventure completely.

Quality air mattresses don’t need to cost a lot of money. Meanwhile, sleeping bags will ensure that you stay warm too. Just remember to let the tent air.

 

Safety

No matter what type of holiday you take, safety is a priority at all times. This is particularly true when the kids are involved. Packing a suitable first aid kit is essential. Likewise, choosing the best led flashlight for your camping adventure should rank highly on your to-do list.

Taking a smartphone and portable charger will provide you extra security too. Just remember to research the useful local number prior to arrival. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Even a minor episode could potentially ruin the vacation. Don’t let this become an issue.

 

Activities

Camping is a wonderful activity. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than spending a day in the great outdoors and tucking into some wonderful BBQ food. However, it’s also an opportunity to explore new areas. Knowing what activities are available should play a huge role in choosing your destination, and you should be prepared for them too.

If you’re going for a hike, you’ll need the right footwear. However, there could be wildlife parks and other fun adventures waiting to be enjoyed. Ultimately, a little preparation will go a long way to making it the best camping trip ever.

Camping

Cleanliness

Last but not least, you need to think about cleanliness. Camping can be very dirty, so you should always pack extra water and disposable cleaning items. Not only will it make you feel more comfortable, but it’ll help prevent catching illnesses.

Nobody wants to be on ill on holiday, especially with kids. Once again, it’s a simple task. But it really will make a huge difference to your adventure.

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About Shanna

Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, middle-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

She is also an avid cook and enjoys sharing recipes and entertaining. Shanna plans educational events and field trips for her daughter and shares her experiences so other families can plan their own adventures.

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